Federal prosecutors charged 12 individuals in an alleged cargo theft conspiracy that diverted over $2 million worth of Nike shoes from the company's Memphis logistics center between July 2021 and June 2024. Nike employees allegedly used unauthorized UPS labels to redirect shipments to resellers.
Hadi Matar, convicted of attempting to kill Salman Rushdie, researched the author for years before the 2022 stabbing. Federal prosecutors at his terrorism trial in Buffalo, New York, argue Matar intended to fulfill a 1989 fatwa against Rushdie.
After the US Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, former President Trump shifted focus to immigration enforcement and potential legislation, particularly targeting "birth tourism" schemes, with China central to his rhetoric despite limited data.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard troop near the White House, has been hospitalized due to a life-threatening medical condition from refusing to eat in pretrial custody. Prosecutors are seeking access to his medical records.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced to a year of home confinement for stealing rare Chinese manuscripts worth nearly $216,000 from UCLA's library. He rented documents, replaced them with counterfeits, and traveled to China.
Following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal prosecutors will focus on combating 'birth tourism.' The Justice Department will investigate and prosecute those who fraudulently exploit the immigration system, despite the government conceding the exact scale of the problem is unknown.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, securing a deal with federal prosecutors that could help him avoid prison. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28.
Federal authorities have disrupted an alleged plot by five men to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. The suspects reportedly planned to use explosive drones to create panic before shooters targeted attendees and politicians.
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged 15 individuals with alleged ties to "antifa groups," accusing them of "conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers" during anti-ICE protests. The charges stem from alleged violent opposition to law enforcement and interference with immigration enforcement operations.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals in Minnesota for allegedly impeding federal agents during the Trump administration's immigration surge. Tactics included "stalking" agents and blocking convoys. The operation targeted groups associated with "antifa."
Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals accused of disrupting federal agents during the Trump administration's immigration surge in Minnesota. Tactics included "stalking" agents and blocking convoys. The operation targeted two Minneapolis-based "antifa" groups.
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of a criminal intimidation campaign targeting University of Michigan officials and companies with ties to Israel. The indictment details vandalism and threats, including symbols used by Hamas.
Kimani Osayande Jones was arrested at Sacramento International Airport for allegedly carrying an explosive device, latex gloves, and multiple cell phones, one with a countdown timer. Prosecutors state the device could have damaged an aircraft.
Federal prosecutors charged four suspects, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, with trafficking over a ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. They allegedly used a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel leading to Tijuana, Mexico.
A Google engineer has been charged with insider trading on Polymarket, a prediction market platform, using confidential internal information from Google.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google employee, is accused by prosecutors of using the company's internal information to place bets on the 'Year in Search 2025' results.
Federal prosecutors charged two men, Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon, with using AI to generate and distribute non-consensual sexually explicit images, marking a significant enforcement action under the new Take It Down Act.
Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against anti-ICE protesters in Chicago after admitting to "mistakes" in the grand jury process, sparking cover-up allegations and threats of sanctions. Judge April Perry expressed shock at the prosecutorial misconduct.
Two men, Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez, have been arrested and charged under the "Take It Down Act" for creating and distributing AI-generated nude videos and photos of female celebrities. This marks one of the first cases under the new law.
The US Justice Department is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The move, expected Wednesday, would mark the first criminal charges against a Castro brother and could escalate US-Cuba tensions.
A US oil blockade has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba, leading to blackouts, protests, and hospital strain. UN experts deem the blockade unlawful, while the US demands fundamental changes from Havana.
A Missouri man is charged with sharing bomb-making videos used in a New Orleans attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, and another explosion in Missouri.
Federal prosecutors charged the trio with a multi-million dollar crypto theft scheme targeting victims across California.
Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives, to assassinate Donald Trump. The footage depicts Allen breaching a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He exchanged gunfire with agents, injuring one officer, before being apprehended.
