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LaPorte man sentenced for child pornography possession; receives 120-month prison term
Matthew Frazier, a 51-year-old resident of LaPorte, Indiana, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography.
LaPorte brothers sentenced for fraud using sports betting apps
Raymond Calvin Smith, 27, and Bruce Milik Smith, 25, brothers from LaPorte, Indiana, have been sentenced to prison by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco.
Department processes over 1.5 million FAFSAs for academic year 2025-26
The U.S. Department of Education has reported that over 1.5 million students have submitted their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–26 academic year.
Maryland woman sentenced for role in million-dollar fraud scheme
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Kamila Horakova Dudley, a 43-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced to three years probation for her involvement in a fraud scheme at the Marine Forces Reserve facility in...
Biden administration announces $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense has announced a new Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package aimed at addressing Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
U.S. Rep. Fallon: ‘Our borders’ are ‘trampled by cartels and criminals’
U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) said that President-elect Trump plans to reinstate policies aimed at securing the border, asserting that over the past four years, the border has been "trampled by cartels and criminals."
State Department increases reward for cartel leader's capture
The U.S. Department of State has announced an increase in the reward offer under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) to up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as...
Open Source AI drives progress in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship
Open source AI is making strides in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship through the use of models like Llama.
Federal grand jury indicts 56 gang members for drugs and firearms offenses
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 56 members of a violent gang on charges including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and murder.
Former CEO charged with insider trading involving Comtech Telecommunications Corp
Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, charging Ken Peterman, former CEO of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., with insider trading and securities fraud.
Westwego woman sentenced for theft of government funds
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Penelope Passero, a 50-year-old resident of Westwego, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 10, 2024, for theft of government funds.
Footwear business owner settles fraud suit over PPP loan misuse
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, alongside Amaleka McCall-Brathwaite from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General, announced a settlement involving Stefano Maroni.
Helena man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
A federal judge in Great Falls has sentenced Christopher Paris Stockdale, a 34-year-old man from Helena, to 11 years and eight months in prison.
Saint James City man receives five-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Douglas Alan Vander Laan, a 68-year-old resident of Saint James City, to five years in federal prison.
Philadelphia man sentenced to 20 years for murder-for-hire plot
Darnell Jackson, known as "Major Change," was sentenced to 20 years in prison for solicitation to commit murder and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Spokane man sentenced for defrauding investors in cryptocurrency scheme
On December 11, 2024, Michael Joseph McElhiney was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for his involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $350,000.
New York man pleads guilty to child exploitation offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Nicolas Brown, also known as "Breezy," aged 28 from New York, has pleaded guilty to child exploitation offenses.
Justice Department seizes domains linked to illegal DDoS-for-hire operations
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of 27 internet domains linked to leading distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) for hire services, alongside criminal charges against two individuals accused of operating these platforms,...
New Jersey contractor admits guilt over negligent asbestos release
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jose Correa, a contractor from New Jersey, has pled guilty to negligently releasing asbestos into the air.
Branford schools awarded over $6M for zero-emission bus fleet
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Branford Public Schools in Connecticut will receive $6,329,215 to purchase 21 zero-emission vehicles.
FTC and DOJ withdraw competitor collaboration guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division (DOJ) have jointly announced the withdrawal of the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.
Alexander brothers face federal sex trafficking charges
Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander have been charged with sex trafficking offenses in a three-count indictment announced by Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Man charged with making false statements linked to cold-case rape
A man from Sycamore Township has been arrested and charged with making false statements related to a rape case dating back to 1989.
Department of Labor updates PPE rule for better fit in construction
The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Black Axe leader extradited from South Africa faces US internet scam charges
A leader of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, also known as "Black Axe," has been extradited from South Africa to the United States.