On March 18, 2022, a federal jury convicted Chi Meng Yang, 36, of Montague, of bribery of a public official, conspiracy to commit bribery, and manufacturing more than 100 marijuana …
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Navajo man sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressALBUQERQUE, N.M. – Bryan Bull, 40, of Shiprock, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced on March 15 in federal court to 14 years in …
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Five Arrested in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy Involving 500+ Firearms Shipped from Georgia to California, Sold on Black Market in California
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA federal grand jury indicted five individuals today charging them with a conspiracy to bring firearms from Georgia to California in order to sell them on the black market, U.S. …
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Former Charter School Board President Found Guilty of Embezzlement and Wire Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – On March 23, 2022, following a week and half-long trial, a federal jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida found Jimika I. Williams, a/k/a Jimika Mason, guilty of two …
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Former San Angelo Police Chief Convicted of Bribery
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSan Angelo’s former Chief of Police has been convicted of accepting bribes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. After a three-day trial and about …
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Four Russian Government Employees Charged in Two Historical Hacking Campaigns Targeting Critical Infrastructure Worldwide
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – The Department of Justice unsealed two indictments today charging four defendants, all Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government, with attempting, …
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Five Members of Violent Criminal Enterprise Indicted in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – Five members of a violent criminal enterprise were indicted by a federal grand jury today in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed large amounts of cocaine …
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Loves Park Investment Advisor Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Financial Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressROCKFORD — A Loves Park, Ill., investment advisor has been sentenced to four years and four months in federal prison for financial fraud. NASEEM SALAMAH, 41, fraudulently obtained a total of …
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(Corrects 10-year yield in paragraph 21 to 2.296%, not 2.969%) By Davide Barbuscia and Ira Iosebashvili NEW YORK – A sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has increased concerns about low …
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FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank would consider extending its money-printing programme beyond this summer if the euro zone economy fell into a “deep recession” because of the conflict in …
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– Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) said on Thursday it intends to withdraw its credit ratings on Russian entities, following similar moves by Fitch and S&P Global Ratings. The rating agency’s …
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New Zealand’s NZME, Google to discuss news delivery terms amid fair payment push
by Reutersby Reuters– New Zealand media firm NZME said on Friday it has signed a letter of intent with Google to outline terms for news content delivery, as the country’s publishers take …
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By Jarrett Renshaw and Trevor Hunnicutt BRUSSELS -U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said that China knows its economic future is tied to the West, after warning Chinese leader Xi …
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By James Pearson and Raphael Satter LONDON/WASHINGTON -Police in Britain have arrested seven people following a series of hacks by the Lapsus$ hacking group which targeted major firms including Okta …
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By Vera Eckert, Christoph Steitz and Nina Chestney FRANKFURT/LONDON – German utilities on Thursday said their country needed an early warning system to tackle gas shortages, a day after Russia …
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Wall Street powers stocks higher, oil lower as world leaders press Russia
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lawrence Delevingne -U.S. stocks rose following choppy trading abroad on Thursday, and oil prices pulled back, as investors watched Western leaders present a unified front against Russia’s invasion of …
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Broward County Women Sentenced for Using Patient Information in Real Estate Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – Samantha Johnson, 57, of Pompano Beach, and her wife, Sandra Shea, 56, of Cooper City, were sentenced on Tuesday by the Honorable United States District Court Judge …
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Allegan County Man Sentenced On $300,000 Elder Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressJames Black used lies and intimidation to scam an elderly victim into paying nearly $300,000 in fraudulent home repairs. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — United States Attorney …
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Nevada Man Admits Money Laundering and Tax Offenses Related to BitClub Network Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A Nevada man today admitted his role in laundering funds solicited for BitClub Network, a $722 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Gordon …
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Providence Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA Providence woman was arrested and detained in federal custody after allegedly emerging onto her front porch to retrieve a UPS package shipped from California with more than two kilograms …
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Group sent to prison for attempted meth distribution
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLAREDO, Texas – Three Texas residents have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to transport 30.1 kilograms of pure meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. …
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Connecticut Man Admits Role in a Murder for Hire
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A Connecticut man today admitted his role in a murder for hire scheme in which a New Jersey-based political consultant paid him and another man to kill …
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Providence Man Pleads Guilty in Fraudulent Checks, Bank Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man who participated in a scheme to use stolen banking information to create fraudulent business checks and obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in bank …
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Minneapolis Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minneapolis woman pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. According to court documents, on March …
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Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shootings Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by three …