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Davenport man sentenced to over 16 years for meth distribution

A Davenport resident has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Biden supports FTC move against hidden junk fees

President Joe Biden has issued a statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban hidden junk fees related to hotel bookings and event ticket purchases.


NFU president urges Congress to finalize farmer assistance package

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew has commented on the recently unveiled year-end government funding package.


Groundwork RI receives $500K grant for job training in brownfield cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Groundwork Rhode Island a $500,000 grant to support the recruitment, training, and placement of workers in community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites.


Billings man pleads guilty to possessing stolen firearm from police vehicles

A Billings resident, Jacob Charles Berger, has admitted to possessing a stolen firearm following a series of break-ins into police vehicles. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Berger, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge and now faces up to...


Jacksonville woman sentenced for role in armed drug trafficking operation

U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger has sentenced Yaquasia Delcarmen, a 28-year-old resident of Jacksonville, to eight years in federal prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana and commit money laundering.


FTC takes action against Grubhub over deceptive practices

Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois Attorney General.


Rutherfordton man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Kailyn Leroy Flack, a 29-year-old resident of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon.


Federal agencies address rising drone sightings across northeast U.S

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Department of Defense (DoD) have issued a joint statement regarding the ongoing response to reported drone sightings.


Wilmington man pleads guilty to kidnapping resulting in death

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Kimon Burton-Roberson has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping resulting in death.


DoD updates nuclear weapons systems program to tackle digital threats

The Department of Defense (DoD) has reissued DoD Instruction 3150.02, titled "DoD Nuclear Weapons Systems Surety Program."


Utah man sentenced for fraudulent collection of disability benefits

Robert Anthony Monsen, a 49-year-old resident of Herriman, Utah, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently collecting disability benefits over a span of more than 13 years.


Alleged leader faces federal charges for large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation

The alleged leader of a fentanyl pill trafficking operation appeared in federal court today.


Houston man sentenced for illegal firearm sales linked to Mexican drug cartels

A Cypress resident has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting illegal firearms trafficking.


Massachusetts contractor barred from employee retaliation after labor department lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against Evolution Group Inc., a Massachusetts-based construction contractor, and its owners, Junior Moreira de Lima and Vitor Moreira.


Augusta man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

An Augusta man has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Maryland men sentenced for role in elderly-targeted romance fraud scheme

On December 17, 2024, Chinedu Ikenna Nwafor from Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor to 25 months in federal prison for his involvement in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women.


FTC excludes restaurant fees from 'junk fees' regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to exclude restaurant fees from its proposed "junk fees" ban, marking a significant win for the restaurant industry.


Columbus man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm sales

Jamie L. Pannell, a 43-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, received a 78-month prison sentence for firearms offenses in U.S. District Court.


EPA highlights U.S. water affordability issues in new congressional report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report to Congress highlighting the challenges of water affordability faced by households and utilities across the United States.