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News from May 2025


Maryland man convicted again for threats against federal judges

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Keith Dougherty, 69, from College Park, Maryland.


Inmate convicted for murder and hate crime at Thomson Penitentiary

An inmate at Thomson Penitentiary in Illinois has been found guilty of murder and a hate crime related to the death of another inmate.


Preston County man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges

Steven David Seeger, a 46-year-old resident of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has admitted to federal charges related to child exploitation.


Former NJ caseworker sentenced for child pornography offenses

A former caseworker with the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services has been sentenced to 109 months in prison for charges related to child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Baltimore man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and COVID-19 benefit fraud

Vincent Ford, a 22-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has pled guilty in federal court to multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and oxycodone, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted...


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry charges

Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Honduran national, has pled guilty to charges related to the re-entry of a removed alien.


Former FDNY chief sentenced for role in bribery conspiracy

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Anthony Saccavino has been sentenced to 36 months in prison.


Vallejo man guilty: felon possessed ammo amid motel standoff

After a two-day trial overseen by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins, a jury has found Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition.


German national extradited over alleged $10 million mail fraud targeting vulnerable victims

A German national, Georg Ingenbleek, has been extradited from Italy to the United States to face charges related to a mail fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded elderly and vulnerable individuals of over $10 million.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on May 14, 2025, via Truth Social and Twitter.


Indian national pleads guilty in West Virginia marriage fraud case

Aakash Prakash Makwana, a 29-year-old Indian citizen unlawfully residing in Ronceverte, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft.


Senate Committee advances multiple defense department civilian nominations

The Senate Armed Services Committee has taken steps to advance several Department of Defense civilian nominations.


Buffalo man arrested for firearm possession after prior felony conviction

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of William Morrison, Jr., a 26-year-old from Buffalo, New York.


NAHB releases updated social media marketing guide for businesses

BuilderBooks, the publishing division of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has released a new edition of its best-selling book, "Social Media Marketing for Your Business."


New York man pleads guilty to federal charge over threatening communications

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with P.J. O’Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has announced that Elijah Whyte, a 30-year-old former...


Senator Cassidy introduces legislation to enhance employee stock ownership plans

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at bolstering Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Sacramento man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

Michael Garcia, a 36-year-old resident of Sacramento County, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison.


South Dakota man sentenced for assaults on Santee Sioux Nation Reservation

Mongecka Eastman, also known as "Monga," has been sentenced for crimes committed on the Santee Sioux Nation Indian Reservation.


Ecuadorian national sentenced for illegal U.S. entry after prior removals

An Ecuadorian national has been sentenced in Portland, Maine, for illegally entering the United States after a prior removal. U.S. District Court Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Juan Pablo Clabijo Tacuri, 37, to time served, which amounted...


Second Century Ventures reveals eight firms joining 2025 NAR REACH program

Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has announced the inclusion of eight companies in its 2025 NAR REACH program.