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Former Navy detective sentenced for excessive force against handcuffed sailor

Jonathan Christopher LaRoche, a former detective with the Naval Base San Diego Criminal Investigations Division, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.

U.S. citizen released from detention in Belarus

The release of an American citizen and two political prisoners from captivity in Belarus has been announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ten plead guilty in multi-million-dollar sports-betting scheme

Ten individuals have admitted guilt in a case involving a large-scale sports-betting operation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Demetrius Hardeman, Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office.

Laredo felon sentenced for hiding firearm under child's mattress

A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition, including one firearm hidden under his son's mattress. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Miguel Angel Ferreyro Jr., 34, pleaded guilty on June...

Three sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

Three individuals were sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.

Rubio discusses US hostage releases and global diplomacy on Fox News

In a recent interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy for Hostages nominee Adam Boehler discussed significant developments regarding American hostages and international relations.

Secretary Hegseth meets with King Abdullah II to discuss US-Jordan relations

On February 9, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.

Brooklyn pharmacists found guilty in large-scale oxycodone distribution scheme

A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted pharmacists Yousef Ennab and Mohamed Hassan of illegally distributing oxycodone.

Plaquemines Parish man sentenced for federal fentanyl conspiracy

Roderick Parker, a 54-year-old resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 6, 2025.

Honolulu woman faces federal charges for meth distribution

Phitsmai Khamkhay, a 58-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, has been arrested and charged with distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.

CDT urges Senate revisions to protect user rights in TAKE IT DOWN Act

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), along with several civil society organizations, has called on the Senate to revise the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

Former Louisville attorney sentenced for estate fraud totaling over $585K

A former attorney from Louisville has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for defrauding estates and their beneficiaries.

McAlester man sentenced to prison for federal drug conspiracy

Jeremy David Crawley, a 47-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.

Lee County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Austin Charles Wesley, aged 25 from Lehigh Acres, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

Corning man pleads guilty to new child pornography charges

Ryan M. Newman, a 33-year-old resident of Corning, NY, has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the plea before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca in Rochester, New York.

Albany woman pleads guilty to fraud involving pandemic benefits

Niesha Goodwin, a 37-year-old resident of Albany, has entered a guilty plea to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft related to pandemic unemployment insurance benefits.

Mason City man pleads guilty to meth distribution charge

A Mason City man has entered a guilty plea in federal court for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Teenager charged as adult for armed carjacking incident

Aniq-Kai Covington, a 16-year-old from Washington, D.C., has been charged as an adult in connection with an armed carjacking incident that occurred on August 13, 2024.

Mexican national sentenced for meth distribution in Fresno

Dario Mata-Manzo, a 33-year-old Mexican national residing in Fresno, has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

Brainerd man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution

A Brainerd man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Artists showcase AI creativity at Paris summit

The AI Action Summit in Paris recently featured a collaboration between artists and organizations to explore the creative potential of artificial intelligence.

Trump discusses Gaza hostages with King Abdullah II

President Donald J. Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan met at the White House for a working session that was described as warm and productive.

Tara McGrath concludes role as chief federal law enforcement officer

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California has announced the conclusion of Tara McGrath's tenure as the chief federal law enforcement official for San Diego and Imperial counties, effective February 12, 2025.

Eight charged over alleged roles in international sex enterprise based in Nashville

A four-count indictment was recently unsealed in the Middle District of Tennessee, charging eight Venezuelan nationals with offenses related to their roles in a transnational commercial sex enterprise.

Duluth man sentenced to over seventeen years for drug trafficking

A Duluth man, Johnathan Eric Thompson, also known as "Remy," has been sentenced to 210 months in prison with an additional five years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.