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Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal US reentry

A Guatemalan man, Edilzar Morales-Barillas, has pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.


Antony Blinken addresses State Department staff ahead of transition

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed employees at the C Street Lobby in Washington, D.C., reflecting on his tenure and the current state of global affairs.


Scaffold firm penalized for unsafe practices at Massachusetts high-rise

A federal administrative law judge has ruled against Greg Beeche Logistics, a scaffold installation company based in Waterford, New York.


FTC reveals use of personal data in setting individualized consumer prices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released initial findings from its study on surveillance pricing, revealing that personal data such as precise location and browser history are often used to set individualized prices for consumers.


Hot Springs man receives federal sentence for drugs and firearms

An Arkansas man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.


FTC finalizes consent order on Chevron-Hess acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order addressing antitrust issues related to Chevron Corporation's acquisition of Hess Corporation.


New Jersey firm fined $1 million for Clean Water Act breach

A New Jersey-based company, National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC), has been sentenced for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act.


Two Dane County men charged with armed robbery of Fitchburg bank

Two men from Dane County are in federal custody following charges related to an armed robbery at a bank in Fitchburg.


Manitowoc man sentenced to 25 years for receipt of child pornography

United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that Robert D. Nytes, a 49-year-old resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.


Boston gang member pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges

A member of the Boston-based gang H-Block has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to drug conspiracies.


U.S. Attorney’s Office reports achievements in crime reduction and civil rights protection

The United States Attorney's Office in Detroit reported significant achievements in 2024, focusing on rebuilding community trust, enhancing civil rights protection, and addressing violent crime.


South Yarmouth man sentenced for firearm possession after domestic incident

A South Yarmouth resident, Michael Giampapa, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Treasury releases new report on trends in U.S. personal auto insurance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) has released a report on personal auto insurance markets and technological change.


FTC examines big tech's role in shaping generative AI landscape

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a staff report examining the partnerships and investments between major cloud service providers (CSPs) and leading generative AI developers.


Sacramento man receives 15-year sentence for armed bank robberies

A Sacramento resident has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in two armed robberies of financial institutions.


Deputy Secretary highlights U.S. role in advancing commercial space industry

Growing up near the Warner and Swasey Observatory in Cleveland, Ohio, Don Graves developed a fascination with space.


Muskogee man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Stephen Patrick Looper, a 69-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma.


Maryland man convicted on drug trafficking and firearm charges faces lengthy prison term

After a four-day trial, Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, from Laurel, Maryland, was found guilty on 12 federal charges related to drug and firearms trafficking.


Jamaican men convicted for laundering millions linked to Colombian drug cartels

Two men from Jamaica have been found guilty by a federal jury in Boston for their roles in an international money laundering operation.


Warehouse supervisor sentenced for stealing $2 million worth of Fitbits

Dwight Oliver, a 40-year-old resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for mail fraud.