DOJ Antitrust Investigation Results in Five Resignations from Corporate Boards
The Department of Justice is conducting a broad review of potentially unlawful practices under Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. As a result, DOJ announced yesterday that several companies have taken immediate action to correct potential Section 8 violations without admitting liability.
DOJ Expands Fraud Strike Force to Address Rising Schemes Against Seniors
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced that it would be accelerating its efforts to fight criminals who target older Americans for financial fraud by bolstering the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force.
Former State Correctional Officer Sentenced Following Smuggling Conspiracy
A former Washington State correctional officer, was sentenced to 46-months in federal prison for conspiring with inmates to smuggle drugs and cell phones in exchange for money.
Bounty Hunter Indicted on Charges of Impersonating a Federal Officer
A federal grand jury in the District of South Carolina returned a two-count indictment against Jeremy Hughes on charges of impersonating a U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) officer and possessing a firearm.
FBI, IRS Investigation Identifies $250 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Funds
An investigation into the misuse of of more than $250 million in funds intended to feed children during the pandemic has led to the indictment of 47 suspects.
Repeat Felon Sentenced for Federal Law Enforcement Impersonation, Firearm Possession
The responding officers found Patrick Hancock, 42, wearing a badge emblazoned with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Special Agent branding around his neck and a 9mm Glock pistol.
‘Fat Leonard’ Makes His Escape, Federal Authorities Launch Manhunt
Nearly a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies are in pursuit of Leonard Glenn Francis, the former Malaysian defense contractor convicted of a historic, multimillion-dollar U.S. Navy bribery scandal.
Notorious Offender Receives 55-Year Sentence for Murder of Federal Officer
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly sentenced Floyd Brown to 55 years in federal prison for the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner following a jury conviction.
FWS, DEA Investigation Leads to 63 Months in Prison for Endangered Wildlife Trafficker
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) began the investigation when local law enforcement agents intercepted a package containing two rhinoceros horns weighing over five kilograms.
Collaborative National Operation Targeted Sex Traffickers, Recovery of Minors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced its “Operation Cross Country” initiative helped locate more than 200 victims of human trafficking and related crimes this month thus far.
Senior Intelligence Analyst Honored for Rescue Efforts in Kabul
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Senior Intelligence Analyst Blerta Mucaj Wyatt was honored this week for providing intelligence that saved countless lives as the Taliban overtook Kabul, Afghanistan.
Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Leading Charge Against Law Enforcement at Insurrection
This week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Guy Wesley Reffitt to seven years and three months in prison for his actions in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Former Financial Aid Director Sentenced for Embezzling Student Funds
A former Director of Financial Aid was sentenced this week to five years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that federal authorities described as a “monumental betrayal of the public trust.”