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News from August 2025


Former Nashville auto dealer convicted of multimillion-dollar bank fraud

A federal jury in Nashville has convicted Mark Janbakhsh, 49, of Brentwood, Tennessee, on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making false statements to a bank, bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement...


St. Louis County man sentenced for multiple bank robberies across region

A man from Velda Village Hills, Missouri, has been sentenced to 107 months in federal prison for a series of bank robberies in the St. Louis area. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence on Thursday to Derrick Snulligan, 62,...


Fort Wayne man receives 15-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses

Brian Britt, a 30-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to fentanyl distribution and firearms possession.


Four charged in $7 million opioid distribution scheme involving Michigan doctors

Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging two physicians, a clinic owner, and a patient recruiter with participating in an alleged $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy.


Two Fayette County men plead guilty to federal firearm offenses

Two men from Oak Hill, Fayette County, pleaded guilty to federal gun charges in Charleston, West Virginia.


Baltimore man convicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

A federal jury in Baltimore has convicted Donte Williams, 33, of several drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


U.S. and Singapore extend counterterrorism technology pact through 2036

The United States Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence have renewed their collaboration by signing the third installment of the Combating Terrorism Research and Development Agreement.


Mexican citizen sentenced for possessing counterfeit social security card in Charleston

Julio Cesar Ruiz-Perez, a 21-year-old Mexican citizen residing illegally in Charleston, pleaded guilty to possessing a counterfeit Social Security card with the intent to defraud the United States.


Gang member receives over 15-year sentence for drug distribution and firearm possession

Tobias Leary, a 44-year-old resident of Caldwell, has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and unlawfully possessing a firearm.


Donald J. Trump shares breaking news updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on August 14, 2025 via Truth Social, referencing breaking news from the "President Trump News Community" and signaling continued engagement with his audience.


Canadian resident faces drug charges after major cocaine seizure at Peace Bridge

A Canadian resident has been arrested at the U.S.-Canada border and charged with possession with intent to distribute over 100 kilograms of cocaine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Five charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations in eastern Washington

Five individuals with prior criminal records have been indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.


Chinese national sentenced for laundering millions tied to ‘pig butchering’ scams

A Chinese national has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for laundering approximately $3.5 million obtained from victims of investment scams known as “pig butchering” schemes.


Small businesses report greater optimism amid changing economic outlook

Small business owners are showing increased optimism about future business conditions, according to findings shared by Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center.


Two Brooklyn men charged with federal firearms offenses after Flatbush shootout

Two men, Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard, have been charged with federal firearms violations following a gunfight that took place on August 12, 2025, in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.


Evergreen man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

An Evergreen man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama.


Baltimore man sentenced to eight years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession

Ethan King, a 20-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Collin County has been indicted for unlawfully returning to the United States, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


West Memphis man receives ten-year sentence for repeat firearm offense

Christopher Grays of West Memphis has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after his second conviction for being a felon in possession of firearms.


Warsaw man convicted of firearm possession as unlawful drug user

A federal jury has found Gary Schmucker, 47, of Warsaw, Indiana, guilty of possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user.