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Yakuza leader pleads guilty in Manhattan court over serious trafficking charges

Takeshi Ebisawa, a leader within the Japanese Yakuza, has pled guilty in a Manhattan federal court to charges involving nuclear materials trafficking, narcotics, and weapons offenses.


Trader charged with stealing trade secrets from global trading firm

Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, have announced the unsealing of an indictment against Cheuk Fung Richard Ho.


Older Americans embrace tech for aging at home amid cost concerns

Older Americans are showing an increasing interest in using technology to support aging at home, according to new research by AARP and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).


Union City man receives over eight-year sentence for firearm possession

A federal judge has sentenced Michael Eaton, 41, from Union City, Tennessee to 105 months in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.


Georgia man receives 17-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Georgia resident, Gordon Johnson, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for narcotics and money laundering violations.


Schenectady man pleads guilty to meth distribution

Patrick Tucker, a 28-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing methamphetamine.


U.S. Customs appreciates law enforcement efforts ahead of appreciation day

Ahead of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acknowledges the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across federal, state, and local levels.


Apple details its longstanding commitment to protecting user privacy with Siri

At Apple, the commitment to user privacy is a core aspect of product and feature development.


Philadelphia man receives nearly four-year sentence for firearm offenses

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the sentencing of Kyle Teat, a 34-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Montana woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl

Ayana R. Bacon, a 25-year-old from Box Elder, Montana, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Montgomery man convicted for illegal firearm possession linked to child's injury

On January 7, 2025, a federal jury found Grenden James Jordan, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, guilty of illegally possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction.


Biden announces new benefits expansion for veterans affected by toxic exposures

As a nation, there is no more sacred obligation than properly preparing those we send into harm’s way and taking care of them and their families when they come home.


Sacramento man receives 14-year sentence for meth trafficking

Anthony Coates, a 29-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for methamphetamine distribution.


North Carolina man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol breach case

A North Carolina man has admitted to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.


Federal licensee sentenced for firearm trafficking conspiracy

A federal firearms licensee, Cory Daigle, was sentenced in Boston's federal court for his involvement in a conspiracy to illegally traffic and straw purchase firearms. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin sentenced Daigle, 30, from Revere, to...


Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine

Devin I. Cresce, a 28-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.


Latimer County man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

A resident of Latimer County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Continental Cement settles Clean Air Act allegations with EPA

Hannibal, Missouri's Continental Cement Company LLC has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.


Dulce man charged with assault after hospitalization of victim

A Dulce resident is facing federal charges following an alleged assault incident that left the victim with serious injuries.


Marion man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor

A Marion man, Cory Gall, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor.