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Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Grand Jury Indicts Cole Tomas Allen in White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting
Cole Tomas Allen faces four felony counts including attempted assassination of President Trump after firing a shotgun at the April 25 event. A DHS intelligence report links the attack to grievances over the Iran conflict and Trump administration policies.
Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Federal Grand Jury in Topeka Indicts Missouri Man for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a Missouri man with producing child sexual abuse material. The indictment shifts the matter into active federal prosecution in the District of Kansas under statutes governing child exploitation offenses.
Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting on Four Counts
A federal grand jury has indicted Cole Allen on four counts related to the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump and assaulting a federal officer. The new charges come amid concerns over Allen'…
680news.comFulton County Board Moves to Block DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Election Workers' Names
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections filed a 27-page motion Monday in Georgia federal court to block a Justice Department grand jury subpoena. The subpoena seeks names and contact information for thousands of 2020 poll workers and county employees.
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Five Charged in Miami Cocaine Trafficking Tied to 540-Kilogram Seizure
A federal grand jury indicted five South Florida defendants for roles in an international cocaine trafficking organization moving drugs from Colombia through the Dominican Republic. The charges connect to a 540-kilogram cocaine seizure in Miami and form part of the Homeland Secur…
usicegov / Wikimedia (Public domain)Guatemalan Man Indicted for Illegal Reentry and Firearm Possession
A federal grand jury in Pensacola indicted 24-year-old Selvin J. Tello-Perez of Guatemala on charges of reentering the U.S. illegally after removal and possessing a firearm as an illegal alien. The charges trigger federal court proceedings that could result in imprisonment and ma…
FBI / Wikimedia (Public domain)James Comey Charged Over Instagram Post Showing Seashells
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges related to an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as '86 47,' alleged to threaten President Trump. Legal experts question the case's strength under First Amendment protections. This marks the second Ju…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Six in Bank Fraud Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in New York indicted six defendants on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The case exposes a scheme that defrauded victims nationwide and triggers mandatory prison sentences upon conviction.
reviewjournal.comCentral Valley Brothers-in-Law Indicted in Meth Distribution Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Ruben Garcia and Heriberto Ayala on charges of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and distributing the drug. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to combat drug trafficking networks in California's agricultural heartland.
jurist.orgSacramento Man Indicted as Felon Possessing Firearm
A federal grand jury indicted 32-year-old Anthony Julian Ramirez of Sacramento on charges of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The charges expose Ramirez to potential prison time and fines under federal law, advancing the case toward trial in the…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)El Salvador National Indicted for Assaulting Federal Officers with Deadly Weapon
A federal grand jury in California indicted Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez on two counts of assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon and one count of destroying government property. The charges expose Mendoza Hernandez to potential decades in prison and advance the case to…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Puerto Rico Incinerator Firm Charged with Clean Air Act Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in San Juan indicted Ramón Plaza-Gregory, Ileana Cortés-González, and Mo-Na-Co Biomedical & Environmental Corp. for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act through illegal emissions from a commercial incinerator in Aguadilla. The charges highlight enforcement…
4300streetcar / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)East Boston Felon Indicted on Machinegun and Ghost Gun Charges
A federal grand jury indicted an East Boston man for possessing a machinegun and ghost guns as a convicted felon. The charges stem from a search uncovering homemade firearms and conversion devices, highlighting federal enforcement against untraceable weapons.
ecns.cnPuerto Rico Incinerator Firm Charged with Clean Air Violations
A federal grand jury indicted two individuals and their corporation for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act through illegal emissions. The charges expose the defendants to potential fines and prison time while highlighting enforcement against environmental pollution in the te…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Pennsylvania Man Indicted on Federal Child Porn Charges
A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania's Middle District indicted a Luzerne County man on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Conviction under the cited statutes carries potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison per count.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Puerto Rico Brothers and Wife Indicted for Gun Trafficking
A federal grand jury indicted three Puerto Rico residents for engaging in the unlicensed dealing of firearms. The charges expose them to potential prison time and highlight ongoing federal efforts to curb illegal gun sales through postal services.
washingtonpost.comMan Indicted for Attempting to Kidnap Memphis Mayor
A federal grand jury indicted Trenton Abston on charges of attempting to kidnap and stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young. The charges stem from an incident where Abston allegedly parked outside the mayor's neighborhood and climbed a fence to approach his home.
ksl.comUtah Felon Faces New Charges for Child Pornography Receipt
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City issued a superseding indictment against a convicted felon for receiving sexually explicit images of a child. The charges expose the defendant to additional federal penalties and advance the case toward trial in the U.S. District Court for th…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Former Fairbanks Teacher Indicted for Child Sexual Exploitation
A federal grand jury in Alaska indicted a former teacher for sexually exploiting a child to produce and possess child sexual abuse materials, resulting in his arrest. The charges initiate federal prosecution that could lead to significant prison time upon conviction.
DonkeyHotey / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)James Comey Indicted Over Instagram Post
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges related to an Instagram post depicting '86 47' in seashells, alleged to threaten President Trump. Comey surrendered to authorities and appeared in court without entering a plea. The case follows a dismissed…
news.sky.comJames Comey Indicted for Second Time
A grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges related to a social media post interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. The case centers on a photo of seashells arranged to spell '8647,' posted nearly a year ago. Comey stated he is innocent and una…
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary / Wikimedia (Public domain)SPLC Files Response to DOJ Indictment, Claims Informants Aided Convictions
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed court papers disputing a recent Department of Justice indictment, asserting that its informants assisted in convicting violent extremists. The group seeks a correction from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and disclosure of grand jury mat…
Charles Booth / Wikimedia (Public domain)DOJ Indicts SPLC on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on April 20, 2026, for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The Department of Justice stated the organization funneled over $3 million in donations to leaders of violent extremist gr…
slate.comDOJ Indicts SPLC for Payments to Unite the Right Informant
The Department of Justice has issued a grand jury indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging payments to an organization behind the 2017 Unite the Right rally. One informant received $270,000 from the center between 2015 and 2023. The case ties to events in Char…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)U.S. Attorney Pirro States DOJ Will Continue Federal Reserve Probe and Appeal Ruling
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that the Department of Justice will proceed with its investigation into the Federal Reserve and appeal a federal judge's order blocking grand jury subpoenas. The probe centers on alleged cost overruns in renovations of two Federal Reserve bui…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Former Trump Campaign Lawyer to Oversee Florida Grand Jury
A former lawyer for President Trump's campaign has been appointed to a role involving a grand jury in Florida. Joseph diGenova is planning to divide his time between Miami and Fort Pierce. The grand jury is overseen by a judge favored by President Trump.
medianama.comICE Withdraws Summons, Seeks Grand Jury Subpoena for Reddit User
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdrew a summons to Reddit for a user's information following a legal challenge but now pursues a grand jury subpoena in Washington, D.C. The user, identified as John Doe, posted criticisms of ICE on Reddit without evidence of crim…
Nadya Peek / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Maryland Grand Jury Indicts Dayton Webber on First-Degree Murder and Related Charges
A Maryland grand jury indicted 27-year-old Dayton Webber on first-degree murder, two counts of reckless endangerment, and possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Bradrick Wells during an argument in a Tesla in La Plata. Webber's la…
winnipegfreepress.com16-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Death of Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship
The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against a 16-year-old boy for the murder and aggravated sexual abuse of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner during a family cruise. Kepner died from mechanical asphyxiation in November while the Carnival Cruise ship Horizon was…
Ars TechnicaUS Government Seeks Reddit User Identity in ICE Criticism Case via Grand Jury
The US government has reportedly subpoenaed Reddit to identify a user who criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The action involves a grand jury summons during the Trump administration. The case stems from a 2019 Reddit post by the user LunchMoney1922.