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ICE deports ex-Mexican governor convicted of U.S. money laundering

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have deported Tomas Jesus Yarrington Ruvalcaba, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, who was previously convicted of money laundering in the United States.


Southwest Virginia methamphetamine supplier faces prison sentence of over a decade

A significant development occurred last week in the fight against methamphetamine distribution in Southwest Virginia, as a major supplier and two related dealers received substantial federal prison sentences.


Raleigh man found guilty in National Gallery art defacement case

Timothy Martin, a 55-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, was found guilty of defacing a notable art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The jury's decision was revealed by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., alongside...


President Trump delays EPA rule compliance for coal power plants by two years

The President has announced a two-year exemption for certain coal-fired electric utility steam generating units from complying with a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule.


Small business optimism down, taxes and labor quality top concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, slightly below the 98-point 51-year average.


New Jersey man sentenced to 10 years for stalking and assaulting women online

Herman Calvin Brightman, a New Jersey resident, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stalking and assaulting multiple women.


Companies settle allegations of PPP loan fraud by agreeing to pay $10.8 million

A group of affiliated companies has agreed to pay $10.8 million to settle allegations of fraudulently obtaining loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as announced by Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling for the Eastern...


Secret Service seizes domain linked to "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scheme

The U.S. Secret Service in New York has seized a second web domain related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme known as "pig butchering."


Mobile man gets 63-month sentence for illegal firearm possession

Vincent Sandifer, a 25-year-old resident of Mobile, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.


Coon Rapids resident indicted for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Otis Burks, a resident of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has been indicted on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Joint hearing to address Chinese Communist Party's impact on American retirees' finances

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is set to conduct a joint hearing with the Senate Special Committee on Aging.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry, sentenced to time served

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has confirmed that Juan Vera-Cervantes, a 45-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the United States after previously being deported several times. U.S. District Judge Charles J....


Ethete man sentenced for child sexual contact amidst National Crime Victims' Rights Week

Dwayne Wahtomy Jr., a 47-year-old resident of Ethete, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and will have 10 years of supervised release for the abusive sexual contact of a minor.


Prior felon sentenced to 10 years for drug and gun charges in New York

Nader Ngoopos, known as 'Nike', has been sentenced to a decade in prison in connection with multiple drug and gun charges. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. delivered the sentence following Ngoopos's conviction for conspiring to distribute...


Myrtle Beach man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

Michael David Brown, a 44-year-old from Myrtle Beach, has admitted guilt for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Donald Trump comments on border patrol, polls, and negotiations on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump recently posted a series of statements on Truth Social addressing topics such as border patrol activities on April 8, 2025.


Roma resident sentenced for federal alien smuggling charges

A Roma resident, Felipe Montez, has been sentenced for his involvement in alien smuggling, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Mexican man sentenced for human smuggling under Operation Take Back America

A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for charges related to human smuggling, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Iowa man sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for firearm possession

A Charles City resident has been sentenced to a federal prison term for illegal firearm possession.


Ohio man admits to illegal firearm possession, faces 15 years

Jakob Barnes, a 39-year-old resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to unlawfully possessing a firearm.