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Fair housing champions honored by NAR and Realtor.com for advancing homeownership

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Realtor.com have recognized three real estate professionals with the Fair Housing Champion Award.


Two Maryland men plead guilty in West Virginia firearms trafficking case

Two residents of Hagerstown, Maryland, have admitted involvement in a firearms trafficking scheme that spread into Berkeley County, West Virginia.


FBI's media destruction services audited by DOJ OIG

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) has released a report concerning an audit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) media destruction services.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Felice Friedson on War, Journalism, and the Fragile Realities of the Middle East

Far from the action, debates in the West over the Israel-Hamas war are fierce. For journalists who must report on the ground, one challenge is to report the facts while avoiding personal views. Felice Friedson is managing to provide context for her reporting that has so far been acceptable to both sides.


AFSA VP: New tariffs 'threaten to plunge the auto market into upheaval not seen since the pandemic'

Timothy Gill, vice president of research and chief economist for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), said that new car sales surged in March as buyers attempted to front-run impending tariffs.


AFSA VP Gill: Recent job report 'represents the calm before the storm'

Timothy Gill, Vice President and Chief Economist of the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), said that the March employment report indicated a resilient labor market but cautioned about potential challenges following the recent tariff...


Jamestown women face narcotics conspiracy charges with ties to trafficking ring

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has confirmed the arrest of Sabrina Flores, also known as Notorious Marie, and Sandra Pavlock, also referred to as Sondra L. Pavlock, both residents of Jamestown, New York.


Okemah resident admits guilt in federal meth distribution case

Jeffrey Gilbert Franklin, Jr., a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime.


Jury finds D.C. man guilty in social club shooting

Roger Lee Jones, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a Superior Court jury for multiple charges, including assault with intent to kill while armed.


Tulsa resident convicted for unlawful firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods

A federal jury has convicted Prophet Kelly Lamar Clark, a 52-year-old man from Tulsa, for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Maryland woman receives over nine years for leading large check fraud scheme

A Maryland woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for her role as the leader of a large check fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis handed down the 114-month sentence to 24-year-old Tianna Cosby, also known as...


Allston resident charged with methamphetamine and "date rape drug" trafficking

An Allston resident has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), analogous to Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), also known as the “date rape drug.” Local authorities have indicted Peter Schiepers, 32, with multiple counts...


AIA supports reform of defense acquisition process under Trump administration

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for President Trump's recent Executive Order.


United States Attorney’s Office commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Mobile, Alabama

The United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Alabama is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to 12, 2025.


North Carolina U.S. Attorneys host event for National Crime Victims' Rights Week

The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities nationwide to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to April 12, 2025.


Fayetteville man sentenced to 40 months for drug trafficking in Cumberland County

A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Cumberland County.


Rapid City man receives over four years for firearm theft

A Rapid City man, Zachary Coats, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for the theft of firearms.


Buffalo man admits to conspiracy in mail theft case

Eric Michael Robinson, a resident of Buffalo, New York, has admitted to his involvement in a mail theft conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. received Robinson's guilty plea on charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, a crime...


Georgia woman convicted in elderly kidnapping incident

A federal jury in Asheville has found Stephanie Miranda Neace, 32, guilty of kidnapping and robbery involving an elderly victim.


FinCEN holds Southwest Border GTO webinars with financial and law enforcement sectors

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in collaboration with the Texas Department of Banking, held two informational webinars regarding the U.S. Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order...