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News from August 2025


Rossiter man convicted for possessing homemade explosive device

A federal jury in Pittsburgh has convicted Roam L. Beer, 51, of Rossiter, Pennsylvania, for unlawful possession of a destructive device.


Executives charged with securities fraud for inflating revenue at data intelligence firm

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged three executives from data intelligence and mobile advertising companies with conspiracy and securities fraud.


Trump signs executive order allowing alternative assets in 401(k) plans

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at broadening the investment options available to Americans who participate in 401(k) retirement plans.


Camden County sheriff’s sergeant indicted on federal civil rights charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Buck William Aldridge, a sergeant with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, on charges of civil rights violations and falsifying records.


Mexican national sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry in Oklahoma

Victoriano Ponce-Garcia, a 53-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry into the United States.


Guatemalan national charged after ramming car into ICE vehicle in Oklahoma City

Julio Giron-Ramirez, a 26-year-old Guatemalan national, has been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.


Mexican national receives ten-year sentence for meth trafficking and money laundering

Jesus Ignacio Medina-Leyva, a 29-year-old from Culiacan, Mexico, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and conspiracy to...


Donald J. Trump highlights achievements and commemorates Purple Heart Day in recent posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on Truth Social on August 7, 2025, highlighting his administration's achievements and marking Purple Heart Day.


Two D.C. men receive fifteen-year sentences for drug trafficking conspiracy

Charles Cunningham, 59, and Tyrone Ragland, 57, both from the District of Columbia, were each sentenced to 15 years in prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


National Association of Realtors appoints Andowah Newton as vice president of litigation

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has named Andowah Newton as its new Vice President, Litigation and Associate General Counsel.


Two Pensacola men indicted on federal armed drug trafficking charges

Two Pensacola residents, Calvin D. Thomas, Jr., 30, and Satori Ashanti Keys, 45, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to armed drug trafficking.


Alameda County man charged with stealing rare Chinese manuscripts from university library

A man from Fremont in the San Francisco Bay Area has been charged with stealing rare and historical Chinese manuscripts valued at about $216,000 from a university library system, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Apple announces $600 billion investment plan for U.S. manufacturing expansion

Apple has announced plans to increase its U.S. investment to $600 billion over the next four years, a move that will expand domestic manufacturing and supply chain operations.


Farmington man sentenced for $1.7M embezzlement scheme targeting small business employer

A Farmington man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after admitting to embezzling nearly $1.7 million from his small business employer.


Trump issues executive orders on crypto company banking and retirement account access

President Trump has issued executive orders that address the banking practices toward crypto companies and the inclusion of digital assets in retirement accounts.


Honduran man pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in Louisiana federal court

A Honduran national, Abraham Ramirez-Cantor, age 40, pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States after having been previously removed.


SpineFrontier CEO sentenced for false reporting under Physician Payment Sunshine Act

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, the founder, president, and CEO of SpineFrontier, Inc., was sentenced in federal court in Boston for making false statements to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).


Michigan man sentenced for firearm possession and explosives incident

Arvil W. Bryant, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Litchfield, Michigan, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha agree to pay $145 million over FTC deceptive marketing charges

Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc. have agreed to pay a combined $145 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they misled consumers seeking health insurance coverage.


Mexican accountant sentenced for laundering millions through US-based Bitcoin scheme

Angelica Mendoza Rubio, a 49-year-old certified accountant from Mexico, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in an international money laundering conspiracy.