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New York man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation

A New York man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation charges.


Rep. Miller: 'Digital assets should be treated with the same level of clarity and consistency as traditional assets'

Congressman Max Miller has called for the repeal of crypto tax reporting rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.


Former financial advisor sentenced for defrauding elderly client

Ronald Diaz, a former financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash.


Florida man arrested for alleged role in elder fraud scheme

A man from the Miami area has been arrested in Florida for his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme targeting elderly victims.


Rapid City man convicted on child pornography charges

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the conviction of William Henry Riese, 34, from Rapid City, South Dakota.


Campbell County man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking attempt

A Newport, Kentucky man, Raymond Hammond Jr., aged 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Greece relations with Greek foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, where the strategic significance of the partnership between the United States and Greece was reaffirmed.


Houston man pleads guilty in $3 million romance scam targeting elderly

A Houston man, aged 47, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in a romance scheme that targeted citizens across the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Rubio and Lammy discuss global issues including Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on February 27.


Los Angeles woman sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

A Los Angeles woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans and attempting to secure nearly $1.3 million in pandemic-related tax credits, according to the Justice...


Navajo man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal shooting

A Navajo man has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of second-degree murder and firearms violations related to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2022.


Cartel leader linked to Southlake murder-for-hire extradited from Mexico

Among the 29 cartel leaders extradited from Mexico to the United States recently is Jose Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, known as "El Gato," according to Chad Meacham, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


Italian man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges in Miami

An Italian national residing in Miami has pleaded guilty to charges related to child exploitation.


Fort Myers man pleads guilty to armed robbery charges

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that Kevoun Najae Watts, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to charges related to armed robbery.


Global Coalition holds virtual meeting to discuss strategies against ISIS financing

The United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia recently held the 21st meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.


Tulsa man receives life sentence for murder conviction

A transient man, Cameron Lynn, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction for first-degree murder in Indian Country.


US official extends greetings for Tibetan New Year

I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year.


Orlando man faces charges in alleged child sextortion scheme

An Orlando man, Montrey Roseberry, aged 19, has been indicted on multiple charges related to a child sextortion scheme.


Four plead guilty in North Charleston public corruption case

Following the announcement of charges against eight individuals in a public corruption scheme, four have entered guilty pleas.


Chesapeake man pleads guilty to child coercion attempt

A Chesapeake man has entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a child.