News from February 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
On February 2, Chief Michael W. Banks detailed three major drug seizures across Florida, Texas, and California involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
A former high school basketball coach in the St. Louis area has pleaded guilty to attempting to receive child pornography after admitting he sent sexually explicit photos and messages to students.
By K. M. Hamilton | Feb 2, 2026
The American Stewards of Liberty has released a film critiquing Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction efforts under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
One of the leaders of a violent home invasion robbery crew has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, which included charges of robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
Dandre Eric Davis, a 31-year-old Maryland resident and employee at Luke C. Moore Opportunities Academy in Washington, D.C., has been charged with distribution of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual workshop focused on employee noncompete agreements, due to expected inclement weather.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual workshop on employee noncompete agreements on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
The Age Verification Workshop, initially planned as an in-person event, will now be held virtually due to expected severe weather.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
Defendants associated with Growth Cave, including its co-CEOs, have been permanently barred from marketing and selling business opportunities and credit repair programs following a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will lead National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), which takes place from March 1 to March 7 this year.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
A federal district court has permanently halted the operations of RivX, a business accused of defrauding consumers through deceptive trucking investment opportunities.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has required Sevita Health to divest more than 100 healthcare facilities as a condition for approving its proposed $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.’s community living business.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 will take place from March 1 to March 7.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) related to its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans, also known as the Negative Option Rule, to the Office of...
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
Luis Velez, a Mexican national without legal immigration status in the United States, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
Three Guatemalan nationals have been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 2, 2026
This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold two subcommittee hearings in Washington.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
A former anesthesiology resident at Seattle Children’s Hospital and other UW Medicine facilities has been sentenced to one year of supervised release and 200 hours of community service after admitting to stealing and using narcotic pain medication...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
An Albuquerque resident, Julian Alcantar Rodriguez, 35, has been charged in federal court with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) reported that it collected a total of $148,149,674.47 in criminal, civil, and asset forfeiture actions during 2025.
