A Vietnamese national pleaded guilty in Washington D.C.’s federal court for drug trafficking and illegal gun possession after police found multiple drugs and loaded pistols at an Airbnb residence in Georgetown. Sentencing is scheduled for July; deportation may follow due…
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over six years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials online. Authorities say Christopher Young shared more than a thousand illegal videos…
A man from Ohio has been charged with distributing child pornography following an FBI investigation. The case involves allegations of sharing explicit videos online and soliciting further abuse through digital…
All seven people indicted for their roles in the murders of Rosenda Strong and Jedidah Iesha Moreno have received sentences following an extensive multi-agency investigation spanning several years on Yakama…
A Bellevue accountant has been convicted for helping prepare false federal tax returns after an eight-day trial. Authorities say Thanjavur Manavalan falsified information across multiple client filings between 2018-2020 with…
Dr. Eric Edward Haeger has been sentenced for distributing adulterated CPAP/BiPAP machines to Medicaid patients while fraudulently billing them as new equipment worth over $600,000. Authorities say his actions put…
Ramon Leonard pleaded guilty to two counts of strangulation involving his former romantic partner in Washington, D.C., following previous convictions for similar offenses. Authorities emphasized their commitment to addressing repeat…
Ian Zephyrin has been indicted on nine counts following an alleged attack on police officers last June in Washington, D.C., authorities announced March 27. Prosecutors say he injured one officer…
Ashaad Anthony Turner has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a stolen gun while planning drug distribution in Washington, D.C., authorities said Tuesday. The case highlights ongoing concerns about…
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is updating its procedure for requesting Courtesy Notices of Electronic Filings starting April 1, 2026. Requests will now be made…
A former Department of Veterans Affairs executive has been charged with hiding cash and gifts received from government contractors while managing a major health records project. Authorities allege he failed…
Two brothers from Washington D.C., Asheile and Darren Foster, have been charged following the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer on March 23rd. Authorities say both suspects were apprehended…
Samuel Braxton has been sentenced to over thirteen years in federal prison for leading a major fentanyl trafficking operation from inside FCI Fort Dix using contraband phones. Authorities seized large…
A Washington, D.C., man has been convicted of kidnapping and assaulting his romantic partner after holding her captive in their apartment. Authorities detailed how Raymond Dodd restrained, assaulted, and threatened…
The Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee (LBR Committee) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington will be active in 2026 and is currently seeking volunteers to join…
The Ninth Circuit Court has opened applications for a bankruptcy judge position in San Diego starting March 2026. Qualified candidates have until June 18, 2026, to submit their materials. The…
Marcus Hazel was sentenced to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to strangling his girlfriend during an argument at a Washington hotel. Authorities say he attacked her following a…
Reginald Steele Jr., age 26, received a sentence of 107 years for killing Malachi Lukes in Washington D.C., following his conviction on murder and related charges. Authorities say gang violence…
A Washington man has been sentenced to two years in prison for pointing a gun at a taxi driver during an incident in November 2019. Authorities say his co-defendant received…
Brandon Denzel Washington has been convicted on multiple federal charges related to sex trafficking across several states. Victims testified about violence and manipulation used against them over several years. Sentencing…
James Anthony Stinson has been sentenced to thirty years after convictions related to sex trafficking, drug distribution, and illegal firearm possession following an extensive investigation by local authorities. Law enforcement…
A Charlotte man was convicted for attempting to extort $2.5 million from a D.C.-based tech firm using stolen data after his contract ended. Authorities say he faces up to twelve…
A District man was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a stolen handgun while already being a convicted felon. The case is part of broader efforts targeting gun…
Billy Gene Pinson has been sentenced in Spokane federal court after pleading guilty last year on multiple charges related to production and possession of child sexual abuse material involving several…
Leon Henderson has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on multiple drug trafficking and firearms charges involving large quantities of fentanyl pills across Seattle neighborhoods. Authorities…
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