Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
Joshua D. Hurwit is Sworn in as United States Attorney
BOISE – Joshua D. Hurwit has been sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Idaho today. Hurwit was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., on April 25, 2022,…
United States Attorney Waldref Joins Attorney General Garland in Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, joined United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.…
Stifling heatwave grips central United States
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO – Another sweltering hot day loomed on Wednesday for the middle third of the United States, where dangerously high temperatures were stuck well above normal while officials warned…
The Baltic states want more NATO. They won’t get all they seek
By Robin Emmott and Andrius Sytas TAPA MILITARY BASE, Estonia – Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been calling for their region to…
Trump cannot avoid testifying in New York probe, state’s top court rules
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – Donald Trump failed to persuade New York’s highest court to halt depositions in a state probe into his family real estate business, clearing the way for…
Café Santo Domingo arrives in the southeastern region of the United States
Manuel Pozo Perelló, president of Induban, explained that the expansion, made at the request of Goya, will add the presence of Café Santo Domingo to the southeastern region of the United States.…
Even Blue States Think Biden’s EV Charging Station Plan Needs A Reality Check
Even Blue States Think Biden’s EV Charging Station Plan Needs A Reality Check Thomas Catenacci on June 13, 2022 Several western states, including the Democrat-led New Mexico and Colorado, have pushed back…
United States Resolves Voting Rights Lawsuit Against IBEW Local 98 Alleging Interference and Intimidation In 2020 Union Election
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resolved its civil suit on behalf of the U.S. Secretary of Labor against Local 98, International Brotherhood…
Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Twice Deported
A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced June 10, 2022 to almost three months in federal prison. Hector Vasquez-Vasquez, age 36, a citizen of Mexico…
Lebanon Man Sentenced For Threatening To Murder Members Of The United States Senate
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a former attorney, Kenelm L. Shirk, age 72, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to time served of…
Two Flint Men Charged With Fraudulently Purchasing Firearms From Licensed Gun Dealers In Two States To Resell To Others For Profit
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – United States Attorney Mark A. Totten announced today that a federal grand jury charged two men with fraudulently acquiring 62 pistols and rifles…
ACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced PEDRO NAVARRETTE-GOMEZ, 24, of Sacramento, California (originally from Tapachula, Chipas, Mexico) on May 27, 2022, for being an illegal alien in possession…
Former Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts CEO Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Export United States Defense Articles including to The People’s Republic of China
For Further Information, Contact:Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kareem A. Salem (619) 546-8904 and John Parmley (619) 546-7957 SAN DIEGO – Joe Sery, former owner and chief executive officer of Tungsten Heavy Powder &…
Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Targeting Several States
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Austell, Georgia resident pleaded guilty today to using stolen identities to fraudulently collect more than $4 million in unemployment benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES)…
California Man Facing Federal Charges in Maryland for Attempted Murder of a United States Judge
Greenbelt, Maryland – A criminal complaint was filed today charging Nicholas John Roske, age 26, of Simi Valley, California, for federal charges of attempted murder of a Supreme Court Justice. Roske is…
United States Sues The Town/Village Of Harrison, New York And Its Fire Department For Discrimination And Sexual Harassment
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that the United States has filed a lawsuit against the TOWN/VILLAGE OF HARRISON (“HARRISON”), the FIRE DISTRICT…
Sovah Health to Pay United States $4.36 Million to Settle Claims of Controlled Substance Act Violations
ABINGDON, Va. – Sovah Health has agreed to pay the United States $4.36 million to settle claims that the hospital system violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) on numerous occasions between 2017…
British Spirit-Based Hard Seltzer Brand Berczy® Expands Distribution to the United States
Boasting multiple award-winning recipes, Berczy is now being produced in Utica NY, using premium, four-times distilled vodka and real fruit, an effort that will aid in building out the premium end of…
United States Obtains Warrant For Seizure Of Two Airplanes Of Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Worth Over $400 Million
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andrew C. Adams, Task Force KleptoCapture Director, Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of…
United States Attorney Announces Enhanced Enforcement Strategy Targeting Designated High Crime Areas in Detroit
DETROIT – Today, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison, along with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kym Worthy and Detroit Police Chief James E. White announced a targeted law…
North Dakota Man Convicted Of Laundering Over One Million Dollars From Schemes Targeting Victims Across The United States Perpetrated By Ghana-Based Criminal Enterprise
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SADICK EDUSEI KISSI was convicted today of three criminal counts he was charged with for his participation…
Guatemalan Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported
A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to one year in federal prison. Juan Raymundo-Perez, age 34, a citizen of Guatemala illegally present in…
Two men indicted for international conspiracy to ship Fentanyl, other drugs into United States through Dark Web connections
BRUNSWICK, GA: Two men from Canada and the United Kingdom have been indicted in the Southern District of Georgia on federal charges alleging an international operation used the Dark Web to distribute…
Taiwan says to hold more trade talks with United States
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator, John Deng, will hold more talks with the United States on bilateral trade on Wednesday, the island’s government said, after being excluded from a major new…
Mexican Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States after Having Been Previously Removed
Jackson, Miss. – A Mexican National was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for illegal reentry by a removed alien, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt…
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