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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.
Jeffrey Paden sentenced to ten years for child pornography possession
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Jeffrey Paden, a 58-year-old resident of Kennedy, New York, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography following a prior conviction.
Columbia Business professor calls J.P. Morgan’s Bitcoin stance a '$2T exception'
Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan has raised questions regarding J.P. Morgan's involvement with Bitcoin, highlighting a potential conflict with regulatory standards and the past criticism of the cryptocurrency by the bank's CEO,...
SENTRI users must update vehicle information due to Tamaulipas license plate changes
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that users of the SENTRI lane need to update their information due to a change in license plates in Tamaulipas.
Huntington man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Mark Radford, a 33-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
Laredo Port urges SENTRI users with Mexican plates to update info amid renewal
Given the new requirement by the Secretary of Finance of Tamaulipas for Mexican citizens to update their vehicle license plate information, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Laredo Port of Entry is urging SENTRI participants with...
FTC bans Mobilewalla from selling sensitive location data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that prohibits data broker Mobilewalla Inc. from selling sensitive location data.
Texas man admits stealing nearly $400K from Maine couple during vacation
A Texas man has admitted guilt in a case involving the theft of nearly $400,000 from a Maine couple.
U.S. Department awards $25 million to expand workforce training programs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new allocation of $25 million through its Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support workforce training programs across the nation.
Biden administration restricts Chinese and Russian connected vehicle imports
President Biden has announced new measures to protect the United States from national security risks linked to connected vehicle technology originating from China and Russia.
Stratford man pleads guilty to child abuse charges in federal court
Yesterday, Donaven Lee Notaro, a 24-year-old resident of Stratford, pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse in federal court.
Labor Department updates fiduciary correction program with new self-correction tool
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced updates to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) through the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA).
Repeat gun offender receives federal prison sentence
Clarence Minor, a 30-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.
U.S. and Norway release report on critical mineral supply chain transparency
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries have released a report focusing on non-market policies and practices (NMPPs) affecting critical mineral markets.
Minnesota man sentenced for self-reported COVID-19 relief fund fraud
Jacob Schneider, a 42-year-old resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison.