Your New Jersey teacher’s post mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk could lead to a loss in federal school funding
TRENTON, NJ – Thousands of teachers across the country are publicly celebrating the public execution and school shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Of all the people who should not be celebrating…
Peruvian National to Face Narcotics Import Charges in New Jersey Federal Court
NEWARK, N.J. — A Peruvian citizen extradited to the United States on charges of narcotics importation conspiracy and attempt made his initial court appearance in Newark federal court on Friday, according to…
Felon Hunter Biden Guilty in Federal Tax Case
WILMINGTON, DE – Hunter Biden plans to change his plea in the federal criminal tax case against him, signaling a significant development just before his trial was set to begin. According to…
New Jersey AG Returns to Federal Courts to Support Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in partnership with California and Pennsylvania, announced the filing of two amicus briefs defending Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. The briefs…
Binghamton Woman Pleads Guilty to Escaping Federal Custody and Methamphetamine Distribution
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Jade A. Pittsley, 34, of Binghamton, New York, pled guilty on Thursday to charges of escaping federal custody and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The announcement was…
Whitehall Woman Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud in Vermont Federal Court
BURLINGTON, VERMONT — Madison Carrig, 30, of Whitehall, New York, pled guilty on Thursday to two counts of access device fraud in U.S. District Court in Burlington. The charges relate to a…
Former Correction Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Contraband into Federal Jail
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Fabienne Osias, 40, a former federal correction officer employed by the United States Bureau of Prisons (BOP), pled guilty on Thursday to smuggling cell phone chargers into the…
Kamala Harris Called for Federal Oversight of Twitter, Removal of Trump, Now She’s At It Again
Vice President Kamala Harris has once again sparked controversy by calling for federal oversight of social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Her recent remarks echo her earlier demands to…
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Federal Informant, Drug and Gun Charges
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of a federal informant, as well as multiple drug and firearm offenses, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross…
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Federal COVID-19 Relief Program
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey couple admitted to fraudulently obtaining approximately $790,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) payments, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Diana Valteri, 42,…
Niagara Falls Father and Son Arrested on Federal Gun Charges
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A father and son from Niagara Falls, New York, have been arrested on firearms trafficking charges, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on Friday. Dustin McCarthy, Sr., 43, and…
New Jersey Amtrack Employee Lied to Federal Agents During Assault Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC – Maurice Driver, a 35-year-old from Gloucester City, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal agent, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew M.…
Federal Indictment Charges Four Bridgeport Men with Armed Robbery Spree
HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted four Bridgeport men for their involvement in a series of armed robberies. The accused are…
Waterbury Gang Member Receives 18-Year Federal Prison Sentence
WATERBURY, CT—D’Andre Burrus, also known as “Dopeman,” a 30-year-old member of a violent street gang in Waterbury, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…
Attorney Among Four Charged in Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Federal Prison
Providence, RI – A Massachusetts attorney, two detainees from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged with involvement in a contraband smuggling operation, as disclosed in…
Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey’s AR-15 Ban as Unconstitutional
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional, applying the decision specifically to the Colt AR-15 and permitting its use for self-defense within…
Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients, New Jersey,…
Stamford Police and Federal Agencies Arrest Suspected Narcotics Dealer
STAMFORD, CT—A significant narcotics investigation by the Stamford Police Department (SPD) Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit, in collaboration with the DEA-Bridgeport Residence Office and other federal and local agencies, has resulted in…
Federal Prosecutor Faces Ethics Charges Over Handling of Presidential Protesters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal prosecutor, Jennifer Muyskens, is currently under scrutiny by the attorney licensing board in Washington, D.C., due to her conduct during the prosecutions of anti-Donald Trump protesters. These…
Classified Documents Case Against Trump Dismissed by Federal Judge
Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Donald Trump FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, who was accused of unlawfully retaining classified…
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal VA Employee
BUFFALO, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Demont Coston, 56, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer to assault upon a federal employee.…