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New York man's inflight disruption leads to guilty plea
A New York man, James Tyqwon Ford, 31, has pled guilty to interference with a flight crew following an incident that forced a flight diversion.
Cruise agrees to $500K fine for false report on autonomous vehicle crash
Cruise LLC, a San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company, has agreed to resolve a criminal charge in federal court.
Las Vegas man sentenced for $7 million loan fraud scheme
A Las Vegas man, Brandon David Sattler, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded loan lenders of over $7 million.
EPA partners with Chicago State University to promote STEM careers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chicago State University (CSU) have joined forces to encourage careers in environmental science and engineering, collectively known as STEM fields.
Industries reliant on US government data see revenues double over ten years
Recent estimates indicate that industries heavily reliant on U.S. government data reached nearly $800 billion in revenue in 2022, doubling from approximately $400 billion in 2012.
Florida man pleads guilty in multi-million-dollar investment fraud case
Thomas Aaron Signorelli, a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, has pleaded guilty in a federal court to multiple charges including bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, theft of government property, destruction of records, and...
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby achieves LEED Gold certification
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations has announced that the new U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has received LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council.
Court blocks corporate transparency act reporting requirements
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas regarding the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al.
Former CEO sentenced to two decades for running massive Ponzi scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Department of Labor secures $2.4M settlement for misclassified healthcare workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and order in federal court, recovering over $2.4 million in back wages and liquidated damages for 341 employees from healthcare staffing agencies in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Justice Department sues Kentucky landlord for alleged sexual harassment
The Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against Joseph E. Johnson, also known as Joe Johnson, who owns and operates rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky.
VA funds first study on psychedelic therapy for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced funding for a study on Methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted (MDMA-assisted) therapy aimed at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) among veterans.
West Virginia man sentenced for possession of child pornography
Steven James Priore, a 41-year-old resident of Hedgesville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
EPA settles clean air act violations with Missouri-based BCP Ingredients
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with BCP Ingredients Inc. to address alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its facility in Verona, Missouri.
EPA announces community meeting in Verona for air monitoring discussion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is set to hold a public meeting at Verona High School on December 5, 2024.
Peruvian national extradited for role in call center fraud targeting US consumers
A Peruvian national, David Cornejo Fernandez, has been extradited to the United States and arraigned in a Miami federal court.
Pelham man receives 80-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
A Pelham resident has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child.
Bay Area real estate professionals sentenced for $55 million mortgage fraud
Tjoman Buditaslim, Jose De Jesus Martinez, and Jose Alfonso Tellez have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a mortgage fraud conspiracy amounting to $55 million.
Two charged with conspiracy in child sexual exploitation case
Two individuals have been indicted on charges related to child sexual exploitation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.
Pennsylvania man receives nine-year sentence for role in cybercrime money laundering
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in an international money laundering conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples announced the sentencing of Toochukwu...
Justice Department ends agreement with Yonkers after successful police reform
The Justice Department has announced the successful conclusion of its agreement with the City of Yonkers, New York, and the Yonkers Police Department (YPD).
Army soldiers accused of COVID-19 loan fraud at Fort Gregg-Adams
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers have pled guilty, and a third has been charged with obtaining fraudulent loans through a COVID-19 relief program while stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia.
Peruvian national faces charges for alleged role in US call center fraud scheme
A Peruvian national has been extradited to the United States and arraigned in a Miami federal court on charges related to a fraudulent call center scheme.
FTC acts against IntelliVision for alleged false claims on facial recognition tech
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. over allegations of deceptive claims regarding its facial recognition software.
Department of Defense outlines shared-use strategy for Lower 37 GHz band
In November 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) completed a study on the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz).