New Castle Woman Had Role in Cocaine Trafficking Organization

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Deia Eggleston, age…

New Orleans Man Pleads to Gun and Drug Distribution Charges

NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that QUENTRELL BERTHOLOTTE, age 29, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty as charged on February 24, 2022 to a four count…

Former Rogers Company Owner and Former CEO Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud/Kickback Conspiracy, Other Crimes

FORT SMITH – Both the former owner of a Rogers-based medical supply and billing company and its former chief executive officer have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles…

US Tech Companies Crack Down On Russian State-Backed Media Despite Kremlin Pressure

US Tech Companies Crack Down On Russian State-Backed Media Despite Kremlin Pressure Ailan Evans on February 28, 2022 American tech companies have taken steps to limit the spread of content from Russian…

Baltimore CBP Officers Seize Shipment of 29,000 Counterfeit Water Purifier Filters from China

BALTIMORE – To borrow from the 1960’s rock band The Standells, I want to tell you a story about what Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found down by the Patapsco River,…

Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Over 8 Years for Possession of a Firearm

Memphis, TN – Eric Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney…

Washington Parish Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JAKARI BROWN, a/k/a “Jakari Lemar,” age 23, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was charged on February 25, 2022, in a one-count indictment by a federal grand jury with…

DOJ Adds Employee Defendants in Illegal Opioid Distribution and Health Care Fraud Lawsuit Against Northeast Philadelphia Pharmacy

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that the United States filed an amended civil complaint against pharmacist Todd Goodman and pharmacy employees Eric Pestrack and Lee Kamp for their…

Syracuse Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Possessing Firearms and Ammunition as a Felon

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Kamar L. Boatman, 36, of Syracuse was sentenced today to serve 60 months (five years) in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, announced…

New Orleans Man Indicted for Gun and Drug Trafficking Offenses

NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DESEAN CHRISTY, age 37, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on February 25, 2022 in a three-count indictment by a…

Ukrainian National Guard Tweets About Greasing Bullets For Chechen Fighters With Pork Fat

A Ukrainian military unit is preparing a surprise for Chechen militants expected to join the Russian invasion — greasing its bullets with pork fat. A member of the Azov Battalion was seen…

Two Philadelphia Men Convicted of Running Credit Card Fraud Ring Using 200,000+ Stolen Accounts

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Malan Doumbia, 38, and Souleymane Diarra, 36, both of Philadelphia, PA, were convicted after trial of nine counts including conspiracy to commit…

Trudeau’s Emergency Act Sent A Shockwave Through The Cryptocurrency World

Chris Brunet on February 25, 2022 In a move that has angered crypto investors, companies and enthusiasts all over the world, the Canadian government is considering permanently extending the emergency measures that…

Pennsylvania Motel Owner Sentenced for Human Trafficking, Drug Trafficking

SCRANTON, PA – A Pennsylvania man is heading to prison for 180 months after being found guilty for trafficking drugs and humans out of two hotels in the Poconos. Faizal Bhimani, age…

Distributor for Hustlas Don’t Sleep Drug Gang Admits Guilt

PITTSBURGH, PA — A former resident of North Versailles, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Jason…

New Jersey lawmaker wants to ban New Jersey businesses from deals with Russian companies

TRENTON, NJ – In 2012, former U.S. President Barack Obama mocked his Republican presidential opponent Mitt Romney who then said Russia is America’s biggest national security threat. “The 1980s called and want…

Metairie Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that EMILE JONES, age 44, of Metairie, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 23, 2022 by the Honorable Jane Triche Milazzo after previously pleading…

New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DENZEL SHINE, age 24, of New Orleans, and RAHKEEN ROBERTS, age 24, of New Orleans, pled guilty on February 23, 2022 to…

WASHINGTON – Ten Florida residents were charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged roles in a $67 million health care fraud, wire fraud, kickback,…

Russia Will Restrict Access To Facebook Over Alleged ‘Censorship’

A Russian regulator said Friday that the country would partially limit access to Facebook in response to the tech giant’s alleged restricting of Russian media accounts. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s internet and communications regulator,…

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