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Waterbury man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

Robert Amatruda, a 41-year-old from Waterbury, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for cocaine trafficking.


Cantwell criticizes relocation of NSF employees amid luxury renovations

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her criticism regarding the Trump Administration's decision to relocate over 1,800 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from their headquarters.


Senate HELP Committee advances eight Trump education and labor nominees

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance eight nominees from President Trump's administration.


North Stonington woman sentenced for trafficking crystal meth

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Jill Mulligan, a 45-year-old resident of North Stonington.


Marrero woman pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud

Linda Triggs, a 73-year-old resident of Marrero, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).


Former police officer sentenced for child pornography possession

Samuel Joseph Weimer, a former police officer from Show Low, Arizona, was sentenced to 42 months in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.


Fuel truck supplier sentenced for bid rigging involving wildfire contracts

The owner of a fuel truck supply company, Kris Bird, has been sentenced to three months in prison and fined $24,000 for his involvement in bid rigging, market allocation, and wire fraud conspiracies.


South Korean woman pleads guilty to illegal re-entry charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Youngshin Nam, also known as Yejin Nam, a 41-year-old South Korean citizen, pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


Federal immigration officer arrested on bribery charges

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest of Amara Dukuly, a 43-year-old immigration officer from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.


Danbury man indicted for meth trafficking; faces up to 40 years if convicted

Federal authorities have announced the indictment of Brandt Mendelson, a 30-year-old resident of Danbury, Connecticut.


Settlement reached over allegations involving veterans affairs payments

Federal authorities have reached a $75,000 settlement with two Milwaukee-area attorneys, Alex Eichhorn and Scott Wade, the law firm Tabak Law LLC, and workers’ compensation insurance claims adjuster Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The settlement...


Scammers impersonate U.S. Attorney's Office, demand money via app

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri has issued a warning about scammers impersonating their officials.


Corona man sentenced for tax fraud involving Stan Lee memorabilia

A Riverside County man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for tax fraud related to the sale of Stan Lee memorabilia.


Mexican national sentenced for laundering millions linked to cartel

A Mexican national has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering scheme connected to drug trafficking.


Waynesboro man sentenced for string of armed robberies across Southern Georgia

A Waynesboro resident has been sentenced to federal prison for a series of commercial armed robberies across several counties in Georgia.


Man sentenced for drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

Jonathan Ponce has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, as well as international money laundering.


Subcommittee investigates drone incursions at U.S. military bases

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons, along with Republican members of the panel, are investigating the federal government's approach to drone incursions at U.S. military bases and sensitive sites.


Sun Prairie man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced the sentencing of Javaris Nunn, a 33-year-old resident of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Mexican national, Jose Mendoza-Zarrate, has been indicted on charges of unlawful reentry into the United States after deportation.


Kansas man indicted for alleged assault on Tribal land

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted a Kansas resident, Wesley Reel Bennett, on charges of assaulting an individual on Tribal land.