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Explore the Southern District of Florida: legal news, court updates, and key cases.

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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

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

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 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

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

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

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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

Hacker in a hoodie interacting with a digital map showing network connections and locks

Hacker in a hoodie interacting with a digital map showing network connections and locks

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Peruvian National Sentenced to 80 Months for Role in $3 Million Transnational Fraud Scheme

September 30, 2025, 5:02 PM

Handcuffs, US dollars, and fingerprint cards symbolize financial crime

Handcuffs, US dollars, and fingerprint cards symbolize financial crime

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Nigerian National Extradited to Miami, Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Inheritance Fraud Scheme

September 30, 2025, 5:00 PM

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Convicted: Argentine National Osvaldo Daniel Fernandez Faces Decades in Prison for Child Sex Abuse Material Production and Possession

September 29, 2025, 4:37 PM

A black and white photograph of a child's hand reaching out with the palm facing the camera, while their face is blurred and out of focus in the background.

A black and white photograph of a child's hand reaching out with the palm facing the camera, while their face is blurred and out of focus in the background.

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Feds Charge Fort Lauderdale Man in Child Exploitation Case: What You Need to Know

September 26, 2025, 7:39 PM

Two US Army officers pose for a photo with medals displayed

Two US Army officers pose for a photo with medals displayed

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U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones Receives Defense Medal: How His Military Service Impacts National Security

September 26, 2025, 5:06 PM

A collection of illegal items including a handgun, bullets, a bag of white powder, and cash on a dark surface

A collection of illegal items including a handgun, bullets, a bag of white powder, and cash on a dark surface

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Miami Men Face Life in Prison: How Fentanyl, Heroin, and Firearms Trafficking Unfolded

September 25, 2025, 5:15 PM

Close-up of modern building facades with white and blue square windows

Close-up of modern building facades with white and blue square windows

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Former Nodus Bank Chairman Juan Francisco Ramirez Pleads Guilty in $13.6 Million Wire Fraud Scheme, Facing 20 Years

September 24, 2025, 6:43 PM

Law enforcement agents in tactical gear are engaged in a covert operation.

Law enforcement agents in tactical gear are engaged in a covert operation.

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Stock Exchange Bomb Plot Unveiled: How a Coral Springs Man’s Actions Led to Federal Charges

September 24, 2025, 6:35 PM

A police officer and a detective examine fingerprints and witness statements at a crime scene.

A police officer and a detective examine fingerprints and witness statements at a crime scene.

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Fraudulent Refund Scheme: How Five Men Exploited Payment Systems for Millions

September 24, 2025, 6:34 PM

An American flag is draped over a pair of handcuffs, symbolizing law enforcement and justice in the United States.

An American flag is draped over a pair of handcuffs, symbolizing law enforcement and justice in the United States.

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Sniper’s Aim: How a Hawaii Man’s Plot to Assassinate President Donald Trump Unfolded

September 23, 2025, 7:40 PM

A gavel, symbolizing justice, is engulfed in flames against a backdrop of colorful, abstract city lights.

A gavel, symbolizing justice, is engulfed in flames against a backdrop of colorful, abstract city lights.

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Ex-Financier Gets Seven Years for $8.4M Elder Fraud: How He Exploited Family’s Trust

September 19, 2025, 10:02 AM