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chicago.suntimes.comworld7 days ago
Officials charge man with threats against lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
Federal authorities filed charges against a man accused of issuing threats targeting a U.S. lawmaker, Muslims and transgender individuals. The case involves alleged online statements made in recent days.
espn.comworld7 days ago
Eight men charged in alleged plot targeting UFC event
Federal authorities charged eight individuals with planning an attack on a UFC event using explosive drones and firearms. Prosecutors outlined two counts carrying maximum penalties of 15 years and life imprisonment respectively.
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nypost.compolitics9 days ago
Southern Poverty Law Center Report Describes Source Inside Patriot Front
The Southern Poverty Law Center published an intelligence report stating it received information from a source close to Patriot Front. The report detailed communications and recruitment efforts involving the group.
abcnews.go.comsports14 days agoUpdated
Former Olympian Indicted Over Damage to Reflecting Pool
Federal authorities charged a former Olympian with one felony count of property destruction after an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment alleges more than $1,000 in damage to the pool lining on June 19.
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New York Postworld23 days ago
Former New York City mayor's advisor posts $4.7 million Florida home for $2 million bond
Frank Carone, 56, used his Boca Raton beach house to secure release after his arrest on federal bribery charges. Court documents describe alleged payments tied to a city migrant-shelter contract.
New York Postpolitics26 days agoUpdated
Convicted killer charged in death of 14-year-old girl after sentence commuted
A man previously convicted of manslaughter was charged with multiple federal counts after his 14-year-old niece died from a suspected cocaine overdose. Prosecutors say the death occurred one day after the girl was reported missing in March.
New York Postpolitics29 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…
news.sky.comworld31 days ago
Fifteen People Charged With Interfering With Federal Immigration Operations In Minnesota
Federal prosecutors filed charges against fifteen individuals accused of using force to disrupt immigration enforcement activities. The case centers on events at a Minnesota facility operated by federal immigration authorities.
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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.
theblaze.compolitics35 days ago
Former Campaign Staffer Charged in University of Michigan Vandalism Case
Federal prosecutors filed charges against a former staffer for a Democratic Michigan Senate candidate and seven others for alleged vandalism and threats targeting University of Michigan officials and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit between October 2023 and April 202…
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The Independentworld45 days ago
Two Scientists Charged With Smuggling Deactivated Mpox Virus Into U.S.
Federal authorities charged two scientists at a government laboratory with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the United States without permits and making false statements to investigators. The charges were filed after the pair returned from the Republic of Congo.
Nbc Newssports49 days ago
Former NBA player Terry Rozier faces new federal sports-bribery charges
Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against former NBA player Terry Rozier for sports bribery and honest-services wire fraud conspiracy. The case is part of a larger sports-betting investigation involving the league.
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Tourist Throws Rock at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal, Mistaking It for Sea Lion Attacking Turtles
Federal prosecutors filed charges against a Washington state resident accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. The tourist's lawyer said the man has faced online harassment and threats after the incident.
msnbc.comworld54 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.comworld61 days ago
California Man Charged With Attempting to Export Hundreds of Turtles
A Daly City resident was arrested and charged Friday with conspiracy and Lacey Act violations after allegedly trying to ship hundreds of turtles to Taiwan. Prosecutors say the scheme involved false permit claims and purchases of poached reptiles.
The Guardianscience62 days ago
California Man Charged with False Statements on Federal Turtle Export Permit
Donald Do was arrested after allegedly using a false captive-bred claim to obtain a federal export permit for protected turtles. Authorities also detained a Louisiana man accused of supplying more than 1,700 turtles.
theinertia.comworld63 days ago
Washington Man Charged With Harassing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
Federal authorities arrested a 38-year-old man from Covington, Washington, on charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui. Prosecutors said the man threw a rock at the seal known as Lani on May 5, nearly striking the animal.
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Fox Newsworld67 days ago
Federal Authorities Charge More Than 25 Alleged Tren de Aragua Members
Federal authorities arrested more than 25 alleged members and associates of the Tren de Aragua gang in a nationwide operation. Officials seized over 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of drugs and more than $100,000 in cash. Charges were filed across six U.S. Attorney's offices.
The Federalistpolitics67 days ago
Magistrate Judge Denies SPLC Motion as Moot in Federal Fraud Case
Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate ruled on May 6 2026 that the government is not lying about the Southern Poverty Law Center and there is no evidence it intends to, denying the organization's request for a court order. The SPLC, charged with making false statements to banks and wire tr…
nypost.comworld71 days ago
Federal Authorities Charge Louisiana Man With Turtle Poaching Conspiracy
Authorities detained Albert Bazaar of Angie, Louisiana, on charges of conspiracy and violations of the Lacey Act. An indictment alleges he poached more than 1,800 turtles from Florida waterways between January 2022 and December 2023 and sold them to an exporter who shipped the an…
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nypost.compolitics72 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.compolitics72 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…
ABC Newspolitics72 days ago
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.
ABC Newsworld73 days ago
U.S. Attorney Details Suspect's Statements in Secret Service Shooting Near White House
A suspect exchanged gunfire with Secret Service officers near the White House on May 4, 2026, injuring himself and a juvenile bystander. The U.S. Attorney for D.C. reported the suspect said 'F the White House' en route to the hospital and plans to charge him with assault on a fed…
revolver.newsworld77 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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The Independenttechnology79 days ago
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…
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Nbc Newsworld79 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…
bbc.co.ukpolitics82 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…
Pivox / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)politics78 days agoUpdated
Surveillance Video Released of Attempted Attack at White House Correspondents' Dinner
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released security footage showing a suspect's attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026. The incident lasted seven seconds, with the armed individual subdued by federal agents without serious injuries. Charges inclu…
Nbc Newsworld86 days ago
Stepbrother Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Teen's Cruise Ship Death
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old found dead on a Carnival cruise ship in November 2025, entered a not guilty plea to federal murder and sexual abuse charges. The plea was filed in Miami federal court on April 21, 2026, ahead of a brief arraignment the ne…
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Two Men Arraigned on Federal Terrorism Charges After Throwing Homemade Bombs Outside Gracie Mansion
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both from Pennsylvania, were arraigned in Manhattan federal court on federal terrorism charges related to throwing homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on March 7, 2026. The devices did not detonate during a protest at the mayor's residence. Prosec…
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California Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges in Ontario Warehouse Fire
Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, pleaded not guilty to seven state arson charges in San Bernardino County Superior Court on Monday. The charges relate to a fire at a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, that caused an estimated $500 million in damage. He also faces a federal ar…
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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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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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