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Federal court sees arraignments on drug and sexual abuse charges

The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several arraignments before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments issued by the Grand Jury or criminal complaints.


Standing Rock man sentenced for fatal shooting in December 2023

A Standing Rock man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old mother of three.


Columbia County man receives 20-year sentence for distributing child sex abuse material

Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced William Ervin Daniels, a 45-year-old resident of Lake City, to 20 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Laredo CBP arrests man with felony warrant related to child indecency

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have apprehended a local man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged sex offense involving a child.


Houston operation leads to arrests for money laundering and drug trafficking

A major law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals for alleged money laundering and drug trafficking violations, as announced by acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Savage woman pleads guilty in $250 million child nutrition fraud scheme

A woman from Savage, Minnesota, has admitted guilt in a scheme that defrauded a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Las Vegas man sentenced for soliciting sexual photos from minor

A man from Las Vegas has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for soliciting sexually explicit photos from an eight-year-old girl.


Rubio discusses Houthi threat with Yemeni PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak, according to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


Interior Department restores historic names under executive order

In line with a recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior has initiated changes to restore historic names that honor American legacy.


Former contractor convicted for defrauding FEMA post-Hurricane Maria

Tiffany Brown, a former government contractor, was found guilty by a jury of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a Georgia-based litigation funding company.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Latvia ties with Latvian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


San Francisco tech company founder indicted for fraud schemes

A 25-count indictment was revealed today against Alexander Charles Beckman, the founder and former CEO of GameOn, Inc., and Valerie Lau Beckman, an attorney who worked on GameOn matters.


Federal grand jury indicts 12 in alleged multi-million dollar email scam

A federal grand jury in Columbia has returned a 12-count indictment against 12 individuals accused of conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.


Lawton man convicted for distributing fentanyl leading to fatality

A federal jury in Oklahoma City has found Breon Monte Bellamy, a 36-year-old resident of Lawton, Oklahoma, guilty of distributing fentanyl and engaging in a drug conspiracy.


Gang member pleads guilty to racketeering and drug trafficking charges

A Boston man has admitted to charges related to his involvement in a violent gang known as Cameron Street.


Trump criticizes FEMA's handling of disasters during visit to North Carolina

President Trump addressed the media after arriving at Asheville Regional Airport in Fletcher, North Carolina.


Fort Dodge man receives 16-year sentence for meth distribution

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


Tiffany Justice joins Heritage Foundation as visiting fellow

Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, has taken on a new role as a visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation.


Glen Burnie man sentenced over involvement in multi-state dogfighting conspiracy

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Mario Damon Flythe, 50, from Glen Burnie, Maryland, to six months in federal prison followed by six months of home detention.


Men sentenced for laundering $6 million from elder fraud scheme

Two men have been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for their involvement in laundering over $6 million from an elder fraud scheme.