Tag: indictment
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Former DOJ Attorney Indicted for Concealing Government Records
A former Department of Justice attorney faces federal charges for allegedly altering file names and transmitting sealed government records to personal email accounts, potentially violating a court order.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Carmen Mercedes LinebergerDepartment of JusticeFederal Bureau of InvestigationFort PierceGovernment RecordsIndictmentLegal ProceedingsFBI
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Retired Air Force Major Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
A retired Air Force Major from Leeds, Alabama, faces a five-count indictment for child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography. The charges, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, stem from alleged incidents between 2014 and 2025 in…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Daniel Martin BrownChild Sexual ExploitationChild PornographyLeeds AlabamaFBIProject Safe ChildhoodIndictment
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Pittsburgh Man Indicted for Interstate Email Threats
Pittsburgh resident John Radford, 31, faces federal indictment for two counts of making interstate threats via email. The threats included specific details about harming victims and their families, leading to potential prison time and fines.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal John RadfordPittsburghInterstate ThreatsFBIIndictmentEmail ThreatsWestern District of Pennsylvania
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Wilkinsburg Man Indicted for Threatening U.S. President, Congress, and Federal Agents
Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, of Wilkinsburg, faces federal indictment for threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including the U.S. President and a member of Congress, over immigration and wealth inequality disputes. He is detained pending trial.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Raymond Eugene Chandler IIIWilkinsburgFBIIndictmentThreatsFederal Officials
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Media Monitor: U.S. Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro, Cuba Faces Energy Crisis
The Conversation reports the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro, linking it to Cuban-American politics and potential regime change. It also covers Cuba's deepening energy crisis due to U.S. sanctions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyLatin AmericaSocial IssuesLegal Raúl CastroCubaIndictmentEnergy CrisisArgentinaFIFAThe Conversation
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San Juan Woman Indicted for Lying to the FBI
A San Juan woman, Joely Rodríguez-Villega, 28, faces up to five years in prison after being indicted and arrested for allegedly lying to FBI agents about her whereabouts on March 29, 2024.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Joely Rodríguez-VillegaSan JuanFBIFalse StatementsIndictmentPuerto RicoFederal Law
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Media Monitor: U.S. Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro
USA TODAY reports the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro over a 1996 plane incident, with President Trump indicating no expected escalation with Cuba.
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Raúl CastroCubaIndictmentCivilian Planes1996 IncidentDonald TrumpUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Raúl Castro Indicted in U.S. for 1996 Jet Downing
The Washington Post is reporting that former Cuban president Raúl Castro faces U.S. murder and conspiracy charges related to the 1996 downing of two jets, a move that comes amid increased pressure on Cuba.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalLatin AmericaMilitary Raúl CastroCubaIndictmentMurder Charges1996 Jet DowningTrump AdministrationThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: U.S. has sealed indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
USA TODAY reports the U.S. has a sealed indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, expected to be linked to the 1996 downing of a civilian plane.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalLatin America Raúl CastroCubaIndictmentCivilian Plane1996International RelationsUSA TODAY
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New Braunfels Woman Indicted for Attempted Arson at Republican Headquarters
A New Braunfels woman faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to set fire to the Comal County Republican Headquarters. The indictment details her alleged actions, the discovery of incendiary materials, and a note expressing antipathy.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics ArsonIndictmentGrace Carol BrownNew BraunfelsComal County Republican PartyFBITexas
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Former Catahoula Prison Officials Indicted for Electric Riot Shield Abuse and Cover-Up
Former Catahoula Parish Correctional Center managers, including the warden, face federal charges for allegedly using an electric riot shield on 13 handcuffed prisoners and conspiring to cover up the abuse.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Catahoula Parish Correctional CenterPrisoner AbuseIndictmentElectric Riot ShieldLouisianaFBI
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Homeland Security Task Force Indicts Four in Million-Dollar Multi-State Burglary Ring
Four illegal aliens from South America have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Wisconsin for their alleged involvement in a multi-state burglary ring, responsible for approximately $1 million in stolen property across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Burglary RingIndictmentHomeland Security Task ForceTransnational CrimeWisconsinChilean NationalsMoney LaunderingFBI
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Blu Zeke Daly Indicted for Attempted Murder of Federal Officer
Blu Zeke Daly, 26, faces federal charges for attempted murder and assault of a Border Patrol agent near the Canadian border in New Hampshire, following a February 2026 incident.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Blu Zeke DalyBorder PatrolAttempted MurderNew HampshireFederal OfficerIndictmentFBI
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Maryland Man Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges in Florida
Brandon Sartor, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, faces federal sex trafficking charges in Florida. He allegedly compelled two women into commercial sex acts and transported them across state lines, facing a potential life sentence.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Brandon SartorSex TraffickingIndictmentFloridaMarylandFBIHuman Rights
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Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Dinner
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been indicted on four counts, including attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He allegedly shot a Secret Service officer while heavily armed.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegal Cole Tomas AllenDonald J. TrumpAssassination AttemptWashington HiltonU.S. Secret ServiceIndictmentFirearms OffensesFBI
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Four D.C. Men Indicted in "Jaws of Life" ATM Robbery Spree
Four District men face a 27-count indictment for allegedly using the "Jaws of Life" to rob convenience store ATMs across Maryland and D.C. between January and March 2025, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ATM RobberiesJaws of LifeDistrict of ColumbiaMarylandIndictmentConspiracyFBI
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Media Monitor: USA Today reports U.S. moving to indict Raul Castro
USA Today is reporting that the United States is pursuing an indictment against former Cuban president Raul Castro in connection with a 1996 plane shootdown incident.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral PoliticsLatin America Raul CastroCubaIndictment1996Plane ShootdownLegal IssuesUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Companies Indicted in Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse
USA Today is reporting that companies have been indicted in connection with the deadly 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, which resulted in six worker fatalities.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Attempted Kidnapping, Stalking of Memphis Mayor
Trenton Abston faces federal charges for attempted kidnapping and stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young. A grand jury returned a two-count indictment, marking a significant development in the case against Abston.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegal Trenton AbstonPaul YoungMemphisKidnappingStalkingFederal Grand JuryIndictmentFBI
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Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records
A former senior official from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been indicted for allegedly concealing federal records and evading Freedom of Information Act requests during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the FBI.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalMedical ScienceGeneral Politics FBINational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesCOVID-19Freedom of Information ActIndictmentInfectious DiseasesLaw, Gov't & Politics
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Reputed Chicago Gang Member Indicted on Federal Firearm Charges
Alexander Martinez-Quiroz, an alleged member of a violent Chicago street gang, faces a federal indictment for the unlawful possession of two firearms, according to a recent announcement from the FBI's Chicago field office.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Alexander Martinez-QuirozChicagoFBIFirearmsIndictmentCrime
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Media Monitor: France 24 reports US indictment of Venezuela's Maduro
France 24 reports US authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his government of trafficking cocaine into the U.S. and running a corrupt regime.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaSportLaw EnforcementMiddle EastAfricaGeneral PoliticsMilitary MaduroVenezuelaindictmentcocaine traffickingcorruptionFrance 24
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Venezuelan Nationals Indicted in ATM 'Jackpotting' Conspiracy
Two Venezuelan nationals indicted for conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in Merced and Tulare Counties and six other western states using malware in a scheme known as ATM jackpotting.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalBusinessVenezuelaFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLaw Enforcement ATM JackpottingIndictmentConspiracyFinancial CrimeMerced CountyTulare CountyCybercrimeFBI