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Close-up of the sandstone exterior of the U.S. Justice Department building with the Attorney General sign.

Close-up of the sandstone exterior of the U.S. Justice Department building with the Attorney General sign.

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 46 Individuals on Drug Trafficking, Firearms, and Fraud Charges in Florida

November 17, 2025, 9:19 AM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Romanian National Pleads Guilty to Laundering $1 Million from Online Auction Fraud

November 15, 2025, 9:08 AM

Close-up of a computer screen displaying the homepage of the United States Department of Justice website.

Close-up of a computer screen displaying the homepage of the United States Department of Justice website.

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Men Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Alien Smuggling, Kidnapping, and Extortion Scheme

November 15, 2025, 9:07 AM

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

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DOJ Secures Guilty Pleas, Forfeits $15M in Crackdown on North Korean Illicit Revenue Schemes

November 15, 2025, 9:06 AM

The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

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Sex Offender Daniel Pulley Gets 35 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes

November 15, 2025, 9:05 AM

Rear view of a person secretly holding a black handgun behind their back, with their finger on the trigger.

Rear view of a person secretly holding a black handgun behind their back, with their finger on the trigger.

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Convicted Felon Dustin Neil Haas Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Loaded 9mm Pistol

November 14, 2025, 3:09 PM

Close-up of Donald Trump speaking forcefully to the press before a civil fraud trial.

Close-up of Donald Trump speaking forcefully to the press before a civil fraud trial.

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Threats Against President Trump: Florida Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Prison

November 14, 2025, 3:05 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Former Bank Employee Jennifer Lamanna Sentenced to 15 Months for $280,000 Embezzlement and False Statement

November 14, 2025, 3:04 PM

Rear view of a person in an orange prison jumpsuit with hands handcuffed behind their back.

Rear view of a person in an orange prison jumpsuit with hands handcuffed behind their back.

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Jury Convicts Armoni Moody of Armed Carjacking, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 3:03 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Woman Sentenced to Prison for Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy

November 14, 2025, 1:12 PM

A fan's arm holding a brightly burning red smoke flare over a crowded stadium.

A fan's arm holding a brightly burning red smoke flare over a crowded stadium.

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Jury Convicts Giovanni Isai Ramirez Reyes of Arson After Throwing Flares at Soccer Match, Injuring Child

November 14, 2025, 1:09 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a large, scattered pile of one-hundred dollar bills.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a large, scattered pile of one-hundred dollar bills.

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Florida Man Indicted for Alleged $250,000 PPP Fraud Scheme

November 14, 2025, 12:57 PM

Two pineapple-style hand grenades, one dark green and one yellow, resting on a soldier's canvas bag.

Two pineapple-style hand grenades, one dark green and one yellow, resting on a soldier's canvas bag.

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Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Possessing Unregistered Explosives and Machinegun

November 14, 2025, 12:56 PM

Artist's watercolor sketch of a court trial with lawyers facing the judge's bench.

Artist's watercolor sketch of a court trial with lawyers facing the judge's bench.

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Jury Convicts Malaysian National Lay Ong of Sexually Abusing Minor on Cruise Ship

November 14, 2025, 12:51 PM

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

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Puffinbarger Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Receipt, Faces 20 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 12:42 PM

Close-up of the large, raised, metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a gray stone wall.

Close-up of the large, raised, metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a gray stone wall.

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Southside Communities Fire Protection Pays $3.5M to Resolve PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

November 14, 2025, 12:41 PM

Close-up of the raised metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a stone wall.

Close-up of the raised metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a stone wall.

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Miami-Dade County and U.S. Attorney Partner to Enhance Public Safety Measures

November 14, 2025, 12:34 PM

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound by metal handcuffs, wearing a bright orange shirt.

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound by metal handcuffs, wearing a bright orange shirt.

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Tallahassee Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution After Prior Life Sentence

November 14, 2025, 12:32 PM

Black handgun tied with an evidence tag, lying on a table with a bullet casing and evidence container.

Black handgun tied with an evidence tag, lying on a table with a bullet casing and evidence container.

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Convicted Felon Jason Peterson Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearms Possession

November 14, 2025, 12:27 PM

A used syringe and a small clear plastic bag of drugs lying on a rough asphalt surface.

A used syringe and a small clear plastic bag of drugs lying on a rough asphalt surface.

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Methamphetamine Trafficker Jason Rigdon Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug and Gun Crimes

November 14, 2025, 12:24 PM