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West Los Angeles man sentenced for exploiting children through Snapchat

A West Los Angeles man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for using social media apps like Snapchat to entice children into creating sexually explicit videos.


Mission man sentenced to over six years for assault with axe

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on...


Granite Recovery Centers founder indicted for alleged journalist harassment scheme

The founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers (GRC), Eric Spofford, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston.


SDTX charges over 200 with immigration-related offenses amid border security focus

A significant number of cases related to immigration and border security were filed from May 9-15, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into U.S

A Mexican national, Geraldo Maya-Gonzalez, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States.


North Dakota man sentenced for child enticement and sexual assault in Wisconsin

On May 15, 2025, Kelly J. Rosemore was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by life on supervised release.


Mobile medical diagnostics director charged in $70 million Medicare fraud

A director of operations and sales for a mobile medical diagnostics company in New York has been charged with conspiracy to provide kickbacks to doctors.


Donald J. Trump's recent posts highlight support for Senator Shelley Moore Capito

On May 16, 2025, Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social expressing support for Senator Shelley Moore Capito's work in West Virginia while sharing links to unspecified content.


Haitian gang leader convicted for role in kidnapping American missionaries

Joly Germine, a 32-year-old from Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, was found guilty by a federal jury in Washington D.C. for his involvement in the 2021 hostage-taking of 16 American citizens, including five children.


Two Marion men sentenced for drug and gun charges

In Florence, South Carolina, two men from Marion have received federal prison sentences for charges related to illegal firearms and narcotics.


Former San Diego surrogacy consultant sentenced for defrauding clients

Lillian Arielle Markowitz, the former owner of three surrogacy consulting businesses in San Diego, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.


Donald J. Trump's response to recent Supreme Court ruling on immigration

Former President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on May 16th to voice his discontent with a recent Supreme Court decision related to immigration enforcement.


Beaumont man sentenced for robbery after high-speed police chase

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for violent crime violations in the Eastern District of Texas.


Oswego County man pleads guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute

Tyler Hull, a 42-year-old resident of Fulton, New York, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 300 grams of a schedule I synthetic cathinone.


Stimson Center appoints Dr. Daniel Markey as senior fellow

The Stimson Center has announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Markey as a Senior Fellow with its South Asia and China programs. Dr. Markey is recognized for his expertise in China-South Asia relations, U.S. foreign policy in the region, and great...


Erin Morris appointed as new head of USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the appointment of Erin Morris as the new Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).


Bowling Green man sentenced for federal crimes involving odometer tampering

A Bowling Green man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution for his involvement in odometer tampering.


Gang members indicted on multiple charges including murder and drug trafficking

An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia, charging 30 individuals, identified as members and associates of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang, with various crimes.


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the U.S. after prior deportations

A Mexican national residing unlawfully in Las Vegas appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges related to his illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.


Five Hondurans charged with illegal re-entry into US after prior deportations

Five individuals from Honduras have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana, on charges related to illegal re-entry into the United States after deportation.