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Florida woman charged with defrauding PPP funds for luxury purchases

Cassandra Yolanda Clarke, a 45-year-old resident of Miramar, Florida, appeared before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Fort Lauderdale facing charges related to COVID-19 relief fraud.


Massachusetts sober home operator pleads guilty to multiple fraud schemes

The operator of several sober homes in Massachusetts has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes.


Buckhannon man pleads guilty to child pornography charge

David Walter McCauley, a resident of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has admitted guilt to charges related to child pornography.


Clinic owner charged with illegal drug distribution scheme

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the indictment of Tampa residents Bridget Luzod and Victor Silva, MD.


DOJ grants nearly $975K for youth suicide prevention in Pacific County

The Department of Justice has allocated nearly $975,000 to support a youth suicide prevention initiative in Pacific County.


Ex-City officials plead guilty to bribery related to cannabis permits

Two former city officials from Commerce and Baldwin Park have admitted to their roles in a bribery scheme involving cannabis permits, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Tulsa man convicted for assault with intent to harm in Indian Country

A federal jury has found Bruce Mitchell Cass, a 50-year-old resident of Tulsa and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, guilty on several charges.


Mexican man sentenced for role in US drug smuggling operation

A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in smuggling fentanyl into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


St. Louis man receives 12-year sentence after assaulting girlfriend

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has sentenced Justin L. Collins to 12 years in prison following a violent incident involving his girlfriend.


Free Speech Protection Act introduced with bipartisan support

On Thursday, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) expressed support for the introduction of the Free Speech Protection Act.


Overland Park officers receive recognition from Attorney General Garland

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.


VA proposes expansion of caregiver support program

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a proposal to expand access to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).


Sisters sentenced for embezzling $1.5M from Florence County business

Margaret Ward Heilman and Katherine Ward Gray have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Netflix debuts 'Fresh Perspective: Short Films' collection showcasing emerging filmmakers

Netflix has announced the release of "Fresh Perspective: Short Films," a collection featuring 12 short films from emerging filmmakers in the United States and Canada.


Stillwater man charged with illegal possession of explosives and firearms

A Stillwater man, Wayne Robert Lund, has been indicted on charges related to the illegal possession of explosives and firearms. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced the charges, which include possession of unregistered firearms and hundreds of...


Postal employee admits to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Myaika Gross, 40, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, pled guilty to wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs.


U.S. Attorney honors law enforcement with 2024 excellence awards

United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV recognized several law enforcement professionals for their contributions to investigations and prosecutions in the Eastern District of Kentucky.


Montgomery man receives lengthy sentence for drug and gun offenses

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison following federal drug and gun convictions.


Bristol man sentenced for leading multi-state methamphetamine distribution network

Christopher "CJ" Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Bristol, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for leading a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy across southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee.


U.S. lawmaker addresses China's export controls on critical minerals

Chairman John Moolenaar has responded to the recent decision by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to limit exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States.