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Ski coach receives over six years in prison for creating child pornography

John David Degelau, a 28-year-old former youth ski coach, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.


Two Houston residents plead guilty in business email compromise scam

A Houston man and woman have pleaded guilty to their roles in an identity theft and business email compromise (BEC) scam, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


White House issues directive targeting domestic terrorism after rise in political violence

The White House has issued a new National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7) focused on countering domestic terrorism and organized political violence.


Three Miami men indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

Three men from Miami have been indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges related to the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances.


FTC halts deceptive cancer charity scheme involving over $45 million in donations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in partnership with 22 agencies from 19 states, has halted a charity fundraising operation accused of misleading donors.


Inkster mayor's former aide pleads guilty in federal bribery probe

A former executive assistant to the mayor of Inkster, Michigan, pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal agents during an investigation into a bribery scheme involving the former mayor.


Serial offender sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation crimes

Samuel Eric Snell, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and will serve 10 years of supervised release for producing child pornography.


Trump administration approves qualified divestiture plan for TikTok's US operations

The White House has announced that a plan for the divestiture of TikTok’s U.S. operations will move forward, following an interagency review process led by the Vice President in consultation with several federal agencies.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Roma Port of Entry in Texas seized more than $13 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of carbonated soft drinks, according to an announcement from the agency.


Repeat sex offender sentenced to 15 years for distributing child pornography

Nicholas Richard Lugo, 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child pornography.


Mexican national pleads guilty in alien smuggling case resulting in death

A Mexican national living illegally in Edinburg has pleaded guilty to transporting undocumented immigrants, resulting in a death, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Brockton man sentenced to seven years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Brockton man with a previous manslaughter conviction was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


Pigeon Springs man sentenced to probation for fatal DUI crash

A man from Pigeon Springs has been sentenced to three years of probation following a fatal drunk driving crash that occurred in September 2024.


Two Mexican nationals sentenced for illegal re-entry after prior removals

Two Mexican nationals have pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


CBP seizes over $200K in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry seized over $200,000 worth of cocaine during an inspection on September 22.


Houston man sentenced to over seven years for armed taco truck robbery

A 49-year-old Mexican national living illegally in Houston has been sentenced to 94 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of a local taco truck, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Arizona man pleads guilty to sexual abuse charge involving threats

An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse involving the use of threats and intimidation.


D.C. inmate receives extra prison time for smuggling drugs and weapons into jail

Stefon Freshley, a 29-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was sentenced to an additional 36 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Central Detention Facility (CDF) while awaiting trial.


New Orleans man pleads guilty in CARES Act fraud case

A New Orleans resident has pleaded guilty to charges of making false statements and money laundering in connection with fraud involving the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).


Houston man receives over 15 years for child exploitation offenses

A Houston man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a minor and for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.