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Alvin man sentenced to 25 years for possession and distribution of CSAM

A resident of Alvin, Texas, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the distribution and possession of child sexual assault material. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of Robert Earl Cochran Jr., who pleaded...


FTC issues refunds over deceptive ads by Career Step targeting servicemembers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers and their spouses, who were misled by Career Step's deceptive advertising practices.


Eastern District collects over $879 million in FY 2024 legal actions

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has reported that the Eastern District of Louisiana collected a total of $879,562,972.18 in civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


OPINION: Censorship, Fear, and Faith - Why Trump Was Right About China

Freedom is fragile. It does not disappear overnight but is eroded piece by piece, through intimidation, censorship, and fear.


ICE arrests Indian national linked to transnational crime in California

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Gurdev Singh, a 23-year-old Indian national, in French Camp, California on March 12.


National Farmers Union concludes convention with new policy priorities

The National Farmers Union (NFU) recently concluded its 123rd Anniversary Convention in Oklahoma City.


Nashville man faces new charges while out on bond for attempted murder

A Nashville man, Adrees Bumphus, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Authorities arrest twenty-seven suspects linked to major drug-trafficking ring

Twenty-seven individuals are in custody following a series of arrests conducted by federal and state authorities in Pulaski County, Arkansas.


Guatemalan national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national, Jose Martinez-Lopez, also known as “Amalio Mendez-Molina,” has been charged with unlawful reentry into the United States after deportation.


Sikeston man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl distribution

Steven K. Townsend, a 33-year-old resident of Sikeston, Missouri, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Arkansas man convicted for transporting illegal immigrants in Texas

A man from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been found guilty of illegally transporting four undocumented immigrants.


Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Mexican national, Jesus Lopez Medina, was sentenced to five years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and launder the proceeds.


Beresford man sentenced for distributing child pornography

A Beresford, South Dakota man has been sentenced to over 33 years in federal prison for the receipt and distribution of child pornography.


Ontario man charged with false statement at U.S.-Canada border

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Omid Kazemimanesh, a 38-year-old resident of Mississauga, Ontario.


President submits numerous nominations including ambassadors and agency leaders

A series of nominations have been sent to the Senate, with individuals selected for key positions in various departments and agencies.


Convicted felon sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

On March 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Jesus Manuel, a 44-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 58 months in federal prison.


Concord man sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession

A Concord man has been sentenced in federal court for drug and firearms offenses, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Raleigh-based DynPro settles false claims act liability over improper PPP loan

DynPro, Inc., an IT solutions company based in Raleigh, has agreed to pay $2,178,254 to settle allegations of falsely obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


Lionel Albino Galindo convicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation

Lionel Albino Galindo was found guilty of six counts of child exploitation after a five-day jury trial in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


DeForest man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution

Braulio Martinez Salazar, a 31-year-old resident of DeForest, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine.