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Vermont man faces charges for producing child sexual abuse materials

Matthew Isaacs, a 33-year-old from Hartford, Vermont, has been charged with producing child sexual abuse materials, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Washington man sentenced to 84 months for assaulting officers

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Filiberto Santana, aged 34, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for assaulting two federal officers.


Baltimore man pleads guilty to machine gun possession in federal court

Garrick Powell, a 32-year-old resident of Baltimore, has admitted guilt in federal court for possessing a machine gun.


Colombian national sentenced for major cocaine importation conspiracy

A Colombian man, Raul Orlando Torres Cubides, known as "Jose Jota," was sentenced to 178 months imprisonment for conspiring to import large quantities of cocaine into the United States.


Lieutenant General Caine confirmed as new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has extended its congratulations to Lieutenant General Dan Caine following his confirmation as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


NFIB praises Trump administration for easing small business reporting rules

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for updating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) interim final rule.


Cuban smuggler sentenced to prison after deadly boat journey to the US

A Cuban national has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in federal prison in Miami for her involvement in a fatal illegal smuggling operation.


Pine Bluff woman sentenced to 18 months for perjury in federal investigation

Dezstiny Collins has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for perjury.


Florida businessman sentenced to prison for $10M employment tax evasion

A Florida businessman, Paul Walczak, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for employment tax crimes, including two years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $4,381,265.76 to the United States.


Ohio man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Cleveland, Ohio resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking.


FTC seeks public input on ex-CEO's petition regarding Exxon acquisition order

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition regarding the Exxon Mobil Corporation’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.


Roanoke Rapids man sentenced to 10 years for narcotics and firearms offenses

A man from Roanoke Rapids has been sentenced to a decade in prison for offenses involving narcotics and firearm possession.


Honduran national extradited over drug smuggling, faces U.S. federal charges

In a collaborative effort between U.S. and Honduran law enforcement agencies, Olvin Javier Velasquez Maldonado, 39, has been extradited to the United States.


Two detained on immigration charges under DOJ’s "Operation Take Back America

Two individuals have appeared in court on immigration-related charges, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Adam Gordon sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of California

Adam Gordon has been officially sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California.


Donald J. Trump discusses global influence and welcomes return on Truth Social posts

Donald J. Trump, the former U.S. President, utilized Truth Social on April 11, 2025, to address his influence on the global stage and express personal sentiments.


Canadian man sentenced for wire fraud against the elderly in the U.S

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Mohamed Khaled Sakr, a 31-year-old resident of Montreal, Quebec, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy targeting the elderly.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons offenses

On April 10, 2025, DJohn Bryant, aged 32, pleaded guilty to federal charges of drug and weapons offenses in New Orleans.


Washington man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 Metro station shooting

Kirk Spencer, a resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the shooting death of Marcus Covington.


West Virginia woman admits to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine

Sara L. Jackson, a 48-year-old resident of Keyser, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to drug distribution, specifically conspiracy to possess with the intention to sell fentanyl and methamphetamine hydrochloride.