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Kim Weinrich, a former payroll services director for Mustang Public Schools, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return.
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Justice Department proposes settlement with Greystar over rental market price coordination

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC.
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Baltimore man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl and cocaine distribution

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, followed by five years of supervised release.
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Southern District of Texas files nearly 300 border-related cases in early August

A total of 287 new cases related to immigration and border security offenses were filed in the Southern District of Texas during the first week of August, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
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Florida men plead guilty in plot involving smuggling migrants by boat

Two Miami residents have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle people into the United States by sea.
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Rapid City man sentenced for receiving firearm while under indictment

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of receiving a firearm while under indictment. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on August 7, 2025, according to an announcement from United...
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Mount Vernon man sentenced to over twelve years for drug trafficking

A Mount Vernon, Iowa man has been sentenced to over twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge.
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Virginia man sentenced to over fifteen years for sex tourism and child pornography

Randall Meck, a 52-year-old resident of Virginia, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for crimes related to child sexual exploitation.
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Middle school librarian charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A middle school librarian in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, was arrested on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to federal authorities.
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Allentown-area pharmacy settles federal false claims allegations for $825K

West End Services, Inc., an Allentown-area pharmacy, and its owner-pharmacist Christopher Leon have agreed to pay $825,000 to the federal government.
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Film accountant charged with embezzling over $1.9 million from indie productions

A federal grand jury has indicted Joshua Mandel, a 46-year-old film production accountant from Woodland Hills, alleging he embezzled more than $1.9 million from independent film productions that employed him.
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Woodruff man sentenced to over 10 years for drug trafficking conspiracy

Travis Legg, a 44-year-old resident of Woodruff, South Carolina, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.
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Mexican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry after multiple deportations

Elpidio Abelardo Perez-Perez has pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of illegal reentry by a removed alien, according to an announcement from John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney...
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District of Arizona files immigration-related charges against over 170 individuals during enforcement week

During the week of August 2 to August 8, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 172 individuals.
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Armed drug trafficker pleads guilty in Connecticut federal court

Christopher Purvis, 29, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Brandon woman receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A woman from Brandon, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area.
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Former state trooper sentenced for role in CDL test score falsification scheme

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a scheme to falsify Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test scores.
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Islesford man admits guilt in illegal straw purchase of handgun

An Islesford resident, William Heutz, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to providing false information to a federal firearms dealer.
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Four men charged with child exploitation after Sturgis Rally investigation

Four men from South Dakota have been arrested and federally charged following a multi-agency operation targeting child exploitation during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry after prior convictions

A Dominican national living in Worcester has been indicted on charges of illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
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