No Habla! Trump Makes English the Official Language of the United States
WASHINGTON — President Biden issued an executive order Friday declaring English as the official language of the United States, marking a significant policy shift in federal language standards. The order revokes Executive…
Five reasons why Donald Trump should be the next President of the United States – Opinion
Five reasons why Donald Trump should be the next President of the United States Donald Trump has been a popular figure in American politics since his election to the White House in…
U.S. Attorney Announces $22.8 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Vitamin Importer For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Products Imported Into The United States
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) Office of Trade, and Francis Russo,…
United States Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against Firearm Companies Illegally Selling Machine Guns
On January 19, 2023, the United States filed a civil complaint in federal court in Brooklyn against two firearm companies, and two individuals associated with these companies (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging that Defendants…
Canada and United States Announce New NEXUS Interview Option to Expand Enrollment Capacity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are moving forward with a new option to increase the enrollment capacity for new and renewing…
Man Indicted for Smuggling in Aliens unlawfully into the United States in a Crime that Resulted in the Death of a Three-Year-Old Haitian Boy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment on January 4, 2023, charging Alcibades De Paz, a Dominican national, with smuggling aliens…
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Address West Virginia Board of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will appear before the West Virginia Board of Education during its 9 a.m. meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to promote career technical education…
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will join with officials from the Charleston YWCA and other key stakeholders on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for National Human Trafficking…
Markenzy Lapointe Swears Oath of Office as South Florida United States Attorney
MIAMI – Markenzy Lapointe was sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida by Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Nominated by President Joseph Biden and…
United States Attorney Implements Groundbreaking Settlement With Meta Platforms, Inc., Formerly Known As Facebook, To Address Discrimination In The Delivery Of Housing Ads
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, announced today that the Justice…
Defendant Extradited to the United States from Mexico to Face Sex Trafficking Charges
Leonardo Jimenez-Rodriguez was extradited to the United States yesterday and is scheduled to be arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr., at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn on…
Canadian Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Bringing An Alien To The United States
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Edwin Ramirez-Cordones…
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit to Co-Sponsor United Against Hate Event in Treasure Valley
BOISE – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit along with the College of Idaho, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, DOJ Community Relations Service, and the FBI are convening a United Against Hate meeting…
Criminal Prosecutions Significantly Increase Under Leadership of United States Attorney Will Thompson during Fiscal Year 2022
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson had a momentous first year as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern District of West Virginia. A series of successful…
United States Attorney Recognizes The Tampa Police Department’s Efforts In Fighting Violent Crime
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the results of the United States Attorney’s Office’s ongoing efforts to fight violent crime through its partnership with the Tampa Police…
Former United States Postal Service Employee Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Stealing Blank Money Orders Valued at Over $4 Million
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Jaleesa Wallace was sentenced by United States District Judge Carol Bagley Amon to 30 months in prison for postal theft. As part of her sentence,…
United States Attorney Ritz Announces Appointment of Four Assistant United States Attorneys
Memphis, TN – Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Assistant United States Attorneys for the district: Mary…
Statement from United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha on the Passing of Former United States Attorney Lincoln C. Almond
PROVIDENCE – The men and women of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island mourn the passing of Lincoln Carter Almond, who led this Office with distinction for…
United States Attorney Announces Extradition Of FTX Founder Samuel Bankman-Fried To The United States And Guilty Pleas Of Former CEO Of Alameda Research And Former Chief Technology Officer Of FTX
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau…
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE COLLECTS $246,498.00 IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022
U.S. Virgin Islands – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that the District of the Virgin Islands collected $246,498.00 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2022. Of that…
Advanced Bionics LLC to Pay United States $11.36 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations Related to Cochlear Implant Processors
PHILADELPHIA – Advanced Bionics LLC, a Valencia, California, based manufacturer of cochlear implant systems, will pay $11.36 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations for misleading federal healthcare programs regarding the…
