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VideoIdaho Man Sentenced for Assaulting Park Rangers
An Idaho man received a 75-month sentence for ramming his truck into a Park Rangers' vehicle.
VideoJames McClain Arrested on Major Fentanyl Charges
Buffalo resident faces serious penalties after fentanyl distribution arrest.
VideoBoise Man Indicted on Multiple Federal Charges
Fredy Avila Gomez faces several federal charges, as announced by U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis.
VideoLawrence Man Admits Guilt in Drug Manufacturing Case
The man confessed in a Boston federal court to his role in a drug manufacturing operation.
VideoCommerce Couple Sentenced to Life for Child's Death
Life sentences issued for the murder and neglect of a toddler.
VideoTwin Lake Woman Sentenced for Disaster Fraud
Woman falsely claimed Florida beach house as primary residence to steal emergency hurricane funds.
VideoThree Charged After Meth Lab Bust in Terra Bella
An undercover operation has led to charges against three people linked to a hidden methamphetamine lab.
VideoBrockton Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charge
Federal court in Boston hears gun possession plea from involved shooter.
VideoMissouri Man Convicted for Sex Trafficking Minors
A federal jury has found the Missouri man guilty of exploiting minors in a sex trafficking scheme.
Video6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
An earthquake struck north-northeast of Kainantu on September 20, 2026, with moderate impact estimates.
VideoJason Duboise Charged Federally in Arroyo Shooting
Duboise faces murder charges related to a deadly confrontation.
VideoChicago Jury Convicts Man on Civil Rights Charges
Luis Uribe found guilty of sexual assault and robbery by federal jury.
VideoDOJ Questions Federal Handgun Sales Age Limit
A new legal opinion suggests the handgun sales age limit may conflict with the Second Amendment.
VideoNYU and UPMC Agree to Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The DOJ announces settlements with NYU Langone and UPMC on investigations into gender-affirming treatments.
VideoFormer Youth Minister Arrested on Serious Charges
Jeffrey Turner Taylor faces charges involving minors and illegal sexual activity.
VideoCouple Charged with Forging Judge's Signature
Illegal immigrant and partner face charges for forging court documents; children seized.
VideoFederal Grand Jury in Georgia Indicts Multiple Defendants
Defendants face various charges including kidnapping, firearms offenses, drug charges, and immigration violations.
VideoMaryland Man Sentenced in Drug Case Leading to Teen's Death
Kelvin Reyes receives 14-year sentence for involvement in tragic drug-trafficking case.
VideoMoncks Corner Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking
Miquan Xavier Fennick pleaded guilty to drug and firearm charges, receiving a lengthy federal prison sentence.
VideoFormer Sailors Plead Guilty to Selling Deadly Counterfeit Pills
Two ex-sailors admitted selling fentanyl-laced pills to U.S. Navy servicemembers, resulting in a fatal overdose.
VideoRiverside County Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors
A man from Riverside County has been given a lengthy prison sentence for trafficking minors in Los Angeles County.
VideoGuatemalan National Pleads Guilty to False Sponsorship
A 21-year-old pleaded guilty to submitting false info to gain custody of a child.
VideoMichael Brown Charged with Multiple Sex Trafficking Offenses
Brown, also known as Mack Bills, faces charges related to trafficking women for prostitution in New York.
VideoFederal Indictment Against Former School Principal and Teacher
Michael Raymond Roell and Wendy Bailey are charged in a scheme involving employment under false pretenses.
