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Maryland man convicted for sexual crimes on Baltimore cruise ship

A federal jury has convicted Jalen Thomas Kelley, a 22-year-old from Abingdon, Maryland, of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and assault within the territorial jurisdiction.


Five men sentenced in South Carolina for fentanyl trafficking and gun crimes

Five men from the Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and related gun crimes.


Former defense official sentenced for role in multi-state dogfighting ring

Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., a former Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.


Fresno man pleads guilty to Fullerton carjacking incident

A Fresno man has admitted guilt to a federal charge related to a carjacking incident in Fullerton last year.


Jessamine County man sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Nicholasville, Kentucky man, Billy Wilkins, aged 44, received a 30-year prison sentence on Wednesday.


U.S.-Kuwait strategic dialogue emphasizes defense ties and regional cooperation

The United States and Kuwait recently concluded the sixth round of their Strategic Dialogue, held virtually from December 9 to 11.


DeLand felon receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession

Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Loveking Kitching, a 22-year-old from DeLand, to three years and five months in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Fort Pierce men sentenced for cocaine trafficking and illegal firearms possession

Two men from Fort Pierce were sentenced to prison on December 4 by Senior U.S. District Judge Donald L. Graham for gun and drug charges.


Consent decree targets NYC landlords over hazardous living conditions

The United States has reached a consent decree with Lilmor Management LLC, Morris Lieberman, and related entities to address lead paint hazards and improve housing conditions in over 2,500 apartments.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

Leo Tate, a 31-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession; faces up to 15 years

Jacksonville, Florida – Loranzia Outin, III has pleaded guilty to possessing two firearms as a convicted felon.


North Carolina man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Capitol breach

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Civil society groups welcome UN's Global Digital Compact with reservations

On December 12, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined Access Now, Article 19, Derechos Digitales, and other civil society organizations in expressing their support for the United Nations Global Digital Compact (GDC).


U.S. Attorney warns public about holiday cyberscams targeting consumers

The U.S. Attorney's Office has issued a warning to consumers about the potential rise in cyberscams during the holiday season, urging vigilance against cybercriminals who target online shoppers, particularly older adults.


Federal charges filed against four men after electronics heist in Chicago

Four men have been charged with federal robbery and firearm offenses related to a heist of electronics equipment in Chicago.


Gang member sentenced to life imprisonment for fatal shooting

A member of the Gardena 13 street gang, Justin Arteaga, was sentenced to life in federal prison for the murder of a 29-year-old man in November 2020.


Japan and U.S. officials discuss CBRN defense strategies

Mr. Ueda Koji, Deputy Director General of the Defense Policy Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Defense, and Mr. Richard Johnson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, convened in...


Netflix's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" boosts Colombian economy by over $225 billion

The release of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" has made a significant economic impact on Colombia, contributing over 225 billion Colombian pesos to the country's economy.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession in drug trafficking case

Joshua Williams, a 21-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Afghan man sentenced for narco-terrorism linked to Taliban

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Anne Milgram, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced that Haji Abdul Satar Abdul Manaf has been sentenced to 30 years...