By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Six former law enforcement officers who prosecutors say called themselves the “Goon Squad” are expected to be sentenced this week after they pled guilty last …
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On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed into law the CARES Act, which provided emergency assistance, administered by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), to …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Heroin Crimes
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelMichael Garrick Denson, age 34, from Illinois, received the prison term after a September 14, 2023 jury verdict finding him guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and …
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Former Employee Convicted of Defrauding His Employer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelJames Dwyer, age 46, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a September 26, 2023 guilty plea to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a …
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Federal Court Halts Biden Admin’s Corporate Emissions Disclosure Rule Nick Pope on March 15, 2024 An appellate court paused the Biden administration’s corporate emissions disclosure rule on Friday. The U.S. …
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Tri-Cities Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelJudge Dimke’s comments at sentencing focused on the impact on the victims and how the children in this case have been affected for the rest of their lives. Judge Dimke …
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Former Kentucky Federal Corrections Lieutenant Sentenced for Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate and Writing False Reports
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelTwo other former corrections officers at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Kentucky – Samuel Patrick, 41, and Clinton Pauley, 42 – previously pleaded guilty to related offenses and were sentenced …
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Pocatello Woman Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court records, on February 4, 2023, Monaco, and her husband (co-defendant Jonathan Monaco, 43,) were traveling from California to Idaho – where they reside – when their vehicle …
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Moldovan National Sentenced To Federal Prison For Operating Websites Involved In The Illicit Sale Of Compromised Computer Credentials
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, Diaconu developed, published online, and conspired with others to manage the operations of the E-Root Marketplace, a series of websites that operated for years and was …
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Former Kentucky Federal Corrections Lieutenant Sentenced for Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate and Writing False Reports
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelTwo other former corrections officers at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Kentucky – Samuel Patrick, 41, and Clinton Pauley, 42 – previously pleaded guilty to related offenses and were sentenced …
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Two Madison Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelTysean J. Pollard, 22, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 24 months for distributing fentanyl. Pollard pleaded guilty to this charge on …
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The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Division; …
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MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Police Department is set to receive a substantial federal investment of $1,148,000, aimed at sustaining adequate staffing levels and modernizing its patrol fleet. This funding …
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‘Vindictive Operation’: Oldest Federal Judge Speaks Out Against Colleagues’ Effort To Remove Her From The Bench Katelynn Richardson on March 13, 2024 Washington, D.C. — The nation’s oldest federal judge, …
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By Brad Brooks (Reuters) – Three men face federal firearms charges in connection with a mass shooting at a Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City last month, a U.S. …
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Federal Gov’t Spent More Than Double What It Collected In February Will Kessler on March 12, 2024 The U.S.’ national deficit surged in February as income declined and expenses rose, …
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Portland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder Committed Amid Violent Robbery Spree
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelPORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison today for murdering a Milwaukie, Oregon man in his home amid a violent robbery spree that spanned several …
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Idaho Falls Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 11,000 Fentanyl Pills
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBOISE – Patricia Gomez, 42, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. In …
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Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelA former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals procure more than 30 false and fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans, valued at more than $600,000, was sentenced on March 8, …
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Spokane Drug Dealer Involved in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Violent Spokane-Area Shooting Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelSpokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Amy Katherin Riggs, 36, of Dayton, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty …
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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison in Connection with Fentanyl Death
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelSIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls man convicted of one count of Distribution …
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Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Paul Hendler, 52, of Burlington, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Burlington to a total of 36 …
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Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals The ‘Very Notable’ Concession Robert Hur Made During Testimony Harold Hutchison on March 12, 2024 Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy pointed out Tuesday that special counsel …
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – Marcus Pratt, a 38-year-old resident of Crestview, Florida, has been charged with six federal offenses relating to threatening communications and retaliation against a federal judge. The charges, …
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HARTFORD, CT – Hector Santiago, 29, entered a guilty plea for escaping federal custody, as confirmed during proceedings in Hartford federal court. This admission comes after Santiago’s failure to return …