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AIA President praises new aerospace and defense deals

Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed his approval of recent aerospace and defense agreements announced this week.


Stanislaus man sentenced for transporting minor with intent for illegal activity

Cristian Ceja, a 28-year-old resident of Turlock, has been sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Bryan County resident pleads guilty to federal drug charge

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Sean Paul Duer, a 58-year-old resident of Durant, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge.


Former CEO pleads guilty in investment fraud scheme

The former CEO of a healthcare services company has admitted to participating in an investment fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that Parmjit Parmar, also known as "Paul Parmar," pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities...


Philadelphia man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

James J. Sirleaf, a 65-year-old tax preparer from Darby, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme involving false tax returns.


Maryland man convicted again for threats against federal judges

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Keith Dougherty, 69, from College Park, Maryland.


Inmate convicted for murder and hate crime at Thomson Penitentiary

An inmate at Thomson Penitentiary in Illinois has been found guilty of murder and a hate crime related to the death of another inmate.


Preston County man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges

Steven David Seeger, a 46-year-old resident of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has admitted to federal charges related to child exploitation.


Baltimore man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and COVID-19 benefit fraud

Vincent Ford, a 22-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has pled guilty in federal court to multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and oxycodone, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted...


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry charges

Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Honduran national, has pled guilty to charges related to the re-entry of a removed alien.


Former FDNY chief sentenced for role in bribery conspiracy

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Anthony Saccavino has been sentenced to 36 months in prison.


Vallejo man guilty: felon possessed ammo amid motel standoff

After a two-day trial overseen by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins, a jury has found Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition.


German national extradited over alleged $10 million mail fraud targeting vulnerable victims

A German national, Georg Ingenbleek, has been extradited from Italy to the United States to face charges related to a mail fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded elderly and vulnerable individuals of over $10 million.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on May 14, 2025, via Truth Social and Twitter.


Indian national pleads guilty in West Virginia marriage fraud case

Aakash Prakash Makwana, a 29-year-old Indian citizen unlawfully residing in Ronceverte, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft.


Senate Committee advances multiple defense department civilian nominations

The Senate Armed Services Committee has taken steps to advance several Department of Defense civilian nominations.


Buffalo man arrested for firearm possession after prior felony conviction

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of William Morrison, Jr., a 26-year-old from Buffalo, New York.


NAHB releases updated social media marketing guide for businesses

BuilderBooks, the publishing division of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has released a new edition of its best-selling book, "Social Media Marketing for Your Business."


Senator Cassidy introduces legislation to enhance employee stock ownership plans

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at bolstering Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Sacramento man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

Michael Garcia, a 36-year-old resident of Sacramento County, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison.