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Torrington man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
A Torrington man, Christopher Jesus Constanzo, 22, has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of three minors.
Coalition supports FCC fines on telecoms for privacy violations
CDT has collaborated with civil society partners to file two amicus briefs concerning the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to impose fines on Verizon and T-Mobile.
US sanctions Russia-based Zservers over alleged ransomware activities
The United States, in coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, has announced sanctions against Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider.
CCIA criticizes Utah's age verification bill over privacy concerns
Utah's Senate has recently approved a bill mandating age verification for app stores, while still permitting younger internet users to access content through other means such as web browsers.
CBP partners with GSA and TxDOT for Los Indios port improvements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have announced a partnership for infrastructure improvements at the Los Indios Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Los...
Boston woman sentenced for fraudulent PPP loan scheme
A Boston woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Raleigh-area man sentenced for drug trafficking after failed attempt to flush evidence
A Fuquay Varina man involved in a significant drug trafficking organization in the Raleigh area has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison.
Michigan man receives 90-year sentence for child exploitation
Brandon Lee Chase, a 45-year-old resident of Walkerville, Michigan, has been sentenced to 90 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Waterbury man receives five-year sentence for firearm possession
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that D'Metrius Johnson, also known as "Meech," has been sentenced to five years in prison.
EFF files lawsuit against OPM over privacy concerns involving Elon Musk's DOGE
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside a coalition of privacy advocates led by Lex Lumina, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
California teen sentenced for extensive nationwide swatting incidents
A teenager from California, Alan W. Filion, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison by United States District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza for making interstate threats.
Mingo County man receives ten-year sentence for child pornography charges
Terry Randall Hinkle, a 56-year-old resident of Delbarton, West Virginia, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for receiving child pornography.
Six sentenced for pandemic unemployment benefit fraud scheme
Six individuals involved in a scheme to defraud the United States through pandemic unemployment benefits have been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia.
Monte Alto teen arrested at Progreso Port on child sexual assault charge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso International Bridge have apprehended a teenager from Monte Alto, Texas, who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault of a child.
Houston man pleads guilty in $40M bank fraud laundering case
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to laundering money from a significant bank fraud scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
EPA fines grocery chain for selling unregistered disinfectants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Super Center Concepts, Inc., operating as Superior Grocers, concerning the alleged distribution of two unregistered disinfectant products.
Former teacher pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
A Laredo resident has entered a guilty plea for charges related to child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
FTC postpones virtual workshop on attention economy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the postponement of its virtual workshop initially scheduled for February 25.
Prison-based drug ring dismantled; fourteen sentenced in Atlanta
Fourteen individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking operation based within a Georgia prison.
FTC concludes action against DoNotPay over deceptive 'AI Lawyer' claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its action against DoNotPay, a company that advertised its online service as “the world’s first robot lawyer.” The FTC's order mandates that DoNotPay cease making misleading claims about the...
Three charged with conspiracy in Colorado commercial bribery scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced charges against Edward Joseph Chmiel, Henry Lozano, and Sabino Loera.
Open source initiative launched to enhance online trust and safety
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has announced the launch of the Robust Online Safety Tooling (ROOST) initiative at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Mexican national sentenced for heroin possession with intent to distribute
Jose Angel Beltran-Chaidez, a 69-year-old Mexican national living in Bakersfield, has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing heroin with the intent to distribute.
Sioux City woman pleads guilty to federal firearm violations
A Sioux City woman, Maria Francisca Portalatin, 53, pled guilty on February 7, 2025, to multiple federal firearm violations in a federal court in Sioux City.
Study shows satire impacts reputations more than direct criticism
In a study published by the American Psychological Association, researchers found that satire can be more damaging to reputations than direct criticism.