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Two Indicted in Fatal Manhattan College Fentanyl Case
Two men face charges for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy linked to a student's death.
Ex-Gymnastics Coach Receives 90-Year Sentence for Secretly Recording Minors
Sean Gardner was convicted for filming young gymnasts in bathrooms without their knowledge.
California Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Exploitation Crimes
Markus Hudson Jr. of Sacramento sentenced for crimes involving minors across two states.
HatsanUSA Recalls Blitz and Blitz 777 Air Rifles
HatsanUSA issues recall due to projectile risk, offering free trigger assembly replacement.
Serbian Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced in Texas
Milan Tanovic receives 17-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
U.S. Sentences Issued in Massive COVID-19 Tax Fraud Case
Enforcement actions targeted over 76 defendants responsible for $490 million in intended losses.
Kansas CEO Gets 19-Year Sentence for Major Medicare Fraud
Brett Blackman defrauded Medicare of over $1 billion through his company HealthSplash.
Ex-CEO Pleads Guilty to Major Fraud Scheme
Joshua Wander, former CEO of 777 Partners, admits to a $500 million fraud scheme.
Eduardo Nevares Convicted of Drug and Firearm Charges After Texas Car Chase
Nevares faces a potential life sentence following a federal jury trial for meth distribution and firearm possession.
Texas Man Sentenced for Transporting Illegal Aliens in Dangerous Conditions
Robert Martinez Jr. to serve 21 months for transporting aliens in a tractor-trailer.
Five Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Case in New Mexico
Operation coordinated from Mexican prison causes multiple arrests and charges.
Russian National Charged for Unlawful Export of U.S. Electronics
Alexander Suvorov faces charges for leading a network smuggling U.S. components to Russia.
Miami Man Admits Role in Massive Oxycodone Distribution Scheme
Jose Llerena pleads guilty to distributing over 87,000 illegal oxycodone pills.
No Livestream for Nidal Hasan Execution, Trump Confirms
President Trump announces that Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad will not be broadcast online, following bipartisan backlash.
Mississippi Man Convicted for Child Exploitation Network
Justin Lee Plunk, 39, led an online conspiracy involving minors to create and distribute harmful material.
Contractor Charged with Violating Naval Security Regulations
Todd Jeremy Senff faces 14 charges related to unauthorized access and photography at Naval Base Ventura County.
Oakland Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minor
Keynin McGee, 27, could face life imprisonment after admitting to trafficking a minor.
Ninedee Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison
Maliek Miller received life in prison for the murder of a federal witness under racketeering charges.
Arizona Man Indicted for Assault on Airline Passenger
The altercation led to an emergency landing at Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
Texas Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation Crimes
Thomas Henry Lopez receives 30 years in prison for exploiting minors online.
Texarkana Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Exploitation
Caleb Layne Crawford receives 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.
Newark Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Armed Carjacking
Quadir Whitehead received a 124-month sentence for armed carjacking and drug-related offenses.
Businessman Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Tax Fraud
Ephantus Mwangi, a Missouri resident, receives prison term for failing to pay significant employment taxes.
Convictions in U.S. Tax Fraud Crackdown Announced
Three Maryland men face prison for a $1.1 million fraud scheme involving U.S. Treasury checks.