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

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

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Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Counterfeit Golf Grips, Faces 10 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:55 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 Trafficking Charges Filed Against Florida Man, Jordan O’Keefe Woods, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:41 AM

Close-up of the large gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice displayed on a dark podium.

Close-up of the large gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice displayed on a dark podium.

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Convicted Felon Brady Kyle Milton Williams Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearms Possession

November 14, 2025, 8:37 AM

Low-angle view of the Department of Justice building facade with raised letters and a waving US flag.

Low-angle view of the Department of Justice building facade with raised letters and a waving US flag.

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Attorney Rodolfo Mario Blanco Charged With Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Multi-Million Dollar Embezzlement Scheme

November 14, 2025, 8:36 AM

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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Jury Convicts Austin James McCastler II of Shooting at DEA Agent, Drug Trafficking, and Firearm Offenses

November 14, 2025, 8:39 AM

Seal of the US Department of Justice centered over the stripes and stars of the American flag.

Seal of the US Department of Justice centered over the stripes and stars of the American flag.

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Correctional Officer Indicted for Bribery, Faces 15 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:33 AM

Crime investigation board with black and white photos, handwritten notes, and red string connecting the evidence.

Crime investigation board with black and white photos, handwritten notes, and red string connecting the evidence.

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Employee Mitchell Regan Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Abuse Material Distribution

November 13, 2025, 2:35 PM

Close-up of a person's hands in silver handcuffs, wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit.

Close-up of a person's hands in silver handcuffs, wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit.

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Convicted Felon Darius Lavon Williams Gets 25 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

November 13, 2025, 2:31 PM

A close-up, dark photograph showing a plastic bag of white powder, a syringe, and a small pile of the powder on a piece of paper.

A close-up, dark photograph showing a plastic bag of white powder, a syringe, and a small pile of the powder on a piece of paper.

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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl, MDMA, Ketamine Trafficking and Firearm Possession

November 13, 2025, 2:28 PM

Close-up of a tactical air rifle with a scope and a red barrel on a woven mat.

Close-up of a tactical air rifle with a scope and a red barrel on a woven mat.

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Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Machinegun

November 13, 2025, 2:26 PM

Close-up rear view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's uniform and vest.

Close-up rear view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's uniform and vest.

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Immigration Arrest, Faces Eight Years in Prison

November 13, 2025, 2:24 PM

Hacker in fingerless gloves holding a credit card while typing on a laptop displaying green code.

Hacker in fingerless gloves holding a credit card while typing on a laptop displaying green code.

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Woman Sentenced to 36 Months for PPP Fraud and Credit Scheme

November 13, 2025, 2:09 PM

Hands holding a syringe near pills, powder, and plastic bags on a dark table, symbolizing drug abuse.

Hands holding a syringe near pills, powder, and plastic bags on a dark table, symbolizing drug abuse.

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Jury Convicts Jerry McCarigie for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Distribute

November 13, 2025, 11:09 AM

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound together with shiny metal handcuffs against a dark background.

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound together with shiny metal handcuffs against a dark background.

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Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor in Florida

November 13, 2025, 11:06 AM

The "Department of Justice" sign is carved into the stone facade of the building in Washington, DC, with a shadow on the right.

The "Department of Justice" sign is carved into the stone facade of the building in Washington, DC, with a shadow on the right.

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Finley Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Escambia County Deputy, Faces Life in Prison

November 13, 2025, 10:54 AM

Close-up of aging hands using a modern computer keyboard and mouse on a wooden desk.

Close-up of aging hands using a modern computer keyboard and mouse on a wooden desk.

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Jury Convicts Atharva Shailesh Sathawane in $8 Million Elder Fraud Scheme

November 13, 2025, 10:34 AM

Camouflaged Cuban MiG fighter jet displayed outdoors on a grassy hill under a bright blue sky.

Camouflaged Cuban MiG fighter jet displayed outdoors on a grassy hill under a bright blue sky.

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Former Cuban Pilot Indicted for Immigration Fraud, Faces 15 Years in Prison

November 12, 2025, 4:02 PM

A judge seated at his bench facing a defendant in an orange jumpsuit during a court trial.

A judge seated at his bench facing a defendant in an orange jumpsuit during a court trial.

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Jury Convicts Lenard White and Sheldon Robinson in Contract Killing of Teen to Silence Witness

November 10, 2025, 3:48 PM

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Smartmatic, Executives Indicted in Miami for Alleged $1 Million Bribery Scheme Tied to 2016 Philippine Elections

October 16, 2025, 7:28 PM

Close-up of a child's face partially obscured by their arm

Close-up of a child's face partially obscured by their arm

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Child Sex Offender Sean-Michael Smith Gets 10 Years in Prison for Accessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

September 30, 2025, 5:05 PM