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Minnesota man sentenced to federal prison for escaping from custody

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Ray Rosalez, a resident of Worthington, Minnesota, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier for escaping from custody.


Utah man sentenced for death threats over property foreclosure

Ryan Gregory Bracken, a 44-year-old resident of West Valley City, Utah, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


IBM schedules Q4 2024 earnings call for January 29

IBM has scheduled a conference call to discuss its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024.


Raleigh man sentenced for firearm possession after violent incident

Jeremiah Jermaine Debnam, a 30-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 154 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Volga man sentenced for violating Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Joe Hofer, a resident of Volga, South Dakota, for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.


Farmers union backs lawsuit against John Deere over repair restrictions

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed strong support for a lawsuit initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co.


Center for Democracy & Technology surveys reveal concerns over edtech impacts

Since 2020, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has been surveying school stakeholders to understand their experiences with educational data and technology in classrooms.


Colorado man sentenced for attempting to entice minor into illegal sexual activity

Gabriel Estrada, a 30-year-old resident of Denver, Colorado, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into illegal sexual activity. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson delivered the sentence on...


Little Caesars franchisee fined $26K for child labor violations

A Little Caesars restaurant in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been found to have violated federal child labor laws by employing minors inappropriately.


Federal Trade Commission invites libraries to celebrate National Consumer Protection Week

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is set to take place from March 2-8, 2025.


White House conducts presidential transition exercise with cabinet members

Today, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall organized a Principals-Level Presidential Transition Exercise with current and future Cabinet members.


El Salvador man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S

A man from El Salvador has been sentenced in a federal court for illegal reentry into the United States.


Seattle-area men face federal charges for drug trafficking activities

Five individuals from the Seattle area have been indicted by a grand jury for their involvement in drug trafficking activities within Seattle's homeless encampments and International District.


Falmouth bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling over $1.3 million

A Falmouth woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling over $1.3 million from her employer, a flooring company based in Falmouth.


Arcadia man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Tampa, Florida – William Roger Clayton, a 41-year-old resident of Arcadia, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Niagara Falls man sentenced to five years for meth possession

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Jevon Flynn, a 30-year-old resident of Niagara Falls, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Connecticut man receives nine-year sentence for methamphetamine conspiracy

Joseph Lastrina, a 39-year-old resident of Norwalk, Connecticut, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Foreign currency trading firm owner pleads guilty to $6 million Ponzi scheme

Henry Abdo, a 47-year-old from Lebanon, has admitted in federal court to conducting a Ponzi scheme exceeding $6 million through his company, Titanium Capital LLC.


Denver man found guilty of multiple robberies across city

A Denver man, Flozell Beasley, aged 72, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to multiple robberies in the city.


Rock Hill woman sentenced for embezzling $3.3 million from employer

Christina Stevens Gregory, a 71-year-old resident of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud.