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Pine Hill man sentenced for fatal stabbing at Shiprock gathering

A Pine Hill man has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe during a gathering in Shiprock, New Mexico, in 2023.


CFPB establishes federal oversight over Google's discontinued product

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken a significant step by issuing an order that establishes federal supervisory authority over Google.


Florida man sentenced for attempting to entice minor

United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Joseph Raymond Morin, a 51-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, to over 11 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.


Baltimore man receives 12-year sentence for carjacking police detective

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in an armed carjacking involving a Baltimore Police Department detective.


Charges announced against Hang Sun for illegal export scheme

A four-count indictment has been unsealed, charging Hang Sun, also known as Cody Sun, with conspiracy, wire fraud, smuggling, and a violation of the Arms Export Control Act.


Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with healthcare services provider

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with HCSG East LLC and its parent company, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG), based in Pennsylvania.


Eastern District employees receive EOUSA Director's Award

Seven Assistant United States Attorneys, a Public Affairs Officer, a Victim Witness Specialist, and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District of New York have been honored with the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA)...


Carson woman and South L.A. man convicted for series of armed robberies

A woman from Carson and a man from South Los Angeles have been found guilty of participating in armed robberies targeting local businesses last year.


Taiwan strengthens defense strategy with whole-of-society resilience initiative

Taiwan is advancing its defense strategy with the establishment of a Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, announced by President Lai Ching-te in June.


Former CEO sentenced for fraud at Grand Rapids investment firm

Gifford “Chip” Cummings, Jr., former CEO of a Grand Rapids investment firm, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison.


Former navy sailor pleads guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material

A former U.S. Navy sailor, Gabriel Benjamin Hester, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Chinese national faces charges over alleged export scheme involving defense data

A four-count indictment was unsealed today, charging Hang Sun, also known as Cody Sun, with several offenses including conspiracy, wire fraud, smuggling, and violating the Arms Export Control Act.


Dayton man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges

A Dayton man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges related to methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking.


Two men receive sentences for trafficking fentanyl from California to Idaho

Andrew George Haney, 41, from Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in trafficking fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentences.


Three plead guilty in Monongalia County drug trafficking case

Three individuals have admitted to their involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed significant quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine in North Central West Virginia.


Honduran national indicted for alleged misuse of social security number

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Francis Osorio Canales, a 44-year-old Honduran national, for allegedly misusing a social security number to gain employment.


Stephanie Sutton travels to Thailand and Hawaii for diplomatic mission

Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Stephanie Sutton is set to travel to Bangkok, Thailand, and Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 6 to 14.


CBP hosts women's job fair in San Diego as part of diversity initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a CBP Women’s Application Workshop and Job Fair on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in San Diego, California.


Oldsmar man pleads guilty to charges involving AI-generated child abuse materials

Justin Ryan Culmo, a 40-year-old resident of Oldsmar, Florida, has entered a guilty plea to several serious charges related to child sexual abuse material.


Heritage Foundation supports Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC Chair

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its approval of Paul Atkins' nomination as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the forthcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.