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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

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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Colombian Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Smuggling $1.3 Billion in Cocaine

November 14, 2025, 12:19 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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Pharmacy Precision Rx Pays $17 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations

November 14, 2025, 11:29 AM

Forensic evidence table with a handgun, test tubes, and fingerprint powder next to evidence bags.

Forensic evidence table with a handgun, test tubes, and fingerprint powder next to evidence bags.

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearms Charges, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 11:28 AM

Man handcuffed at his desk, with his hands resting over a hundred-dollar bill and a keyboard.

Man handcuffed at his desk, with his hands resting over a hundred-dollar bill and a keyboard.

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Mexican National Juan Jaramillo Vazquez Indicted on Illegal Reentry, Social Security Fraud, and Identity Theft Charges

November 14, 2025, 11:24 AM

Syringe, drugs, and rolled-up dollar bills on a dark surface

Syringe, drugs, and rolled-up dollar bills on a dark surface

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Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Florida

November 14, 2025, 10:23 AM

The seal of the U.S. Department of Justice placed on the folds of a waving American flag.

The seal of the U.S. Department of Justice placed on the folds of a waving American flag.

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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportations in Florida

November 14, 2025, 9:59 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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Former DTU Leaders Plead Guilty to $2.4 Million Union Fund Theft

November 14, 2025, 9:09 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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Jury Convicts Shane Valmont of Distributing Over 50 Grams of Methamphetamine

November 14, 2025, 9:07 AM

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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Influencer Scott Lee Huss Sentenced to 27 Months for $600K COVID-19 Loan Fraud

November 14, 2025, 9:00 AM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on the folds of a fabric American flag.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on the folds of a fabric American flag.

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Bradenton Woman Indicted on Passport, Social Security, and Wire Fraud Charges

November 14, 2025, 8:57 AM