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Baltimore man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
Today, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Montreal Proctor, 34, from Baltimore, Maryland, to three years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Gibson County man receives six-year federal prison term for drug trafficking
A federal judge has sentenced Brantley Miller, a 39-year-old resident of Humboldt, Tennessee, to six years in federal prison for his involvement in an organized drug trafficking operation in West Tennessee.
New York man sentenced for multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme
A New York man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.
Court overturns block on enforcement of beneficial ownership information requirements
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a previous order that blocked the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Slidell man sentenced to ten years for possessing child sexual abuse materials
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Jefferson Parish man receives 25-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
A man from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse videos. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of Jayden D. D. Hall, aged 23, from Harvey, Louisiana.
New residential sales rise in November; report shows increased home prices
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released data on new residential sales for November 2024.
Hammond man pleads guilty to receiving child exploitation materials
A Hammond resident, Joseph Authement, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the receipt of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
JBER airman charged with distributing and possessing child pornography
A U.S. Air Force airman stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, has been arrested following a federal grand jury indictment.
Biden signs defense bill but raises concerns over certain provisions
President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 5009, the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025."
US-ROK leaders meet in Washington for strategic talks
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2024.
New studies reveal high costs of transitioning to green energy in U.S.
There is a growing push in the United States for an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The federal government is leading the effort with regulations and subsidies to reduce fossil fuel use, while many states, including those in New England and the Pacific Northwest, are also involved.
FTC finalizes order mandating data security measures for Marriott and Starwood
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC to implement a comprehensive data security program.
University of California resolves discrimination complaints with federal oversight
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has announced a resolution agreement with the University of California.
U.S. Attorney's Office reaches ADA compliance deal with Washoe County
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to address a compliance review that found several physical barriers at polling sites.
Albuquerque man pleads guilty in child exploitation case
An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.
Lawmakers urge Blinken to back internet freedom via satellite technology
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, alongside Representative Jake Auchincloss and other bipartisan lawmakers, have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support a federal prize competition.
West Michigan taco restaurants ordered to pay $823K for labor law violations
A federal court has mandated that the owner of three West Michigan taco restaurants pay $823,326 to 177 workers.
Additional charges filed against Labar Tsethlikai for kidnapping and assault
Federal prosecutors have filed additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, a member of Zuni Pueblo, for a series of violent crimes in New Mexico.
EPA seeks public input on Joliet cleanup project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public comment period for a proposed settlement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Richlands man receives 30-year sentence for production of child pornography
A Richlands man, Albert Suniga, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography.
Roseville man receives prison sentence for illegal ammunition possession
Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Syracuse man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
David Hullihen, a 41-year-old resident of Syracuse, has entered a guilty plea to ten counts of receiving child pornography.
Maryland men charged over $1 million unemployment insurance fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted two Maryland men for their alleged involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in unemployment insurance benefits.
Billings woman sentenced for role in multi-state meth trafficking operation
A Billings woman, Anita Mae Ballesteros, 36, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for her role in trafficking methamphetamine.