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Belmont contractor sentenced for defrauding investors with phony fiber optic projects

Matthew Mencarelli, a 39-year-old contractor from Belmont, Michigan, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme.


Arizona man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

Carlos Loya-Rodriguez, a 33-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced on February 19, 2025, in Omaha federal court for his involvement in drug trafficking activities.


Former trooper pleads guilty to drug-related charges

Justin Riggs, a former Maryland State Trooper from Smithsburg, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug distribution and bribery.


Former teacher pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

A former middle school teacher from St. Louis County, Missouri, has admitted to possessing child pornography.


Massachusetts man sentenced for illegal firearm possession during traffic stop

A Massachusetts man, Keon Shine, also known as Keylin Hall, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen in Portland for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Federal inmate receives additional nine years for assaulting fellow prisoner

A federal inmate has received an additional nine-year prison sentence for assaulting another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson, Illinois.


Former housing director gets probation for embezzling $129,022 from American Falls Housing Authority

Bruce Hauber, the former Executive Director of the American Falls Housing Authority, has been sentenced to five years of probation for theft of federal program funds, according to a statement by Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.


Report calls for legislative action on drug pricing incentives

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has released a report highlighting concerns that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted during the Biden administration, may negatively impact innovation in small-molecule drugs.


Mexican cartel leader faces federal charges after extradition to Georgia

Omar Cuenca-Marino, a 41-year-old from Guerrero, Mexico, has been arraigned in Atlanta on federal charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.


Experts discuss future prospects for conflict between China and Taiwan

Kerry Brown, a prominent scholar of Chinese studies and former British diplomat, has recently turned his attention to Taiwan with his latest book "Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate our Future."


North Carolina man receives ten-year sentence for child exploitation attempt

A North Carolina resident has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples announced the sentencing.


Farmington man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in fatal DUI crash

A Farmington man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal car accident that occurred in 2024.


U.S. expands visa restrictions over Cuban labor exploitation

The U.S. government has announced an expansion of its visa restriction policy related to forced labor in Cuba.


Mobile man sentenced to over eight years for cocaine trafficking

On February 18, 2025, United States District Court Judge William H. Steele sentenced Sheldon Terrell Peters to a total of 105 months in prison for cocaine trafficking.


Waterbury man pleads guilty to violent carjacking

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Michael McCann-Ortiz, also known as "Bando," aged 24 from Waterbury, entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport...


Manchester man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A Manchester man, Christopher Hodgeman, 33, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro also imposed 15 years of supervised release on Hodgeman, following...


Remodeling market expected to grow amid economic challenges

The remodeling market is expected to see growth in 2025, according to industry experts at a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.


Chester business owner sentenced for failure to pay employment taxes

A Chester business owner, David Neel, has been sentenced to two years in prison for willfully failing to account for or pay over employment taxes.


Houston woman sentenced for fentanyl trafficking through border checkpoint

A Houston resident has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Iraq relations with Prime Minister Sudani

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani.