Ohio man sentenced to multiple life terms for triple murder and drug conspiracy after federal investigation
COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man was sentenced on July 1 to three consecutive life sentences plus 60 additional months in federal prison for murdering three people as part of a drug-related…
Queens DA indicts 11 reputed gang members on conspiracy, attempted murder charges after multi-year probe
QUEENS, N.Y. — Eleven alleged members of two violent street gang subsets have been indicted on charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and reckless endangerment following a three-and-a-half-year investigation into…
Stockton man pleads guilty in major pill-manufacturing drug conspiracy
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Jamar Deontae Barnes, 42, of Stockton, admitted Tuesday to his role in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
D.C. pharmacist convicted in drug trafficking conspiracy involving firearms and opioids
WASHINGTON — Kenneth Josiah Hampton, 26, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of drug trafficking and firearms offenses following a six-day jury trial in U.S. District Court, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Hampton,…
Two men sentenced in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy between California and Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. — Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme to distribute fentanyl and other drugs by mail from California to Virginia, according to federal…
Corrupt Bahamian officials charged in massive U.S.-bound cocaine trafficking conspiracy
NEW YORK — Thirteen individuals, including high-ranking officials in the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), have been charged with conspiring to import cocaine into the United…
Ocasio-Cortez Still Doesn’t Get It: An Election Reaction Meltdown Conspiracy Theory
WASHINGTON — Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat and outspoken progressive, painted a grim picture of America’s future following Donald J. Trump’s 2024 election victory, issuing a warning that sounded more…
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to conspiracy in child sex trafficking case
NEWARK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Soauib Butcher, 30, pleaded guilty…
NBC News Said Replacing Joe Biden on Ballot Was Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory
For months, rumors swirled in certain political circles that President Joe Biden wouldn’t end up on the ballot come November 2024. The notion was brushed off by many as a right-wing conspiracy…
Larry David Goes Off On Trump in Unhinged Rant Filled With Conspiracy Theories
Larry David, the king of curmudgeonly comedy, is back at it—this time taking direct aim at none other than Donald Trump. Known for his biting, sarcastic wit in Curb Your Enthusiasm and…
Essex County man sentenced to 51 months for bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen checks
NEWARK, N.J. — An Essex County man was sentenced to 51 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy linked to the theft of checks from U.S. mail, U.S.…
New York man admits to multimillion-dollar wire fraud conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. — A New York man has admitted to participating in a wire fraud conspiracy that led to more than $2 million in losses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday.…
New Jersey migrant drug dealer admits to conspiracy to import 15 kilograms of cocaine
NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian citizen has admitted to conspiring to import 15 kilograms of cocaine into the United States, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday. Savier Cervantes, 37, of Cartagena,…
New York man pleads guilty in kidnapping conspiracy to force sister into marriage in Yemen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Waleed Abughanem, 32, of Lackawanna, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to misprision of felony for his involvement in a conspiracy to kidnap his sister and force her into an arranged…
Two Rochester residents charged in USPS mail theft and robbery conspiracy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two Rochester residents were arrested and charged today in connection with a series of crimes involving the robbery of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier and the unlawful…
Virginia man pleads guilty to drug distribution and money laundering conspiracy
BOSTON — A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiring to distribute controlled substances and laundering drug proceeds in connection with a scheme involving co-conspirators in Massachusetts and Virginia. Kenneth…
Four individuals convicted of conspiracy to act as agents of the Russian government
A jury today convicted four individuals for their involvement in a conspiracy to act as agents of the Russian government within the United States. Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, and Jesse…
Omaha man sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine conspiracy
OMAHA, Neb. — A 38-year-old Omaha man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, according to an announcement by the…
Not Just a Conspiracy Theory: Facebook Censored Under Pressure from the Biden and Harris Administration
What was once dismissed as a wild conspiracy theory is now back in the spotlight, with none other than Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, confirming that the social media…
Cheektowaga Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man from Cheektowaga, New York, was sentenced on Wednesday to 12 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Cross Malik…
Scrap Metal Dealer Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Catalytic Converter Theft Conspiracy
RICHMOND, Va. — A North Carolina scrap metal dealer has pleaded guilty to theft and tax charges for his role in a multi-state catalytic converter theft conspiracy, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…