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Bosnian Arms Dealer Sentenced for Sanctions Violations
Sasa Micev received a 60-month sentence for attempting to broker missile sales from North Korea.
Dominican National Charged with Healthcare Fraud in Massachusetts
Santo Escolastico Cuello faces charges including aggravated identity theft using a stolen U.S. citizen's identity.
Starlink Restrictions Impact Ukraine's Military Operations
Elon Musk's SpaceX imposes overnight limits on Starlink, disrupting Ukrainian missions amid Russian missile strikes.
Monroe Man Found Guilty on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Sirkeameo Vandrell Johnson was convicted and faces a lengthy prison sentence.
West Virginia Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Firearms Possession
Joseph Hartman receives federal prison time amid gun and domestic violence charges.
Florida Man Sentenced in Child Enticement Sting
Chandler Brittain Smith received a four-year prison sentence for attempting to entice a minor.
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
Chris Kurt from Lake Park admits to possessing over 10,000 images and 1,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Florida Man Sentenced for Attempted Child Exploitation
Raymond Lewis Shiver of Crawfordville received 10 years in prison for attempting to entice a minor.
Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Distribution
Matthew Kashas, 43, faces a lengthy prison term after his guilty plea in federal court.
Duane Davis Sentenced for Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis receives 40 years to life for the fatal shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.
260 Individuals Charged in Federal Immigration Crackdown
Federal authorities charge 260 people for immigration-related offenses as part of Operation Take Back America.
Global Crackdown Targets West African Scam Networks
A coordinated international operation disrupts West African criminal scams, results in significant arrests and account shutdowns.
Kansas City Man Sentenced in Serial Robbery Spree
A 32-year-old was sentenced to 28 years for a string of armed robberies.
Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged In-Flight Altercation
Actress Selma Blair faces allegations of assault aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
DOJ Targets New Opioid Substances for Control
The DOJ and DEA announce emergency actions against certain opioids amid new scientific findings.
Goonie Gang Leader Romeo Blackman Sentenced to Life
Chicago gang leader sentenced for murders, gang activity, and narcotics trafficking.
U.S. Citizen Sentenced for Role in Human Smuggling Operation
Isaac Jimenez receives 12-year sentence for involvement in human smuggling and related crimes.
Heal 360 Settles False Claims Allegations for $20 Million
Dr. Mohiuddin's Heal 360 resolves allegations of submitting false COVID-19 claims.
Ulster and Clinton Counties Receive Over $1 Million in Federal Grants
Federal funding aims to enhance criminal justice operations in Ulster and Clinton Counties.
Illegal Resident Convicted for Attempted Child Pornography Production
Alejandro Rojas Garcia faces a minimum of 180 months in prison after being found guilty in a four-day trial.
Santa Clarita Man Charged with Arson for 'Bouquet Fire'
Rodney Ameile Saba faces federal charges for a wildfire that burned over 1,000 acres of federal land.
Dominican National Indicted for Illegal Reentry to the US
Baez-Vasquez faces federal charges after multiple arrests and convictions.
Former SARL Director Sentenced for Embezzlement
Sarah Blood sentenced to probation after embezzling over $200,000 from a nonprofit.
California Businessman Jailed for $14M PPP Loan Fraud
Darren Carlyle Sadler sentenced to 42 months for defrauding the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program.