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Texas man pleads guilty in wire fraud conspiracy targeting Chickasaw Nation

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Nnamdi Felix Udeagha, a 39-year-old resident of Humble, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Sacramento residents indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

A federal grand jury has issued a 15-count indictment against several Sacramento residents, charging them with drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Customs broker admits guilt in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A customs broker from Corona, Frank Seung Noah, has admitted to defrauding clients out of more than $5 million and evading over $1 million in taxes.

CT bill on deepfakes may impact free speech, says CDT

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) presented its testimony to the Connecticut Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections.

Hegseth meets Marles to discuss U.S.-Australia defense priorities

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, at the Pentagon.

St. Charles man sentenced for possessing child pornography; ordered restitution

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced a St. Charles, Missouri man to 72 months in prison for crimes related to child pornography.

Mexican nationals charged with theft from freight train in Mojave Desert

Two Mexican nationals have been charged with stealing cargo from a freight train in the Mojave Desert, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.

Mobile man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug operation

A Mobile man, Marvin McCaine, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in Darrin Southall's drug trafficking organization.

Thibodaux woman pleads guilty to misprision of felony related to drug trafficking

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Tammy Thompson, a 56-year-old resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, has pled guilty to misprision of a felony before U.S. District Judge Brandon Long on February 4, 2025.

Four plead guilty in $250M fraud exploiting child nutrition program

Four individuals have admitted guilt in connection to a $250 million fraud scheme involving the misuse of federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.

Boston gang member pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges

A Boston gang member has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges in federal court.

Illegal reentry charges filed against three felons by Minneapolis authorities

Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick has announced indictments against three individuals on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously convicted of serious felonies.

Extradited distributors plead guilty in ANOM device racketeering conspiracy

Alexander Dmitrienko of Finland has become the last of eight defendants extradited so far to plead guilty in a global conspiracy case involving ANOM encrypted communication devices.

Indiana man receives 20-year sentence for $37 million cryptocurrency theft

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Evan Frederick Light, a 22-year-old from Lebanon, Indiana. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Light to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in conspiracies...

Canadian man charged with enticing minor and distributing child abuse material

A Canadian national, James Hjelmeland, 30, has been indicted in Orlando, Florida.

Justice Department resolves discrimination case involving Air Force reservist

A federal judge in Oklahoma City has approved an agreement between the Justice Department and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) to address allegations of discrimination against Air Force Reserve Staff Sergeant Michael J. McCullough under the...

What does tiktok saga reveal about china-us relations

The migration of American users to the Chinese platform RedNote, following a potential TikTok ban in the United States, has highlighted significant themes in China-U.S. relations.

CBP intensifies inspections of flower imports ahead of Valentine’s Day

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is ramping up its inspection efforts ahead of Valentine's Day, focusing on the vast influx of cut flower shipments arriving in the United States.

Rodney E. Hood set to become first deputy comptroller at OCC

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced plans to appoint Rodney E. Hood as a Deputy Comptroller and designate him as the First Deputy Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

Harvey man sentenced to over six years for firearms offense

Miguel Keelen, a 36-year-old resident of Harvey, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon handed down the sentence on January 30, 2025.

Chicago man receives over seven-year sentence for counterfeit bill scheme

A Chicago resident, Marquise Shores, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit $100 bills.

EPA signs lease for new wildfire cleanup staging area in Altadena

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Los Angeles County have entered into a lease agreement, effective February 7, 2025, for a new staging area at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena, California.

Honduran national pleads guilty to firearm possession while intoxicated

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Walner Josue Alvarado-Sabonje, a 27-year-old Honduran national, has pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm.

Texas man receives 35-year sentence for kidnapping and assault

A Texas man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the kidnapping and repeated assault of a 13-year-old girl.

U.S Postal employees sentenced for involvement in multimillion-dollar check theft scheme

A U.S. Postal Service employee and a co-conspirator were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a scheme involving stolen checks worth over $24 million.