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Raleigh man sentenced for firearm possession after violent incident
Jeremiah Jermaine Debnam, a 30-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 154 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Farmers union backs lawsuit against John Deere over repair restrictions
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed strong support for a lawsuit initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co.
Center for Democracy & Technology surveys reveal concerns over edtech impacts
Since 2020, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has been surveying school stakeholders to understand their experiences with educational data and technology in classrooms.
Little Caesars franchisee fined $26K for child labor violations
A Little Caesars restaurant in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been found to have violated federal child labor laws by employing minors inappropriately.
Federal Trade Commission invites libraries to celebrate National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is set to take place from March 2-8, 2025.
Foreign currency trading firm owner pleads guilty to $6 million Ponzi scheme
Henry Abdo, a 47-year-old from Lebanon, has admitted in federal court to conducting a Ponzi scheme exceeding $6 million through his company, Titanium Capital LLC.
FTC mandates stronger data protection measures for GoDaddy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with GoDaddy, requiring the web hosting company to enhance its data security measures.
Norfolk man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Norfolk man, Eric Joseph McGinnis, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Center for Democracy & Technology addresses digital age election challenges
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has made a submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression.
Four indicted for $128 million bank fraud and money laundering scheme
The United States Attorney, Roger B. Handberg, has announced the unsealing of an indictment against four individuals charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering.
U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy meeting focuses on China's influence strategies
The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) is set to hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Treasury recovers $31M in improper payments using SSA death data
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in fraudulent and improper payments through a five-month pilot program using the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Full Death Master File.
Ohio man sentenced for illegal firearm sales without a federal license
Richard Seawright, a 28-year-old resident of Cleveland, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Dan Polster handed down the sentence after Seawright pled guilty to reselling firearms without a federal license and falsifying...
FTC seeks public input on impact of major rental home investors
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment regarding potential orders aimed at understanding the impact of large-scale single-family rental owner operators, referred to as mega investors, on home prices and rents...
Sacramento man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation
Michael Buchno-Factor, a 36-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller delivered the sentence on Tuesday, which also includes an...
Guidance issued for schools on student privacy amid evolving immigration policies
With the potential increase in immigration enforcement activities this year, it is essential for school administrators to adhere to existing privacy and civil rights laws concerning the data they collect and the technology they use.
Maryland man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse materials
Raymon Edward Dandridge, a 40-year-old resident of Harwood, Maryland, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials.
NFIB backs legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act amid ongoing legal battles
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for new legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Hino Motors agrees to pay over $1.6 billion for emissions fraud
Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, has agreed to plead guilty and pay over $1.6 billion to resolve charges related to emissions fraud.
Lewiston man sentenced for armed robbery at Saco convenience store
A Lewiston man, Max Gbetibouo, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store in Saco.
Bloods gang member sentenced for exploiting minors in sex trafficking scheme
Earlier today, Joshua Lampley-Reid, also known as "Tio" and "Fendi," was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex trafficking of minors.
South Texas man sentenced for selling fatal dose of fentanyl
A Laredo resident, Jose Antonio Carlos III, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl to a teenager, resulting in the youth's death. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing after Carlos pleaded...
US expands sanctions on over 250 enablers supporting Russian military activities
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting over 250 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
Insider trading scheme leads to arrest of broker David Cooper and three traders
Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, charging broker David Cooper and traders Randy Grewal, John Lowe, and Richard Ringel with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud.
FTC sues John Deere over alleged anticompetitive practices impacting farmer repairs
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company.