Utica Felon Convicted of Illegally Possessing Firearm
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Khyri Oliver, age 32, of Utica, New York, pled guilty today to possession of a firearm by a felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla…
Convicted Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man made his initial appearance today on charges of illegally possessing a weapon and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Gregory Dorceus, 27,…
Four Defendants Arrested In Connection With The Overdose Death Of Michael K. Williams
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Keechant Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced that IRVIN CARTAGENA, a/k/a “Green…
Former Bank Branch Manager Pleads Guilty To Tech Support Fraud Scheme That Exploited The Elderly
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that defendant ARIFUL HAQUE pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy that exploited victims, including elderly victims,…
Horse Doping Drug Supplier Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction at trial of defendant SETH FISHMAN, DVM, on two counts of drug adulteration and misbranding, with…
Professor Says It Isn’t ‘Obvious’ That Wishing To Have Sex With A 12-Year-Old Is ‘Wrong’
A professor of ethics and philosophy at the State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY) said it “is not obvious” to him that an adult wanting to have sex with a…
Putin Claims US Is Trying To Pull Russia Into A War
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Tuesday that the U.S. was attempting to pull his country into a war in Ukraine, The New York Times reported. “Their most important task is to…
Halfmoon Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kevin J. Nugent, age 44, of Halfmoon, New York, was sentenced today to serve 120 months in prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage…
TAKE 5 $20K Top-Prize Winner Sold in Endicott
ENDICOTT, NEW YORK – The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the February 1 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The ticket, worth $20,365, was purchased at SPEEDWAY located at…
It’s Groundhog day and Trenton Phil saw his shadow, 60 more days of pandemic restrictions and mandates
TRENTON, NJ – Today is Groundhog Day, and while across the Delaware River, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog saw his shadow, bringing us 60 more days of winter, Trenton Phil, scared of his…
Camden County Man Charged with Firearms and Narcotics Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. – A Camden County man made his initial appearance today on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of firearms in…
Whoopi Goldberg suspended after spreading Holocaust misinformation on ABC’s The View
NEW YORK, NY – ABC has suspended radical progressive liberal talk show host Whoopi Goldberg from the daytime talk show, The View after spreading holocaust misinformation on the program a day earlier.…
Three Defendants Arrested For Operating Narcotics Delivery Service Responsible For Three Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Tim Foley, the Acting Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), and Keechant…
British Citizen Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison For Helping Design And Operate Fraudulent Investment Scheme Related To Co-Working Business
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JAMES MOORE was sentenced today to 140 months in prison for helping design and operate a…
Two Bronx Men Charged With 2014 Harlem Murder
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Timothy Foley, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division (“DEA”), and Ricky…
Springfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Springfield woman pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Audri Ford-Victory, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of wire…
NYT Buys Popular Word Game Wordle For Seven-Figure Sum
The New York Times purchased a popular word game Monday for an undisclosed amount in the low seven-figure range, The New York Times Company announced. The word game app Wordle was acquired…
North Carolina Man Arrested for Instructing Others on Making and Using Explosives
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Duplin County man has been charged in an indictment for teaching another individual how to make and use an explosive, knowing that the individual intended to use that…
U.S. Attorney Ross Marks The End Of Human Trafficking Awareness Month With An Appeal To The Public
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross is marking the end of Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a call to action for the…
Somerset County Woman Charged with $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, woman was charged for her role in fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans…