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blackenterprise.comFormer 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.
thedailyblog.co.nzReason Blog Post Links Larkin Poem to Artificial Intelligence
A short post on Reason.com connected a stanza from Philip Larkin to recent online comments that describe artificial intelligence systems as human offspring. The item appeared on the Volokh Conspiracy section of the site.
foxnews.comNorth Carolina Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Insurance Fraud
Greg Lindberg received a 12-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Prosecutors said he diverted more than $2 billion from insurers that held retirement savings for thousands of policyholders.
New York PostMatthew Perry's Assistant to Be Sentenced for Ketamine Injection That Killed Actor
Kenneth Iwamasa faces sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. He is the final defendant in the case involving the October 2023 overdose of the Friends star.
forbes.comUK High Court Approves Omnibus Order for Piracy Site Blocking
The U.K. High Court has issued an omnibus order allowing rights holders to block access to piracy services that meet defined criteria without filing new applications for each domain. The order, obtained by the Motion Picture Association, lasts six months and can be extended.
EngadgetItalian Police Shut Down Cinemagoal Piracy App
Italian financial police conducted over 100 searches and seizures targeting the Cinemagoal streaming app. The app retransmitted content from paid services including Netflix and Disney+.
bbc.co.ukWoman Charged With Attempted Murder in Alleged Plot to Kill Boy Band Member
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy and solicitation in an alleged scheme to hire a hitman to kill Jack Avery. Prosecutors say the plot was tied to a custody dispute over their seven-year-old daughter.
foxnews.comMinnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
thehindu.comPodcast Hosts Discuss Conspiracy Theories on Recent Episodes
Several popular podcast hosts have shared various theories in recent episodes. The Free Press reported on statements made by Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, and others during interviews and conversations.
nbcnews.comU.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft downing
The United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and four counts of murder.
France 24U.S. Charges Former Cuban President Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The charges also name five other individuals, including former Cuban pilots.
foxnews.comSpotify Declines Request to Remove Rap Song Cited for Antisemitic Content
Spotify rejected a request from the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby's song Raw Thoughts VII. The organization said the track promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories and violates platform guidelines.
Los Angeles TimesThree Charged in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Former Boy Band Member
A Miami lawyer, his influencer daughter and a surf instructor face conspiracy, attempted murder and solicitation charges in a case tied to a child custody dispute. The target is Jack Avery, a former member of the group Why Don't We.
rediff.comPiracy Incidents Rise Off Somalia Coast in April and May
Piracy has returned off Somalia's coast with multiple attacks on merchant vessels in April and May. Joint naval patrols have reduced presence due to other regional commitments.
ibtimes.co.ukTrial Tests Prosecutors' Case Against Three Spokane Activists
Prosecutors in Spokane, Washington, are prosecuting three activists on conspiracy charges for allegedly impeding federal officers. The case centers on whether the defendants coordinated to block officers during a protest.
nypost.comCalifornia 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.
calgaryherald.comUkrainian National Extradited from Thailand to Face U.S. Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
Olena Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon after extradition from Thailand. She faces conspiracy charges tied to an alleged $340 million cryptocurrency scheme.
foxnews.comHighest-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Extradited to U.S. on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, accused of leading criminal operations for the Venezuelan gang designated a foreign terrorist organization in 2025, arrived in Houston on Thursday after Colombia transferred him at U.S. request. FBI Director Kash Patel called the extradition history…
rediff.comChinese National Convicted of Violating Controlled Substances Act
A federal jury in the Eastern District of Louisiana found a Chinese national guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute. The conviction triggers mandatory minimum sentencing and advances Justice Departm…
foxnews.comCalifornia Man Arrested for Plot to Export Trafficked Turtles to Asia
Donald Do of Daly City, California, faces federal charges for conspiracy and Lacey Act violations after he submitted false paperwork to obtain an export permit for protected turtles. The case triggers mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service review of all turtle export applicatio…
insurancejournal.comMichigan Home Health Agency Owner Convicted in 1.6 Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in the Eastern District of Michigan convicted nurse and home health care agency owner Agnes N. M. K. of a $1.6 million Medicare fraud scheme and kickback conspiracy on May 14 2026. The conviction triggers mandatory sentencing proceedings and asset forfeiture action…
upi.comU.S. Grand Jury Adds Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges Against Alleged Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
A federal grand jury added methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy charges against Audias Flores Silva, 45, known as El Jardinero, who was arrested April 27 in Nayarit after El Mencho's death. Mexican Navy special forces captured him hiding in a roadside ditch…
upi.comSouth Korean Destroyer Departs for Six-Month Anti-Piracy Deployment in Gulf of Aden
The 4,400-ton destroyer left a naval base in Busan on May 15, 2026, marking its ninth overseas deployment as the 48th vessel assigned to the anti-piracy Cheonghae unit. Around 260 troops will serve a six-month tour escorting South Korean vessels off Somalia. The deployment comes…
New York PostDana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges in California Campaign Funds Case
Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom and strategist tied to Xavier Becerra, entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return and making false statements.
Honduran National Sentenced to 49 Months for Smuggling 23 Migrants and Cocaine
A federal judge sentenced extradited Honduran national Jairo Josue Martinez-Ramos to over four years in prison for his role in an international conspiracy that moved 23 illegal aliens and multiple kilograms of cocaine into the United States. The conviction adds one more completed…
news18.comIndian National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 12 Aliens Across Canadian Border
Gurjant Singh, 31, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Buffalo for conspiracy to bring illegal aliens into the United States. The conviction triggers a mandatory minimum prison term and accelerates federal efforts to prosecute cross-border smuggling networks operating…
benzinga.comHonduran National Sentenced to 49 Months for Smuggling 23 Migrants and Cocaine into US
A federal judge sentenced extradited Honduran national Jairo Josue Martinez-Ramos to more than four years in prison for his role in an international conspiracy that moved 23 illegal aliens and multiple kilograms of cocaine into the United States. The case triggers continued enfor…
foxnews.comMaryland Man Receives 70 Months for Role in Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Distribution Network
Marcus Devonta Williams, 47, of Brookeville, Maryland, received a 70-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 2026 for acting as the Washington metropolitan area distributor in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. The sentence concludes one defenda…
foxnews.comMinnesota Man Convicted in Methamphetamine and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
A federal jury in Minnesota convicted one defendant of participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. The conviction triggers mandatory minimum sentences and continues a Justice Department push against large-scale drug trafficking networks.
cicnews.comLeader of Multi-State Check Fraud Conspiracy Convicted in Michigan
A federal jury in Detroit convicted the ringleader of a scheme that cashed stolen and counterfeit checks across multiple states. The conviction triggers sentencing proceedings and spotlights vulnerabilities in financial institutions' check verification processes.
thehindu.comCJNG High-Ranking Leader Audias Flores Silva Charged in D.C. Federal Indictment
A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned a superseding indictment against Audias Flores Silva, also known as Jardinero, on charges of drug trafficking conspiracy, firearm offenses and money laundering conspiracy. The charges target a leader of the Cartel de Jalis…
lamag.comCalifornia Consultant Dana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy
Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return, and making false statements to a federal agent. The plea triggers mandatory sentencing proceedings and closes one case in the Justice…
freepressjournal.inSix Drug Traffickers Including One Illegal Alien Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
A federal court in South Dakota sentenced six defendants to prison terms ranging from 15 years to more than 40 years for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. The sentences conclude prosecutions that removed 4,486 kilograms of drugs from c…
theyeshivaworld.comFormer Maryland Law Enforcement Officer Gets 70 Months for Arson and Fraud Schemes
A federal judge sentenced Philip James Dupree, 42, of Pikesville, to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, arson, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud. The convictions require him to serve two years of supervised release after prison and e…
nypost.comFlorida Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Ponzi Scheme That Defrauded Investors of $20 Million
Dakota A. Smith, 35, was sentenced in federal court in Memphis on May 14, 2026, to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud through Peoples Equity Group. The sentence concludes a case in which losses to investors exceeded $20 million a…
thesouthafrican.comNigerian Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Money Laundering Conspiracy
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Kentucky sentenced Chukwudi Chukwunyelu Okolie to 46 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. The sentence triggers asset forfeiture proceedings and adds to the Justice Department's tally of conv…
yahoo.comPharaohs owner Peter Gerace sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking bribery and witness tampering
A federal jury convicted Peter Gerace of Clarence, New York, of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, drug trafficking, defrauding the United States, witness tampering, maintaining a drug-involved premises and bribing a public official. The sentence triggers mandatory federal pri…
uctoday.comTexas Man Pleads Guilty in Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy From Mexico
Ian Dyer, 26, of Texas, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in the Western District of New York to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The conviction triggers a mandatory minimum 10-year prison sentence and carries a maximum of lif…
winnipegfreepress.comBillings Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
A Billings man entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Montana on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The conviction triggers a mandatory minimum sentence and re…
catholicnewsagency.comMaryland Woman Receives 42 Months for CARES Act Unemployment Fraud
District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Kiara Smith, 28, of Prince George’s County to 42 months in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that exploited pandemic unemployment insurance programs. Th…
allhiphop.comAsian Boyz Gang Member Receives 11 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy
A federal judge in Boston sentenced an Asian Boyz gang member to 11 years in prison for conspiring to distribute counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine. The sentence triggers mandatory supervised release and removes one distributor from a gang-linked network that p…
foxnews.comArizona Man Sentenced for Supplying Heroin and Fentanyl Through U.S. Mail
A Chandler, Arizona, man received a federal prison term for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl using the U.S. Postal Service. The case triggers continued federal scrutiny of postal networks as vectors for controlled substances.
medievalists.netFormer New York Judge Edward Harold King and Real Estate Investor Sam Sprei Charged in Wire Fraud Conspiracy
A federal complaint unsealed today in Brooklyn charges former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King and Brooklyn real estate investor Sam Sprei with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charges trigger an initial court appearance this afternoon and expose both men…
deadline.comMary Esther Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Treivorn McLeod, 25, of Mary Esther, Florida, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pensacola to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The plea trig…
jpost.comOhio Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Distribution Case
Nathan C. Stimmel of Ohio entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. The conviction triggers mandatory minimum sentencing requirements and feeds into the Justice Department's ongoing prosecutions of fentanyl trafficking networks.
ocregister.comErik Fleming Sentenced for Ketamine Distribution in Matthew Perry Overdose Case
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy and distribution of ketamine resulting in the actor's death. Federal prosecutors recommended 30 months in prison while defense attorneys sought three month…
France 24French Prosecutors Request Corruption Convictions Against Sarkozy in Gaddafi Funding Case
French prosecutors on Tuesday requested that the Paris appeals court convict former President Nicolas Sarkozy of corruption, concealment of embezzlement of public funds and illegal campaign financing related to his 2007 presidential campaign. The move comes one day after they acc…
France 24Nine Hantavirus Cases Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
An outbreak of hantavirus on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has produced nine confirmed cases since it was reported to the World Health Organization earlier in May 2026. Social media users have revived conspiracy theories linking the virus to Covid-19 vaccines, Bill Gat…
freepressjournal.inSynergy Marine Charged in Federal Probe of 2024 Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Tuesday charging the operator of the MV Dali with conspiracy to defraud the United States, failing to inform the Coast Guard of a hazardous condition, false statements and obstruction. The charges, the first criminal case tied to the dis…
hackread.comUkrainian National Extradited From Thailand on $340 Million Forsage Crypto Fraud Charges
Anastasiia Ieriomina arrived in Oregon last Friday to face federal conspiracy charges for her alleged role in the Forsage smart-contract Ponzi and pyramid scheme. The extradition advances the Justice Department's prosecution of a case that drew in more than 1.1 million investors…
bbc.co.ukFour Men Indicted for Using Jaws of Life in ATM Robbery Spree Across DC and Maryland
A 27-count federal indictment unsealed May 12 in U.S. District Court charges four District men with conspiracy to use the Jaws of Life to rip ATMs from convenience stores in the District and Maryland. The charges trigger mandatory minimum sentences on the most serious counts and…
foxnews.comLouisville Man Receives 8-Year Prison Term for Drug Money Laundering Conspiracy
A federal judge sentenced Christopher L. Goodin to 96 months in prison for a years-long scheme to launder proceeds of illegal drug sales and for obstruction of justice. The sentence triggers asset forfeiture proceedings and closes a case that exposed how cash from street-level na…
focustaiwan.twMexican National Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy in Oklahoma
A federal judge sentenced 31-year-old Jesus Ibarra-Campos to 10 years in prison for conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to distribute fentanyl in Oklahoma. The conviction triggers mandatory supervised release and forfeiture requirements that close one documented supply channel int…
nbcnews.comEl Salvadoran MS-13 Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Court for Gang Murder
Jose Ramos Lopez, 26, an El Salvadoran national living illegally in Frederick, Maryland, received a seven-year prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on May 12, 2026 for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise tied to the murder of another MS-13 member…
ksl.comLynn Trinitarios Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering in Two Murders
A member of the Lynn chapter of the Trinitarios gang pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to racketeering conspiracy that included participation in two murders and two attempted murders. The conviction removes one participant from the gang's active roster and advances the Justi…
washingtonpost.comPuerto Rican Man Receives 188-Month Sentence in Fentanyl Death of Army Spouse
Gilberto Joel Hernandez-Marin was sentenced in Waco federal court to 188 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that caused the death of a U.S. Army spouse. The penalty triggers mandatory federal prison time and removes one convicted participant from o…
winnipegfreepress.comMexican National Receives 41 Months for Role in International Alien Smuggling Ring
A Mexican national received a 41-month prison sentence yesterday for her participation in a large-scale conspiracy to smuggle migrants into the United States. The conviction advances ongoing federal efforts to dismantle transnational smuggling networks that have moved thousands o…
news24.comTwo Men Charged With Interstate Kidnapping After Transporting Victim Across State Lines for Ransom
Nathaniel Hebert, 39, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Joshua W. Hernandez, 37, of Nashua, New Hampshire, each face one count of conspiracy to commit interstate kidnapping and one count of interstate kidnapping in U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. The charge…
winnipegfreepress.comPhiladelphia 10th and O Crew Member Sentenced to 60 Months in Oxycodone Conspiracy
A Pennsylvania man received a 60-month prison sentence in the District of New Jersey for his role in a conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. The conviction forms part of the federal prosecution of the 10th and O Crew, which has produced multiple lengthy sentences for opioid traffic…
rediff.comForeign Operators and Superintendent of MV Dali Indicted in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A federal grand jury indicted two corporate entities and one shoreside technical superintendent on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and causing the deaths of six construction workers when the MV Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The charges trigger manda…