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Mexican man sentenced for possessing child pornography after border inspection
A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, according to acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to 'swatting' using Ring cameras
A Wisconsin man has admitted guilt in a nationwide "swatting" scheme that involved unauthorized access to Ring home security cameras.
Iowa man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Paul William Flett, a 44-year-old resident of Humboldt, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
EPA mandates upgrades at Coachella Valley mobile home park
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a consent decree with the operators of Oasis Mobile Home Park to address violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Amherst man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
An Amherst man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for offenses related to child pornography.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to falsifying tax returns
A Wisconsin man has admitted to filing a false tax return, as announced by United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad.
Iowa City man sentenced for receiving child pornography
An Iowa City resident, Christopher Kevin Carpenter, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography.
Doctor settles $3.5M fraud case over opioid prescription practices
Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, known as "The Center for Pain Management," have agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States.
FTC grants chairman authority to end DEI following Trump's orders
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson the authority to comply with President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government.
Defense contractor executive admits guilt in bribery scheme involving government contracts
Russell Thurston, a former executive vice president at Cambridge International Systems, Inc., has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a bribery scheme.
California man convicted in diamond investment fraud scheme
Murray Todd Petersen, a 73-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, California, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
California man charged with trafficking missing Ohio teen
A California man has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking a minor.
Department of Defense awards $86 million grant for school replacement in Tampa
The Department of Defense has announced an $86,374,326 grant to Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Wichita man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A Kansas man has admitted to distributing child sexual abuse materials online.
Hikers attacked near US-Mexico border; US citizen injured
A U.S. citizen and a Canadian citizen were attacked by armed individuals suspected to be Mexican cartel members in the Jacumba Wilderness area, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former teacher receives over 11-year sentence for child exploitation crimes
Chad Joseph Longley, a former teacher from Boise, has been sentenced to 141 months in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.
Senator Ted Cruz to keynote Texas Policy Summit in Austin
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has announced that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will deliver the keynote address at the closing lunch of the Texas Policy Summit on February 21st, 2025.
Investment professional receives prison sentence for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Craig Allen, the executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.
CDT criticizes Trump's threat against privacy board members
Earlier today, the New York Times reported that President Trump threatened to terminate Democratic Members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) if they do not resign by January 23.
Andrew N. Ferguson appointed as chairman of FTC by President Trump
Andrew N. Ferguson has been appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by President Trump, with the announcement made on January 20, 2025.
Six foreign nationals receive sentences for attempting cocaine trafficking into United States
Four Mexican nationals and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Miami man receives prison sentence for filing false tax returns
Juan Mendieta, a resident of Miami-Dade County, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison.
FTC seeks public input on Enbridge's request regarding 2017 merger order
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition from Enbridge Inc. The company has requested the FTC to reopen and nullify a 2017 consent order related to its merger with Spectra Energy Corp. In 2017, the FTC issued an...
Alabama man pleads guilty in Nigerian sextortion-related money laundering case
Dinsmore Guyton Robinson, a 29-year-old from Huntsville, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a Nigerian sextortion scheme.
Bradford County man sentenced for transporting minor for illicit purposes
A Bradford County man has been sentenced to 150 months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent of engaging in illicit sexual conduct.