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Albany man sentenced for firearm possession while serving life term for murder

Willie Green, a 42-year-old resident of Albany, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession.


Blanchard woman sentenced for fraudulent PPP loan application

Sheri Lynn Vickery, a 40-year-old resident of Blanchard, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $727,300 in restitution.


Venezuelan national indicted on federal firearms charges in Ohio

A federal grand jury in Toledo, Ohio, has indicted Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan national residing in Perrysburg, Ohio.


Minnesota man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for failing to register as a sex offender, followed by five years of supervised release.


Rapid City man receives eight-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man for voluntary manslaughter. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Luke Standing Bear, 19, to eight years in federal prison on June 18, 2025.


Boston gang member sentenced for drug conspiracies

A Boston gang member has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for drug conspiracy charges.


Treasury targets Mexican banks over alleged fentanyl-linked money laundering

The United States Department of the Treasury, through its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), has issued orders targeting three Mexican financial institutions for their roles in money laundering linked to opioid trafficking.


Senate Commerce Committee advances FAA nominee and five bills

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took significant actions by approving five bills and the nomination of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.


FTC announces agenda for gender-affirming care workshop

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the agenda for its upcoming workshop on July 9, 2025, which will focus on "The Dangers of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors."


Former TD Bank employee pleads guilty to bribery scheme involving fraudulent accounts

A former employee of TD Bank, N.A. in Florida has admitted to accepting bribes for fraudulently opening over 100 bank accounts.


Utah businessman receives prison sentence for defrauding COVID-19 relief program

A Utah businessman, Marcelo Federico Torre, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $628,307 through a COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.


Greenville man sentenced for Ponzi scheme involving over $8 million in restitution

A Greenville man, Willard Timothy Sutton, was sentenced to 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release for mail fraud related to a multi-year investment fraud scheme.


NAR partners with HP for exclusive member discounts

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced a new partnership with HP, integrating the technology company's products into the NAR REALTOR Benefits program.


Boozman releases updated agriculture budget reconciliation text

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has released an updated text for the committee’s budget reconciliation package.


Senator Moran addresses crisis line mismanagement in Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, conducted a hearing to address mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Crisis Line (VCL).


Columbia man convicted for firearm possession as repeat felony offender

A federal jury in Columbia has found Yashawnus Leekean Patterson, 44, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Warwick man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills disguised as Percocet

A Warwick man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills disguised as Percocet.


Leaders oppose Republican bill affecting food assistance

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Blunt Rochester, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Andy Beshear, Maura Healey, and Matt Meyer, addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of a Republican bill on food assistance programs.


Sicklerville man sentenced for conspiring to defraud IRS

A man from Sicklerville, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS.


Former bookkeeper charged with access device fraud in New Orleans

A former bookkeeper from New Orleans has been charged with access device fraud, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.