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Cheektowaga man indicted on sex trafficking and drug charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Darryl Lamont Paul, also known as Darryl Lamont, on multiple charges related to sex trafficking and drug-related offenses.


Small business owner advocates for employee wellness at congressional hearing

Joshua Phelps, a Virginia small business owner and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presented his views to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee.


National Guard State Partnership Program bolsters global security through international alliances

The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs recently convened a hearing to discuss the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and its role in enhancing U.S. security through international partnerships.


Naples man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ammunition

Jesse Jay Perez, a 29-year-old resident of Naples, Florida, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


Brockport woman pleads guilty to making false statements amid ongoing fraud case

Patricia Hutchins, a 53-year-old resident of Brockport, NY, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in federal court.


Senate HELP Committee reviews education and labor nominations

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several nominations within the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Three Canadians charged with firearm smuggling into Canada

Three Canadian citizens have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to smuggle and the actual smuggling of firearms from the United States into Canada.


Canadian national faces U.S. charges over fraudulent prize scheme

A Canadian national, Patrick Fraser, was extradited to the United States and appeared in a Las Vegas federal court on June 18.


Waterbury man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

Robert Amatruda, a 41-year-old from Waterbury, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for cocaine trafficking.


Cantwell criticizes relocation of NSF employees amid luxury renovations

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her criticism regarding the Trump Administration's decision to relocate over 1,800 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from their headquarters.


Senate HELP Committee advances eight Trump education and labor nominees

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance eight nominees from President Trump's administration.


North Stonington woman sentenced for trafficking crystal meth

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Jill Mulligan, a 45-year-old resident of North Stonington.


Marrero woman pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud

Linda Triggs, a 73-year-old resident of Marrero, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).


Former police officer sentenced for child pornography possession

Samuel Joseph Weimer, a former police officer from Show Low, Arizona, was sentenced to 42 months in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.


Fuel truck supplier sentenced for bid rigging involving wildfire contracts

The owner of a fuel truck supply company, Kris Bird, has been sentenced to three months in prison and fined $24,000 for his involvement in bid rigging, market allocation, and wire fraud conspiracies.


South Korean woman pleads guilty to illegal re-entry charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Youngshin Nam, also known as Yejin Nam, a 41-year-old South Korean citizen, pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


Federal immigration officer arrested on bribery charges

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest of Amara Dukuly, a 43-year-old immigration officer from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.


Danbury man indicted for meth trafficking; faces up to 40 years if convicted

Federal authorities have announced the indictment of Brandt Mendelson, a 30-year-old resident of Danbury, Connecticut.


Settlement reached over allegations involving veterans affairs payments

Federal authorities have reached a $75,000 settlement with two Milwaukee-area attorneys, Alex Eichhorn and Scott Wade, the law firm Tabak Law LLC, and workers’ compensation insurance claims adjuster Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The settlement...


Corona man sentenced for tax fraud involving Stan Lee memorabilia

A Riverside County man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for tax fraud related to the sale of Stan Lee memorabilia.