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Waterbury man sentenced to over 18 years for drug trafficking

Gawayne Fisher, also known as "Fruit" and "Tank," was sentenced to 217 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven.


Rubio emphasizes U.S. interests in call with China's Wang Yi

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Wang Yi, China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister.


Colombian narco trafficker sentenced for conspiracy to import cocaine into U.S

Aldemar Soto-Charry, a 64-year-old member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison.


Philadelphia man sentenced for burglary on Choctaw Indian Reservation

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for a burglary committed on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.


Education department releases guidelines on ethical AI use in schools

In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released its Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration.


Madison man sentenced for conspiracy to defraud US healthcare programs

A Madison man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the United States.


Nashville men face federal charges over weapons and drug offenses

Three Nashville men, each with previous convictions for violent crimes or drug felonies, face federal charges related to firearms and drugs.


Federal court sees arraignments on drug and sexual abuse charges

The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several arraignments before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments issued by the Grand Jury or criminal complaints.


Standing Rock man sentenced for fatal shooting in December 2023

A Standing Rock man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old mother of three.


Columbia County man receives 20-year sentence for distributing child sex abuse material

Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced William Ervin Daniels, a 45-year-old resident of Lake City, to 20 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Laredo CBP arrests man with felony warrant related to child indecency

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have apprehended a local man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged sex offense involving a child.


Houston operation leads to arrests for money laundering and drug trafficking

A major law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals for alleged money laundering and drug trafficking violations, as announced by acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Savage woman pleads guilty in $250 million child nutrition fraud scheme

A woman from Savage, Minnesota, has admitted guilt in a scheme that defrauded a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Las Vegas man sentenced for soliciting sexual photos from minor

A man from Las Vegas has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for soliciting sexually explicit photos from an eight-year-old girl.


Rubio discusses Houthi threat with Yemeni PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak, according to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


Interior Department restores historic names under executive order

In line with a recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior has initiated changes to restore historic names that honor American legacy.


Former contractor convicted for defrauding FEMA post-Hurricane Maria

Tiffany Brown, a former government contractor, was found guilty by a jury of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a Georgia-based litigation funding company.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Latvia ties with Latvian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


San Francisco tech company founder indicted for fraud schemes

A 25-count indictment was revealed today against Alexander Charles Beckman, the founder and former CEO of GameOn, Inc., and Valerie Lau Beckman, an attorney who worked on GameOn matters.


Federal grand jury indicts 12 in alleged multi-million dollar email scam

A federal grand jury in Columbia has returned a 12-count indictment against 12 individuals accused of conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.