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

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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

Close-up of a wooden judge's gavel on a wooden table.

Close-up of a wooden judge's gavel on a wooden table.

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Seafood VP’s Price-Fixing Scheme: How a Miami Executive Cheated Fishermen Out of Millions

September 19, 2025, 9:03 AM

A person’s hands using a calculator and a pencil, with papers on a desk

A person’s hands using a calculator and a pencil, with papers on a desk

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Bookkeeper’s $9.8M Embezzlement: How Gambling and Fake Vendors Fueled the Fraud

September 18, 2025, 6:58 PM

A gavel rests on a table with cash in hand during a courtroom legal proceeding.

A gavel rests on a table with cash in hand during a courtroom legal proceeding.

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CEO Carl Zaglin Convicted in Miami Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme: How He Funneled Millions

September 18, 2025, 5:34 PM

A person is sitting down and holding a handgun, with a focus on the weapon

A person is sitting down and holding a handgun, with a focus on the weapon

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Beyond Social Media: How a Honduran National’s Gun Sale Led to Federal Charges

September 15, 2025, 11:41 PM

A child's hand raised in a "stop" gesture, with their face blurred in the background

A child's hand raised in a "stop" gesture, with their face blurred in the background

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Michigan Man Gets 20 Years in Federal Prison for CSAM Conspiracy and Distribution

September 15, 2025, 11:35 PM

A rolled diploma with a red ribbon and a wax seal lying on a desk next to other papers

A rolled diploma with a red ribbon and a wax seal lying on a desk next to other papers

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Operation Nightingale: 12 More Face Charges in Nationwide Nursing Diploma Fraud Scheme

September 15, 2025, 7:38 PM

A gavel rests on a table near hands holding cash during a courtroom scene.

A gavel rests on a table near hands holding cash during a courtroom scene.

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Ex-COO Admits to $4.3M Embezzlement: How She Diverted Funds for Luxury Goods and Kickbacks

September 15, 2025, 5:24 PM

A pair of handcuffs lying next to a large stack of US hundred-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface.

A pair of handcuffs lying next to a large stack of US hundred-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface.

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Elderly Victims Defrauded: How a Nigerian National’s Inheritance Scam Stole Millions

September 15, 2025, 4:18 PM

A man in a polo shirt and jeans is being escorted by a group of heavily armed and masked police officers at night

A man in a polo shirt and jeans is being escorted by a group of heavily armed and masked police officers at night

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From Guatemala to Miami: How “Gordo” Faces Life in Prison for U.S. Cocaine Conspiracy

September 9, 2025, 9:55 PM

A gavel, handcuffs, and law books are isolated against a black background.

A gavel, handcuffs, and law books are isolated against a black background.

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Illegal Reentry: Honduran National Sentenced to Prison After Fifth U.S. Border Breach

September 6, 2025, 11:17 AM

A gavel rests on a block next to the words "regulations" and "legislation," with the word "Legislation" partially visible.

A gavel rests on a block next to the words "regulations" and "legislation," with the word "Legislation" partially visible.

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Beyond Bars: Nicaraguan National Gets Five Years in Miami for Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportation

September 3, 2025, 5:31 PM

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

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Beyond the Arsenal: How a Margate Man’s Hate-Fueled Attack Plans Were Stopped

August 30, 2025, 8:13 PM

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

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Beyond Prison: How Escondido Sex Offender’s Life Sentence Impacts Child Exploitation Cases

August 29, 2025, 7:19 PM

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

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Life Sentence for Louisiana Sex Offender: How a Florida Minor’s Phone Led to Justice

August 29, 2025, 6:26 PM

A courtroom sketch shows a man in a suit seated at a table, facing away from the viewer

A courtroom sketch shows a man in a suit seated at a table, facing away from the viewer

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El Mayo’s Downfall: How the Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder’s Guilty Plea Impacts the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

August 27, 2025, 1:03 PM

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Kaseya Center - Miami Heat

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Ex-Miami Heat Security Officer’s $1.9M Jersey Heist: How He Exploited His Access

August 27, 2025, 12:59 PM

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A close-up shot of a hand with dark nail polish, placing a red card on a dark, reflective counter.

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Chinese Nationals Face 15 Years in Prison for South Florida Gift Card Fraud Scheme

August 19, 2025, 12:57 PM

Handcuffs rest on a surface beside a stack of US dollar bills, a blank sheet of paper, and a pen.

Handcuffs rest on a surface beside a stack of US dollar bills, a blank sheet of paper, and a pen.

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Ex-Sky Group CEO Gets 87 Months in Prison: How a Payday Loan Scheme Defrauded Investors of $66M

August 19, 2025, 12:45 PM