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By Federal Newswire | Feb 3, 2024
Joly Germine, the leader of the infamous Haitian gang 400 Mawozo, has admitted to charges of gun smuggling and money laundering. He was implicated in a scheme that involved illegally exporting firearms to Haiti, thereby violating U.S. export laws.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), a non-profit organization that provides analysis on the government's impact on the economy, expressed his concerns to Federal Newswire about trivial lawsuits. He stated that these lawsuits not only waste taxpayer money but also hurt consumers through higher costs. He highlighted the insurance industry as an example of attorneys exploiting the legal system for profit.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 26, 2024
A series of arrests targeting large-scale drug trafficking organizations operating throughout the United States has been carried out. The highest number of arrests have been made in Alaska, West Virginia, Nebraska, and Mississippi.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) has announced an extension to the timeline for finalizing a settlement against several companies alleged to have polluted the Passaic River in New Jersey, a part of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site. The Passaic River is among the longest existing and extensively contaminated sites listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Priority List of polluted locations requiring remediation.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a press release stating that Ilya Kahn leveraged his business connections in China and other countries to transfer hundreds of thousands of semiconductors to businesses sanctioned by the United States. These recipient businesses reportedly have links to the Russian Military and Russian Intelligence Agencies.
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By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), an emerging voting structure that requires voters to "rank" their choice of multiple candidates, lessens the impact of minorities' votes, as these voters tend to "exhaust" their ballots in early rounds of voting, according to a new study released by the Center for Election Confidence (CEC). The study draws on research from Princeton University Professor Nolan McCarty that highlighted the adverse effects RCV has on racial and ethnic minority groups.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 12, 2024
A U.S. Navy Sailor has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for their role in transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to Chinese intelligence. The individual, Officer Thomas Zhao, provided information to the People's Republic of China (PRC) in exchange for bribery payments.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 11, 2024
The orchestrators of a fraudulent tax shelter have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, with two promoters receiving 25 and 23 years respectively for their roles in the organization and sale of the illicit program. In addition, two Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have admitted guilt for their involvement in aiding the scheme.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
Cummins Inc. has been ordered to pay a record $1.675 billion in civil penalties for manipulating its vehicle testing, thereby violating the Clean Air Act and California law. In addition to this, Cummins has agreed to allocate over $325 million towards mitigating the damage they caused, which involved the use of software that evaded emissions testing and certification requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
SAP SE has agreed to a settlement exceeding $220 million to address allegations of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The company is accused of attempting to bribe government officials in South Africa and Indonesia.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2024
Two Border Patrol agents from the Yuma sector have been recognized for their bravery in the line of duty by the District of Arizona attorney, according to Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin. The awards underscore the "heroic actions taken in furtherance of public safety."
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that Samuel Salman El Reda, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah, is facing charges related to acts of terrorism for his alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. El Reda has reportedly participated in terrorist operations across South America, Asia, and Lebanon.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
A document procured by Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) discloses that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) directed hundreds of DOJ officials nationwide to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies in executing the "Garland Memo." This revelation challenges prior statements from the DOJ, which sought to minimize the memo's significance.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2023
The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly announced the publication of the 2023 Merger Guidelines. These guidelines elucidate the factors and frameworks that these agencies utilize in their review of mergers and acquisitions.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2023
The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) is intensifying its efforts against networks that exploit consumers through fraudulent microtransactions, effectively concealing their illicit activities from banking institutions. The DOJ recently announced two civil action suits as part of this crackdown.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 13, 2023
The Dannon brothers, residents of Fishers, Indiana, have been sentenced by the U.S. Department of Justice for their attempts to manufacture and distribute machine guns with the intent to support ISIS. In June 2018, the brothers devised a plan to supply stolen firearms to a convicted felon who was collaborating with the FBI.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced charges against four members of the Russia-affiliated military for war crimes. These charges are linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the alleged torture of an American resident in Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2023
Victor Manuel Rocha, who served on the National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 and also acted as the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, is under serious allegations of espionage. According to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice, he has been accused of secretly supporting Cuba's intelligence-gathering mission against the U.S. since 1981.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
A Wisconsin man, who detonated a bomb at a Madison office building in May 2022, has recently pleaded guilty to the charges. The bombing sparked conversations on public safety, as the suspect was also linked to an extremist group advocating for abortion rights.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini," a leading assassin for the Sinaloa Cartel and head of security for its leadership, has been arrested by Mexican authorities. The U.S. government, under Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, is pushing for a swift extradition so that Pérez Salas can face trial on American soil.
