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U.S. Attorney’s Office engages communities during Native American Heritage Month
The United States Attorney's Office in Spokane, Washington, participated in several events throughout November to honor National Native American Heritage Month.
Court orders security firm to pay $68K over unpaid overtime claims
A federal court has ordered Detroit Body Guards Protection Unit LLC and its human resources director, Carla Bland, to pay a total of $68,063 in back wages, damages, and penalties.
Nigerian national sentenced for international business email compromise scheme
Okechuckwu Valentine Osuji, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a business email compromise scheme.
US sanctions Venezuelan officials after disputed election
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against 21 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro.
Rochester man charged with threatening police officer
A Rochester man, Orlando Justice, 37, faces charges of transmission of threats in interstate commerce and stalking, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.
San Diego Border Patrol arrests MS-13 gang member entering US illegally
Friday morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Chula Vista Station apprehended a man identified as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang after he entered the United States illegally.
Stamford Marriott agrees to ADA compliance changes after settlement
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has reached a settlement with Stamford Hotel Propco, LLC and MJ Hotels of Stamford, LLC, owners and managers of the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa.
CBP arrests man at Peace Bridge for driving stolen vehicle
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, New York, have apprehended a man driving a stolen vehicle.
Blinken and Tajani discuss Lebanon, Gaza aid, and Ukraine conflict
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on November 26, 2024.
Court approves realtor commission settlement
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri has given final approval to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) proposed settlement agreement concerning class action claims related to broker commissions.
Grace Bowers promotes cultural exchange in Japan as U.S. global music ambassador
The U.S. Department of State announced that musician and guitarist Grace Bowers continued her role as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador during a recent visit to Tokyo, Japan.
Russian woman pleads guilty after altercation with US border officer
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Olesia Sumina, a 43-year-old Russian national, has pleaded guilty to resisting a federal immigration officer.
VA nurse charged with unauthorized access to patient health records
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, has announced charges against Jessica Nicole Pitcher, a 41-year-old nurse from Shelbyville, Michigan.
FTC finds most smart products lack update duration info
A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff reveals that nearly 89% of surveyed smart products do not provide consumers with information on how long they will receive software updates.
Oklahoma City woman sentenced for COVID relief loan fraud
Madinah Malikah Montgomery, a 33-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for wire fraud and ordered to pay $300,000 in restitution.
Delaware County man pleads guilty in migrant smuggling case
Cesar David Martinez-Gonzalez, a 39-year-old resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a conspiracy aimed at smuggling migrants from South America into the United States.
Justice Department settles ADA lawsuit with Maine over children's segregation
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with the state of Maine to address allegations that the state violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The lawsuit...
EPA awards nearly $1.2 million to promote pollution prevention in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated nearly $1.2 million in grants to California entities, aiming to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.
EPA fines Puerto Rican company $80K for water act violations
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed an $80,000 fine on Transporte Rodríguez Asfalto, Inc. (TRA) for violations of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
VA launches green burial pilot program at three national cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a pilot program to offer green burial options at three national cemeteries.
Founder pleads guilty in illegal export case involving Chinese firms
Richard Shih, the 77-year-old founder and former CEO of a California-based freight forwarding company, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate U.S. export laws.
CBP advises travelers on preparations ahead of holiday season
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a series of recommendations for travelers in anticipation of the busy holiday travel season.
New home sales decline in October according to HUD-Census Bureau report
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released data on new residential sales for October 2024.
Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with Florida restaurant group
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Anna Maria Oyster Bar Inc., a restaurant group located in Bradenton, Florida.
Department of Defense invests in nitroguanidine recrystallization process development
The Department of Defense has allocated $5.1 million to Canadian Commercial Corporation and Estes Energetics to develop a process for recrystallizing nitroguanidine (NQ), an essential energetic material.