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Serial fraudster receives decade-long federal prison sentence

James Henley, a 35-year-old resident of Greenwood, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison following his guilty plea to multiple charges including aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.

Florida man convicted for conspiring to attack Baltimore power grid

A federal jury in Baltimore has found Brandon Russell, a 29-year-old from Orlando, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to damage an energy facility.

Lake County man indicted for attempting to entice a minor

A Lake County man has been indicted on charges related to the attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity.

Alvin man pleads guilty to child pornography charges before trial

A man from Alvin, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.

Brett D. Schaefer joins AEI as senior fellow focusing on international organizations

Brett D. Schaefer, a recognized authority on the United Nations and international organizations, has joined the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as a senior fellow.

Scott announces witnesses for Senate hearing on debanking

Chairman Tim Scott has announced the witnesses for an upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on debanking, scheduled for February 5, 2025.

Hospital administrator sentenced for three-decade identity theft scheme

An Iowa hospital administrator, Matthew David Keirans, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for a three-decade-long identity theft scheme.

Albany man receives 25-year sentence for child exploitation

Thomas Berrington, a 33-year-old resident of Colonie, New York, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Former Fed adviser charged with espionage linked to China

John Harold Rogers, a former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has been indicted on charges of economic espionage.

EPA uses Sepulveda Basin for National Guard staging amid fire recovery

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the use of land at Sepulveda Basin, owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District, as a staging area for California National Guard personnel and vehicles.

U.S attorney's office collects nearly $3M for taxpayers in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee announced that it collected nearly $3 million in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.

Buchanan man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A Buchanan, Virginia man has entered a guilty plea to federal charges of child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.

Small businesses temporarily relieved from beneficial ownership reporting amid ongoing legal battles

The Supreme Court recently granted the government's motion to reinstate beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Oklahoma City man sentenced for fentanyl distribution and illegal firearms possession

Abel Jose Farias, a 21-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal possession of two firearms following a previous felony conviction.

Jacksonville man faces charges for attempting to meet child for illegal activities

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Noel Daniel Simonca, a 47-year-old resident of Jacksonville, for attempting to entice a minor child to engage in sexual activity.

Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal possession of machinegun conversion devices

John Anthony Owen, a 24-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for the illegal possession of machineguns.

Atlanta man sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy and illegal firearm possession

An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and illegal firearm possession.

VA extends deadline for veterans' transition to new login system

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an extension for veterans transitioning to a new online login system.

Utah and California businessmen face charges in alleged investment fraud schemes

An indictment has been unsealed in St. George, Utah, following the arrest of a man accused of financial crimes alongside his business partner.

Riverside County man sentenced for producing child pornography

A Riverside County man, John Matthew Piecuch, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for producing sexually explicit images of children he met online.

Denham Springs man sentenced for child pornography distribution

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Barry Paul Vining from Denham Springs, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson handed down the...

Ranchers seek court approval for $83.5 million JBS antitrust settlement

National Farmers Union, along with ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, have taken a significant step in their antitrust lawsuit against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef.

Virginia woman pleads guilty in nationwide bank fraud scheme

Sherry Ozmore, a 56-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Former middle school teacher sentenced for enticing minor online

An Antioch, Tennessee man and former teacher at South Laurel Middle School has been sentenced for online enticement of a minor.

Grove man sentenced for identity theft involving deceased friend's information

Terry Ross Killion, a 43-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for aggravated identity theft.