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KeyBank settles $7.7 million claim over fraudulent PPP loan forgiveness

KeyBank National Association, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has agreed to pay $7.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting forgiveness requests for fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


Mobile office manager sentenced for embezzling over $1.8 million from employer

A former office manager in Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison after being convicted of stealing more than $1.8 million from her employer over a ten-year period.


Justice Department sues SeaWorld owner over disability access policy at theme parks

The Justice Department has sued United Parks & Resorts Inc., which owns SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks, over an alleged ban on wheeled walkers for disabled guests. Officials say this policy violates federal disability law and seek changes plus compensation for affected individuals.


Albuquerque man sentenced for social media threats against President-Elect Trump

An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to about 10 months in federal prison after making violent threats against President-Elect Donald Trump through social media posts in early January 2025.


Illinois man pleads guilty to assault at Gateway Arch National Park

An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to charges related to an assault that occurred on the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis.


Philippine national sentenced in Saipan federal court for immigration fraud

A Philippine national residing illegally in Saipan has been sentenced for immigration fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.


No Kid Hungry Virginia director: Amazon home deliveries bridge 'critical gap between children and nutritious meals’

Sarah Steely, director of No Kid Hungry Virginia, said that Amazon's free home delivery service assists in reaching more children in rural counties with meals during the summer months when school is not in session.


Middle District of Florida marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month with new initiatives

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (USAO-MDFL) has announced its participation in National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining efforts with the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) to combat...


North Carolina man receives maximum sentence for sending antisemitic threats to Georgia officials

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to the maximum five years in federal prison for sending antisemitic threats to Georgia’s only Jewish State House Representative and a Macon rabbi.


Amazon renews food access initiative through 2028 after delivering 60 million free meals, aligning with restored federal food efforts

Amazon announced in a news release that it has delivered more than 60 million free meals from food banks to families across the United States and United Kingdom.


Political commentator Mannarino on lawsuit abuse: ‘Predatory litigation costs American families $4,200 a year’

Joey Mannarino, a political commentator, has expressed concerns over predatory litigation funding, which he claims is leading to hidden costs for families and small businesses.


Waymo’s D.C. expansion faces parental concern after school-bus probe

Waymo is under a preliminary investigation involving 2,000 of its self-driving vehicles.


Uber Senior Director on RICO Case Filing: 'That kind of legal abuse drives up prices'

Adam Blinick, Senior Director of U.S. & Canada Policy & Communications for Uber Technologies, Inc., said that Uber is pursuing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) cases to deter alleged fraud related to injury claims on its...


ASCE says Congress, led by Rep. Graves, drafting new transportation bill

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced that Congress, under the leadership of Representative Sam Graves and the House Transportation Committee, is in the process of drafting the next federal surface transportation...


APCIA supports new bill targeting frivolous lawsuits

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has announced its endorsement of the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R.5258).


Justice Department announces arrests after nationwide crackdown on child sex offenders

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated nationwide initiative targeting child sex predators.


American Society of Civil Engineers urges action on long-term transportation bill

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released recommendations for Congress regarding the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization.


CRS report outlines federal transit funding options as liability reforms shape transportation policy

EveryCRSReport has announced the release of a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report that outlines policy options for reauthorizing federal public transportation funding ahead of the 2026 deadline.


Jimmy Wayne Hammonds sentenced to prison for trafficking primates while on probation

Jimmy Wayne Hammonds has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wildlife trafficking while already on probation for similar offenses. Authorities say he attempted illegal sales using encrypted messaging apps and social media accounts tied to his exotic animal business.


Justice Department announces ADA settlement with American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois

The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois after investigating accessibility concerns under federal disability law. The museum will make multiple improvements following reported barriers affecting visitors with disabilities.