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By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has requested an independent audit into how the Department of Justice handled redactions in releasing Epstein Files. The lawmakers are seeking answers about compliance with transparency laws meant to protect victims' privacy.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published several social media posts on March 11, 2026, showing continued work on the southern border wall.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A Tonawanda man faces federal charges including production and possession of child pornography after a grand jury returned a sweeping indictment. Authorities allege Trevor Knapp targeted multiple minors online over several years and traveled across state lines for illegal conduct.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Jena Lea Wells has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for helping steal fifteen guns from a Waterloo home. The case is part of Operation Take Back America targeting violent crime and illegal activity.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A Honolulu man was convicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation involving five minors between 2019 and 2020. Authorities say he used social media apps for contact before abusing victims across several locations on Oahu. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A Salvadoran man has been sentenced in Bangor federal court for illegally reentering the United States after previous removals. Authorities say Helmer Osmin Gutierrez was identified during a traffic stop and has been held since October 2025.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
A federal jury convicted Jeffrey Brent Thomas of McAlester on four counts related to sexual abuse involving minors within Indian Country. The crimes occurred in Pittsburg County on Choctaw Nation land and carry potential life sentences.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Jason Paul New has pleaded guilty to armed assaults against four victims as well as transporting a stolen vehicle from Alabama into Oklahoma. The crimes occurred within Atoka County on Choctaw Nation land. Sentencing will follow completion of an investigation report.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Rodrick Miller has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after admitting he lied about how a toddler was accidentally shot last year in Wellston. The case involves multiple law enforcement agencies and falls under Operation Take Back America.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
Since February 28, more than 32,000 American citizens have returned to the United States from the Middle East, according to a statement from Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used social media to highlight issues related to bringing prohibited or restricted items into the United States.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A former Florissant police officer has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally searching women's phones during traffic stops and taking nude images. Authorities say Julian Alcala's actions damaged public trust in law enforcement. The FBI investigated after a victim reported her video had been forwarded without consent.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has ordered new limits on employee compensation at the Tennessee Valley Authority. The directive targets high executive pay and seeks greater fiscal responsibility at the federally owned utility.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
Luis Salaman has been sentenced to over fourteen years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation based in New Haven. Authorities say he attempted to intimidate witnesses during his trial through social media posts. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies working together.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Hugo Jimenez Jr., a Weslaco man, received a three-year federal prison sentence for leading a human smuggling operation across South Texas between October 2024 and May 2025. Authorities say he recruited drivers and coordinated routes through Border Patrol checkpoints before being apprehended.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A federal inmate has received an additional sentence after threatening a prison official in Beaumont, Texas. The case involved specific threats made before the inmate's scheduled release date. Authorities say this prosecution is part of broader efforts to protect officials from violent crime.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A jury has found Derrick Gladden guilty of aggravated assault and firearms offenses for shooting Christopher Seward during a dispute in Washington, D.C., in April 2024. The case involved key evidence including matching ammunition and surveillance footage. Sentencing is set for May.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
Phillis Fugah has been sentenced to over ten years in prison after pleading guilty to carjacking and firing a gun during a violent incident in Upper Darby. The event involved shooting at a victim while fleeing with an infant still inside a stolen SUV. No injuries were reported among victims or bystanders.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
A Virginia man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for traveling to Washington D.C. intending to sexually abuse a young child. Authorities say Timothy Brockerman also possessed illegal material involving children when arrested. The case was prosecuted under federal initiatives targeting online exploitation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests of several criminal illegal aliens convicted of violent crimes across multiple states. The agency says these actions aim to improve public safety by removing dangerous offenders from communities.
