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Convicted felon agrees $1M settlement over false PPP loan certifications
Ralph Caruso of Wenham and five companies he partially owns have agreed to pay $1.065 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act.
Advocates demand answers over immigrant transfers to Guantánamo Bay
Immigrants' rights advocates have called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), and State Department to grant immediate access to noncitizens who have been transferred from U.S. immigration detention facilities...
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges
A Johnstown resident, Daniel Culmer, has pleaded guilty to federal narcotics charges.
Miami man sentenced to over 38 years for child exploitation crimes
Rafael Antonio Saldana, a 39-year-old resident of Miami-Dade County, has been sentenced to over 38 years in prison.
Miccosukee tribal member sentenced for shooting incident on reservation
A member of the Miccosukee tribe has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for shooting and seriously injuring an unarmed man on the reservation.
California company pleads guilty over misbranded N95 mask sales during pandemic
A California company, Advoque Safeguard LLC (ASG), along with its owners and managers, pleaded guilty to charges related to the sale of misbranded facemasks during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBP prepares for Valentine’s Day flower inspections at border
As Valentine's Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists are preparing to inspect floral imports at ports of entry.
Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for child pornography charges
An Orleans man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for child pornography offenses, as announced in federal court in Boston.
Salvadoran national pleads guilty to gun charges; faces up to 15 years
A Salvadoran national, Adalberto Rivas Machado, has pled guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm in Alexandria, Virginia.
U.S. and Vietnam discuss strengthening defense ties in introductory call
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang.
Former SSA worker pleads guilty over interstate prostitution inducement
A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has pleaded guilty to charges related to an attempt to induce a beneficiary into prostitution.
FDIC releases documents on supervision of crypto-related bank activities
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) made public 175 documents concerning its oversight of banks involved in crypto-related activities.
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.
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.
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...
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.
ITIF criticizes UK government's reported demand for Apple's encryption backdoor
In a recent development, the UK government has reportedly issued a secret order demanding that Apple provide backdoor access to encrypted data of users globally.
Former Stoneham police officer sentenced for bribery involving Mass Save contracts
A former police officer from Stoneham has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a bribery and kickback scheme related to Mass Save contracts.
ACLU challenges DOGE's access to personal data; calls for congressional oversight
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has initiated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with over 40 federal agencies, seeking transparency about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s access to sensitive personal information.
Walnut Ridge man receives over two decades in prison for drug trafficking
Terry Duane Qualls, a multi-convicted felon from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison.
Crypto influencer: A Bitcoin reserve evaluation is 'separate to any sovereign wealth fund'
Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, reported that President Trump's Crypto Czar, David Sacks, said the administration will evaluate the establishment of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve.
FTC issues $2.6M refunds after lawsuit against First American Payment Systems
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses affected by the practices of First American Payment Systems.
Dominican Republic national convicted of alien smuggling in St. Thomas
A federal jury has convicted Omaily Sanchez Taveras, a 36-year-old national of the Dominican Republic, for alien smuggling.