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Garvin County woman sentenced to 15 years for child sexual assault

Amanda Stowers of Garvin County has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on charges of sexually abusing a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

Texas man pleads guilty to unauthorized identity documents with illegal intent

A Houston resident has entered a guilty plea for possession of unauthorized identity documents with illegal intent.

U.S. and Italy discuss increased cooperation in security, economy, and technology

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently held their first official meeting in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the commitment to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Italy.

Long Beach man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A man from Long Beach, Mississippi, has entered a guilty plea to charges involving the production and distribution of explicit images and videos of minors.

Repurposing reserpine might help treat vision loss, according to NIH animal studies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has conducted studies in animals indicating that the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for managing high blood pressure, may have potential in treating retinitis pigmentosa.

CBP officers seize large meth shipment at the Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted over $14 million worth of methamphetamine.

Sixteen arrested for federal meth conspiracy in East Texas

A federal indictment in the Eastern District of Texas has led to the arrest of 16 individuals accused of various violations related to a widespread methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin Jr.

Independence man sentenced to 84 months for child pornography offenses

An Independence, Kentucky resident, Ralph Britton, aged 55, received a prison sentence of 84 months for transporting child pornography across state lines using a computer or cell phone.

Las Vegas man sentenced for unlicensed firearm sales and meth distribution

A Las Vegas man, James Mosqueda, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.

Man pleads guilty to child exploitation and pornography charges in Iowa

A Prairieburg man, Bryce Hans Plower, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on charges of sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography.

Court rules Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing digital ad markets

The Department of Justice has secured a significant victory in the antitrust case against Google.

Elizabeth Ranno joins NAR as senior vice president of education and events

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced Elizabeth Ranno as its new Senior Vice President of Education & Events.

Maryland trafficker sentenced to 17 years for drugs and firearms offenses

Today, U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, of Laurel, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison.

Four men face cocaine trafficking charges after Guinea-Bissau surrender

Ramon Manriquez Castillo, Edgar Rodriguez Ruano, Fernando Javier Escobar Tito, and Anderson Jair Gamboa Nieto appeared in a federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on drug trafficking charges.

Edinburg pharmacist charged in $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme

A pharmacist from Edinburg, Texas, has been detained on allegations of health care fraud and identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Couple sentenced for $2 million bank loan and pandemic relief fraud schemes

Antoine Johnson, 49, and Kimberly Maddox, 44, have been sentenced to prison following their convictions for fraudulently obtaining approximately $2 million in bank loans and COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.

Franklin County woman faces $174,000 disability fraud charges

A woman from Franklin County, Missouri, has been indicted for allegedly committing disability fraud amounting to $174,000 over a span of more than 14 years.

Caldwell couple sentenced for distributing methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine

Michael Paul Lacasse, 48, and Venetia Dawn Trischan, 47, residents of Caldwell, Idaho, have been sentenced to 133 and 96 months in federal prison, respectively.

Nebraska Attorney's Office warns of spoofing scam impersonating officials

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska has issued an alert regarding imposter scams involving individuals claiming to represent the office or other government agencies.

Brazilian man detained for firearm possession in Vermont, faces up to 15 years in prison

Gabriel Lopes Da Silva Santos, a 27-year-old Brazilian national, has been charged with illegal firearm possession while unlawfully in the United States.

Longmeadow man pleads guilty in $19 million loan fraud case

A man from Longmeadow has admitted guilt in a federal case in Springfield, Massachusetts, concerning a plan to defraud commercial lenders.

Shreveport resident sentenced for leading bank fraud conspiracy

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the sentencing of Destane Glass, aged 24, from Shreveport, in a federal bank fraud case.

Border Patrol rescues hikers stranded in Arizona desert over the weekend

Over the weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted two separate rescue operations in southern Arizona, assisting U.S. citizens stranded in remote desert regions.

Laredo CBP officers detain fugitive with alleged child molestation warrant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a United States citizen on April 12, who was wanted on a felony warrant for alleged molestation of a minor.

Michael McMahon sentenced for acting as illegal agent for China’s Operation Fox Hunt

Earlier today, Michael McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison in federal court in Brooklyn.