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OPINION: Censorship in America: A Betrayal of Constitutional Principles

In his address last week to the World Economic Forum, President Trump emphasized the urgency of safeguarding free speech. After what he says was "years and years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression," he told the Davos crowd he intended to sign an executive order "to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America."

Arkansas man sentenced for traveling to abuse minor

Kyle Biswell, a 39-year-old from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.

Cousins sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programs

Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste have been sentenced to prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $2 million.

Youngsville man sentenced for possessing child exploitation materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Coy David Miller, 49, from Youngsville, Louisiana, was sentenced on January 15, 2025.

Doyle receives eight-year sentence for cocaine distribution

James Matthew Doyle, a 38-year-old resident of Fleming Island, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison by United States District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger.

Charleston man sentenced for federal gun crime after arrest near church

Ricky Steve John, a 50-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Helena man receives over seven-year sentence for firearm offense

A Helena man, Scott Hamilton, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for a firearm-related crime.

FTC hosts free webinar on identity theft awareness in Korean

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is partnering with the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington to offer a free webinar focused on identity theft.

Brooklyn man charged with child exploitation faces up to 30 years if convicted

An indictment was unsealed today, charging Ramel Warner with the sexual exploitation of a child.

Romanian nationals plead guilty in multi-state ATM skimming fraud case

A second Romanian national has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to install card skimming devices on bank ATMs across at least six states, including Rhode Island.

Drug trafficker pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Gilberto Contreras has admitted guilt to charges of possessing nearly 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Former FDNY chief pleads guilty in bribery conspiracy case

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Anthony Saccavino has pled guilty to conspiring to solicit and receive bribes during his tenure as Chief of the New York City Fire Department's...

Realtors provide $1M grant for wildfire victims' relief

The REALTORS Relief Foundation has announced a $1 million grant to the California Association of REALTORS to support families affected by recent wildfires in Southern California.

Hartford man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Osiris Muhammad, 24, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala delivered the...

Illinois man admits role in immigration marriage fraud scheme

Joseph Sanchez, a 33-year-old resident of Fairbury, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to charges related to an immigration marriage fraud conspiracy.

Marion man sentenced to ten years for receiving child pornography

Jeffrey Alan Bradley, a 51-year-old resident of Marion, Iowa, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.

Puerto Rican man pleads guilty to leading cocaine trafficking operation

A Puerto Rican man, previously residing in Manchester, has admitted guilt in federal court for leading a cocaine distribution conspiracy.

Puerto Rico-to-Pennsylvania drug traffickers sentenced for roles in cocaine distribution

A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and another from Florida, Puerto Rico, have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation.

Former FDIC official: Ex-FDIC chairman 'has a court-verified history of de-banking politically "disfavored" legal businesses'

Dr. Paul Kupiec, a former official at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), expressed his belief that assertions from cryptocurrency companies about federal government pressure leading to a pattern of "de-banking" are credible.

Nigerian man sentenced for defrauding US pandemic aid programs

Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, a Nigerian man residing in Canada, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for defrauding U.S. pandemic aid programs.

Former Colorado Springs man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief program

Charles Lacona, Jr., a former resident of Colorado Springs, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for defrauding taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief programs.

Ongoing challenges persist in passing comprehensive US privacy legislation

Fighting for privacy rights remains a challenging endeavor.

Lower Burrell man sentenced for fraudulent use of neighbor’s credit cards

A Lower Burrell resident has been sentenced to three years of probation for using unauthorized access devices, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Queens man sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine

Jamontay Brister, a 29-year-old resident of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.

Former deputy sheriff sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

A former deputy with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.