Tag: law_enforcement
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SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and CEO Owen Meyer With Defrauding Retail Investors in Pre-IPO Funds
The SEC has charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management and CEO Owen E.H. Meyer with defrauding investors in funds holding interests in SpaceX and other pre-IPO securities.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking SECMeyer Global ManagementOwen E.H. MeyerSpaceXpre-IPO securitiesprivate fundsretail investors
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CFTC Wins $31 Million Default Judgment Over Digital Assets and Precious Metals Fraud
A Florida court ordered Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey to pay over $31 million for their roles in a Fundsz digital assets and precious metals fraud, with consent orders against two other defendants.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFinancial MarketsUSA Commodity Futures Trading CommissionFundszdigital assets fraudprecious metals fraudBrian EarlyAlisha Ann Kingreydefault judgment
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Alabama Governor Ivey Warns Parents and Consumers About Illegal Kratom Products Sold in Stores
Governor Kay Ivey and ALEA urge awareness of kratom disguised as drinks and "feel-good" products, as Operation Southern Shield seizes nearly 123,000 doses across Alabama.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics KratomKay IveyAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyOperation Southern ShieldSteve MarshallMitragynineProduct RecallAlabama Governor's Office
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DHS Adds 5,000 More Criminal Illegal Aliens to "Worst of the Worst" Website, Total Tops 40,000
DHS updates its "Worst of the Worst" website with 5,000 more criminal illegal aliens, bringing the total displayed to over 40,000 since the site launched on December 8, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Department of Homeland SecurityWorst of the Worst websiteU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne Mullinillegal alienscriminal arrestsimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans
The SEC has charged Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David "Kobe" Frankel over an alleged fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond.
Law EnforcementBusinessUSALegalFinancial MarketsMilitary SECChristopher Kenji DinelliJacob David Frankelfraud schemeveteransBeyond fundSecurities and Exchange Commission
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and Violent Assailants, DHS Says
ICE announced arrests of five "worst of the worst" illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes, sexual exploitation of minors, home invasion and assault, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal alien arrestschild sexual exploitationDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Newsom Signs Sweeping Immigration Oversight Package, Including First-in-Nation Shock Glove Ban and 25% Tax on Private Detention Centers
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 21 bills expanding state oversight of federal immigration enforcement, banning shock gloves, taxing private detention facilities 25% and restricting state property use.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomCaliforniaImmigration EnforcementPrivate Detention FacilitiesShock GlovesDonald TrumpCalWORKsCalifornia Governors Office
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NYC Announces Historic $115M DoorDash Settlement for 260,000 Delivery Workers
New York City announces the largest worker settlement in its history, delivering over $115 million to more than 260,000 DoorDash delivery workers under NYC's Delivery Worker Laws.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEmployment and LaborLegalEconomyState Governments DoorDashNew York CityDCWPDelivery Worker Lawsworker settlementResearch and Analytics DivisionWorkers' Bill of Rights
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Fairfax County School Crossing Guard Program Marks 75 Years of Keeping Students Safe
Fairfax County's school crossing guard program turns 75, growing from 10 guards in 1951 to 95 locations and 185 daily crossings, and it is now hiring.
Law EnforcementEducationUSATransportationSocial Issues Fairfax County Police Departmentschool crossing guardsFairfax Countypedestrian safetySchool Crossing Guard ProgramConnect Fairfaxstudent safetyReston
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Treasury Sanctions Tren de Aragua ATM Jackpotting Network After Millions Stolen From U.S. Banks
OFAC designated 10 targets tied to a Tren de Aragua ATM jackpotting scheme that has stolen millions from U.S. financial institutions, including a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessUSAVenezuelaMexicoFederal GovernmentBankingLegalFinancial MarketsComputers and Internet Tren de AraguaOFACATM jackpottingU.S. Department of the TreasuryScott BessentAnibal Alexander Canelon AguirresanctionsUS Treasury
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EPIC Urges Federal Court to Rule Swiftly on Trump Administration's "State Citizenship Lists"
EPIC asks a federal court to rule quickly on the Trump administration's State Citizenship Lists, arguing the government cannot cite its own production delays to postpone judicial review.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyMediaElectionLegalGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial Issues EPICState Citizenship ListsTrump administration2026 midtermsAB 1709geofence warrantsurveillance pricing
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ICE Arrests Honduran Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes After Fairfax County Refused Detainer
ICE arrested Oscar Evaristo Nunez, charged with aggravated sexual battery and filming an undressed minor, after Fairfax County ignored a detainer and released him without notifying ICE.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesElection ICEFairfax CountyOscar Evaristo Nunezimmigration detainerAbigail SpanbergerMarkwayne Mullinchild sex crimesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: OpenAI Defends Safety Record Amid Hack Fallout as Trump Touts AI Self-Regulation
MIT Technology Review reports OpenAI's chief research officer defending the company's safety practices after hacks, while Trump and tech executives agree to voluntary AI controls.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAAustraliaIndiaChinaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetWhite HouseMilitaryLaw EnforcementLegalSocial Issues OpenAIMark ChenHugging Face hackDonald TrumpAI self-regulationKimi modelsBoeing Navy fighter jetMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: OpenAI Research Chief Defends Safety Record After Agent Hacks, Says Training Runs Now Monitored
MIT Technology Review reports OpenAI's Mark Chen says recent agent hacks stemmed from one cluster of May-June testing activity, that training runs are now monitored, and that OpenAI paused its latest model training.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAAustraliaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues OpenAIMark ChenHugging Face hackAI agent containmentMIT Technology ReviewAI safety monitoringGreg BrockmanMITsciencetechnology
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FDD Overnight Brief: US Forces End Iraq Mission as Iran Talks Stall and Kyiv Buries Strike Victims
FDD's daily brief covers the US withdrawal from Iraq, stalled Iran trust-building talks in Doha, new Iran weapons sanctions, Russian strikes on Kyiv, and a record low for Iran's rial.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictScience & TechnologyMiddle EastMilitaryElectionArtificial IntelligenceEnergyLaw Enforcement Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesIraqIranUkraineRussiaGazaSanctions
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Final U.S. Troops Leave Iraq, Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations
NPR reports the last U.S. forces have left Iraq after more than two decades, while the Supreme Court lets the Trump administration resume deporting migrants to countries not listed in their removal orders.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyHealthLaw EnforcementMiddle EastAsiaAfricaArtificial IntelligenceLegalEducationSocial IssuesElection IraqU.S. military withdrawalSupreme CourtdeportationDonald TrumpDurhamNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: OpenAI Research Chief Defends Safety Record After Agent Hacks, Says Training Runs Now Monitored
MIT Technology Review reports OpenAI's Mark Chen says recent agent hacks stemmed from one cluster of flawed testing, that training runs are now monitored, and that OpenAI has paused its latest model training.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementAustraliaUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues OpenAIMark ChenHugging Face hackAI agent containmentAI safety monitoringMIT Technology ReviewAustralia health-care breachMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Cornell Title IX Data, Data Center Backlash and a Retirement Wave
USA TODAY reports Cornell logged more than 1,200 sexual assault, dating violence and stalking cases from 2018 to 2024, with only seven ending in expulsion or dismissal.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationLegalSocial IssuesCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy Cornell UniversityTitle IXsexual assaultdata centersU.S. SenateretirementKennedy CenterUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Roundup: Alito Recusal, Ukraine F-16s, Democratic 'Affordability'
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board weighs in on Justice Alito's recusal in a climate case, Ukraine's F-16 maintenance problems and Democratic affordability claims.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaEntertainmentWorldLegalElectionMilitaryFilm and TVMusicMiddle EastEurope Wall Street JournalSamuel AlitoSuncor v. Boulder CountyUkraineF-16Democratic PartyClarence ThomasWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Newsom Signs Sweeping Immigration Oversight Package, Including First-in-Nation Shock Glove Ban and 25% Tax on Private Detention Centers
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 21 bills expanding state oversight of federal immigration enforcement, banning shock gloves, taxing private detention facilities and protecting immigrants' access to courts and benefits.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomCaliforniaimmigration enforcementprivate detention facilitiesshock glovesCalWORKsDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Final U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Iraq, Football Politics in Trump's Washington
Newsweek reports the last American troops are leaving Iraq, ending a two-decade military presence, and examines the football politics of Trump's Washington.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaSportMilitaryMiddle EastEuropeSocial IssuesWhite HouseLaw Enforcement Iraq troop withdrawalDonald TrumpBrian DawkinsDepartment of Homeland SecurityZohran MamdaniVladimir PutinUkraine warNewsweek
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Jack Smith Hearing Mix-Up, Trump Ad Funding and Deportation Ruling
USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter reports a GOP senator's basketball mix-up at a Jack Smith hearing, the funding source for taxpayer-backed Trump ads, and a Supreme Court deportation ruling.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Jack SmithEric SchmittSenate hearingDonald TrumpCustoms and Border ProtectionSupreme Courtdeportation policyUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Clancy Defense Seeks Dismissal, Texas ICE Shooting Charge
Newsweek reports Lindsay Clancy's lawyer sought a not-guilty finding in Massachusetts, and that a Texas man shot by an ICE agent now faces a federal charge.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalWorldUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryEurope Lindsay ClancyKevin ReddingtonMassachusettsAustin ICE shootingJohn KennedyJack SmithRAF FairfordNewsweek
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DHS Watchdog Finds 40% Error Rate in Biden-Era Afghan Refugee Asylum Program
Inspector General report finds Operation Allies Welcome asylum adjudications had a 40% error rate, prompting DHS warnings that dangerous criminals and potential terrorists may have entered the US.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAAfghanistanFederal GovernmentLegalMilitarySocial Issues Operation Allies WelcomeDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesOffice of Inspector GeneralMarkwayne MullinAfghan refugeesasylumU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Fairfax County Urges Emergency Alert Sign-Ups as Preparedness Month Ends
Fairfax County marks the final week of National Preparedness Month by urging residents to sign up for county alerts, plus a public hearing on a proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Fairfax CountyNational Preparedness MonthFairfax County AlertsDominion-NextEra Energy mergerSpringfield jewelry store robberyMedicare 101 workshopschild safety seatsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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ICE Arrests 'Worst of the Worst' Illegal Aliens Convicted of Rape, Sexual Battery and Theft
ICE announced arrests of illegal aliens convicted of crimes including felony death by vehicle, sexual battery with a deadly weapon, rape and theft, as DHS vows to keep deporting them.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal alien arrestsdeportationDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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ICE Lodges Detainer for Honduran Man Charged in Fatal Indianapolis DUI Hit-and-Run
ICE asks Indiana officials to hold Edwin Alexander Sosa-Gonzalez, charged in the September 26 crash that killed Tamara Renee Thomas, after he was released on bond in 2024.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues ICEEdwin Alexander Sosa-GonzalezTamara Renee ThomasIndianapolisDUI hit-and-runMarion County JailMarkwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Announces Deportation of Ten Illegal Alien Gang Members Convicted of Murder, Assault and Other Crimes
DHS says ICE deported ten illegal alien gang members last week, including men convicted of murder, aggravated assault, DUI and burglary, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin vows the agency will never apologize.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementDeportationIllegal Alien Gang MembersMarkwayne MullinMS-13Product Recall
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Treasury Sanctions Nearly 50 Sinaloa Cartel Targets, Including New Los Mayos Leader "Mayito Flaco"
OFAC designated 21 individuals and 25 entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, targeting Los Mayos leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos, Tijuana plaza bosses and corrupt Baja California officials.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessUSAMexicoFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesLatin America Sinaloa CartelOFACMayito FlacoTreasury sanctionsBaja CaliforniaScott BessentLos MayosUS Treasury
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Treasury Sanctions 10 Targets Over Iran Weapons Procurement Under Operation Economic Outcast
OFAC sanctions 10 individuals and entities across China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye for procuring weapons and components for Iran's MODAFL under Operation Economic Outcast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMilitaryTradeMiddle EastAsiaLegal Operation Economic OutcastOFACMODAFLIran sanctionsScott BessentExecutive Order 13382weapons procurementUS Treasury