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thegatewaypundit.compolitics18 hrs agoUpdated
Southern Poverty Law Center Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center entered a not-guilty plea Tuesday to charges of wire fraud, false statements to a bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. Attorney Abbe Lowell represented the organization at the arraignment before Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate. Jury select…
news.google.compolitics5 days ago
Chinese National Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges in Boston
A 40-year-old Chinese national was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she recruited women from Asia for a prostitution operation in Boston apartments. The case began after an FBI task force investigated online advertisements in late 2025.
foxnews.compolitics7 days ago
Federal authorities charge five people in alleged Georgia-to-Chicago gun trafficking case
Five defendants face federal charges after authorities recovered 20 firearms allegedly purchased in Georgia and later recovered in three states. Prosecutors say some weapons were converted to fully automatic and linked to violent crimes in Chicago.
nbcnews.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Federal Prosecutors Indict Two Former NBA Players on Sports Gambling Charges
Malik Beasley and Edward Davis face federal charges including sports bribery and wire fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors allege Beasley altered his play during the 2023-24 season to repay gambling debts.
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247wallst.compolitics14 days ago
Representative Charged With Assault After Altercation With Immigration Agents
A member of Congress faces federal charges after an incident involving immigration enforcement personnel. The case carries a potential sentence of up to 17 years despite no reported injuries.
New York Postpolitics18 days ago
Two men charged with importing seven tons of GBL into New York City
Two Manhattan residents face federal charges after authorities say they imported seven tons of gamma-butyrolactone, a substance also used as a date-rape drug. Prosecutors allege the pair brought in enough for roughly one million doses between August 2023 and June.
New York Postpolitics19 days ago
Florida man indicted on charges tied to alleged plot at pro-Israel office
A 27-year-old Gainesville resident faces federal charges after authorities say he drove to a South Florida building he believed housed a pro-Israel lobbying group and intended to carry out a shooting. Prosecutors say the attempt occurred on December 23, 2024, and ended when the m…
New York Posttechnology22 days ago
Man charged with threatening President Trump after social media videos
A 33-year-old North Carolina man faces federal charges after posting videos that threatened President Trump and referenced a military operation. Authorities recovered items matching those shown in the videos.
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Federal Prosecutors Charge 15 People Over Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests
Fifteen individuals face federal charges tied to alleged efforts to block immigration enforcement during two protests in Minnesota. Officials say the cases stem from actions during Operation Metro Surge.
gamereactor.eupolitics26 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary threatens prosecution of court staff who aid immigration arrests evasion
Two former Utah court clerks face federal charges after allegedly helping individuals leave a courthouse to avoid immigration officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration will pursue similar cases.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics27 days ago
Jamaican National Indicted on Immigration Fraud and Benefits Charges
Britney Sherene Curry, 26, faces federal charges including immigration fraud, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud after allegedly overstaying a visa and using a sham marriage to obtain citizenship and VA benefits.
nypost.compolitics30 days ago
Federal charges against six Illinois ICE protesters dismissed after judge cites grand jury issues
A federal judge dismissed all charges against six protesters accused of blocking an ICE vehicle in Broadview, Illinois. The case ended after the judge identified problems with how prosecutors handled grand jury proceedings.
foxnews.compolitics41 days ago
Federal Charges Filed Against Three in Assault on Reporter at Minneapolis Protest
A federal grand jury indicted three members of one family on assault charges after an April incident involving a reporter covering an anti-ICE protest. The defendants have pleaded not guilty and obtained temporary restraining orders against the reporter.
The Hillworld43 days ago
U.S. Journalist Charged With Acting as Chinese Agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II faces federal charges alleging he worked as an agent for China's Ministry of State Security for at least seven years. He was arrested in early March and is scheduled for a pre-indictment plea hearing on Friday.
msnbc.comworld45 days ago
Texas Man Extradited from Panama on Sex Trafficking Charges
A Cuban national living in Texas was returned from Panama to face federal charges that he lured four Cuban women into commercial sex work. The Justice Department announced the extradition on Sunday.
nypost.comworld51 days ago
Fauci Faces Calls for Indictment Over COVID Origins Cover-Up Claims
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces renewed scrutiny over his role in COVID-19 origins research and alleged efforts to shape intelligence assessments. A former associate faces federal charges tied to records handling. Congressional and whistleblower actions continue to examine the matter.
nypost.comworld52 days ago
Tourist Charged After Throwing Rock at Hawaiian Monk Seal
A 38-year-old man faces federal charges after throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on a Lahaina beach. His attorney said the man intended to protect nearby turtles rather than harm the seal.
ocregister.comworld54 days ago
Justice Department Seeks Death Penalty for Suspect in Fatal Shootings of Two Israeli Embassy Staffers
The Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty against the suspect in the fatal shootings of two Israeli Embassy staff members. The decision follows the suspect's arrest and federal charges related to the incident. Officials have not released additional details o…
variety.comworld54 days ago
Iraqi National Charged in U.S. With Directing Attacks on Western and Jewish Targets in Europe, Canada
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a high-level Kata’ib Hizballah member, faces federal charges after allegedly directing attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets in retaliation for the war in Iran. He is accused of carrying out at least 18 attacks in Europe and two in Canada,…
Nbc Newsworld55 days ago
Washington Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Throwing Rock Near Hawaiian Monk Seal
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was arrested May 13, 2026, near Seattle after video showed him hurling a coconut-sized rock at a beloved monk seal named Lani in Lahaina, Hawaii. He faces federal charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endanger…
Forbessports56 days ago
Former Dodgers Outfielder Debuts With Toronto Team Ahead Of Sentencing
A former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder hit two home runs in his debut with a Toronto club in the Canadian Baseball League. The player, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2014, faces sentencing next week in California after a guilty verdict on federal charges. He told a repo…
The Washington Postpolitics57 days ago
Lawmaker Indicted Over Migrant Facility Visit Plans Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight
Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, intends to introduce legislation to strengthen congressional scrutiny of migrant detention facilities. The move comes as she faces three federal charges stemming from a visit to a facility in her district on May 9, 2025. The case…
disabilityscoop.comscience60 days ago
Danish Scientist Poul Thorsen Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 Wire Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen, 65, was flown to Atlanta on May 7 after his arrest in Germany in summer 2025. He faces federal charges of stealing more than $1 million from CDC-funded autism and vaccine research grants awarded to Danish agencies. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg stated that int…
Fox Newstechnology61 days ago
DOJ and FBI-led Operation Results in 276 Arrests and Shuts Down Nine Overseas Crypto Fraud Centers
U.S. authorities, working with international partners and Meta, dismantled organized cryptocurrency fraud networks that targeted Americans and drained millions of dollars. The operation resulted in at least 276 arrests and federal charges against several suspects. Meta provided c…
nypost.comworld62 days ago
Louisiana Man Indicted on Federal Charges Involving Illegal Turtle Sales
A federal magistrate judge in Phoenix ordered Albert Bazaar held in custody Wednesday following his arrest on charges he poached more than 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles and other protected species from Florida. The indictment alleges he sold them to a San Francisco-based exporter…
nypost.compolitics63 days ago
Texas Man Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Officers on National Mall
A 45-year-old man from Texas was shot by Secret Service officers on the National Mall after he fired at them near the path of the vice president's motorcade, wounding a teenage bystander. Michael Marx faces federal charges including assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon and…
ksl.compolitics63 days ago
Texas Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officers After Shooting Near Washington Monument
Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, faces three federal charges including assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon after allegedly firing toward Secret Service agents moments after Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed the Washington Monument. A plainclothes agent spotte…
Fox Newspolitics64 days ago
Cole Allen Indicted on Federal Charges in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges including assaulting a federal officer following the April 25 shooting at the Washington Hilton. A Department of Homeland Security intelligence report obtained by Reuters states that the ongoing conflict in Iran may have contributed…
revolver.newsworld68 days ago
Portland Activist Pleads Guilty to Pointing Laser at CBP Helicopter
A Portland activist has pleaded guilty to federal charges after shining a laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to 45 years in prison and a $5 million fine. The incident and plea are recent developments reported by…
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Nbc Newsworld70 days ago
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Betting on Maduro Capture
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier pleaded not guilty to federal charges for allegedly using classified information to bet on the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The soldier, accused of winning over $400,000 on prediction market bets, participated in the opera…
world70 days agoUpdated
Former Fauci Adviser David Morens Indicted on Charges of Concealing Records
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faces federal charges for allegedly hiding communications and falsifying records to evade Freedom of Information Act requests. The indictment accuses him of conspi…
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680news.compolitics71 days ago
Former NIH Adviser David Morens Indicted on Federal Charges Related to COVID-19 Records
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, faces federal indictment for allegedly using private email to hide communications on COVID-19 research grants. The charges include conspiracy and record falsification amid efforts to suppress alternative virus origin…
lamag.compolitics72 days ago
Former Chief of Staff to Gavin Newsom Discussing Plea Deal on Federal Charges
Dana Williamson, who served as chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom from 2023 to 2024, is in discussions for a plea deal with federal prosecutors. She faces charges related to fraud involving PPP loans, campaign funds, and tax returns. Her scheduled court date on Ap…
reason.comworld73 days agoUpdated
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Targets President Trump; Suspect Charged
A 31-year-old man charged through security and fired shots at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Trump, injuring an officer. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, confessed to targeting Trump and faces federal charges. Officials confir…
bbc.co.ukpolitics73 days ago
Man Arrested After Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner Identified
A 31-year-old man from California was arrested following gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by President Trump. Law enforcement sources identified him as Cole Tomas Allen, who reportedly stated he intended to target offic…
rediff.compolitics73 days ago
Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Leads to Suspect’s Arrest
A shooting incident occurred at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting the evacuation of President Trump and other attendees. The suspect, armed with multiple weapons, exchanged gunfire with law enforcement and was taken into custody. Offic…
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The Bbcworld73 days ago
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; One Secret Service Agent Injured, Suspect in Custody
Gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and others. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Allen from California, faces federal charges. The event was canceled, with Trump vowing to reschedule.
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Fox Newspolitics75 days ago
Man Accused of Syringe Assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Anthony James Kazmierczak, accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a January town hall, plans to change his plea to guilty on federal charges. The incident followed heightened tensions after an ICE agent's killing of Renee Good. A hearing is set for May 7, 2026.
nypost.comworld75 days ago
DOJ Charges SPLC with Fraud for Funding Extremist Groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal charges for allegedly funneling over $3 million to hate groups and bankrolling extremist leaders. Donors including George Clooney's foundation and George Soros's Open Society Foundations have not commented on the indictment. The charg…
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Man Charged with Attempted Attack on AI Executive and Company Headquarters
A Texas man was arrested and charged with attempting to attack an AI executive’s home and the headquarters of an AI company. He faces state and federal charges, with court proceedings scheduled through 2027.
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Man Charged with Arson in Ontario Warehouse Fire After Comparing Himself to Luigi Mangione
Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, faces state and federal charges for setting fire to a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse in Ontario, California, on Tuesday. The blaze destroyed $500 million in Kimberly-Clark paper products and a $150 million building. Prosecutors stated Abdulkarim sent mes…
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Two Suspects Charged in Bomb Attack Outside NYC Mayor's Residence, Aimed to Kill Up to 60 People
Two men face federal charges for throwing a homemade bomb outside Gracie Mansion, the New York City mayor's home. Prosecutors state the suspects intended to kill up to 60 people and expressed desires to start terror. A notebook found with one suspect detailed bomb-making instruct…
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Matthew Perry's Stepmother Calls for Maximum Sentence for Jasveen Sangha in Actor's Death Case
Suzanne Perry, stepmother of the late Friends actor Matthew Perry, has stated that Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' should receive the maximum sentence. Sangha faces sentencing on Wednesday for her role in supplying ketamine that contributed to Perry's death in Octo…
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Tennessee Air National Guardsman Charged After Applying to Be Hitman on Spoof Website
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces federal charges for attempting to hire a hitman through a fake online service. The website, designed as a parody to expose such solicitations, led to his arrest by the FBI. The Department of Justice announced the charges following the inci…
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