Mother of the man who killed Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee is sentenced
Eileen Marie Hurley, 71, of Sheridan, Wyoming, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison with one year of supervised release…
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Two Men Sentenced for Their Roles in Fentanyl Overdose Death of 17-Year-Old
Two men who distributed fentanyl that caused the death of a seventeen-year-old boy were sentenced to federal prison on September 29, 2025. Source: U.S.…
Continue ReadingDetroit Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing and Attempting to Rob Banks and Credit Unions
DETROIT – Dorian Trevor Sykes, 42, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to four counts of bank and credit union robbery and an attempted…
Continue ReadingU.S. Attorney's Office Files Petition to Enforce Administrative Subpoenas to Locate Violent Criminals
Today the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition to…
Continue ReadingIllegal alien charged for throwing Texas law enforcement officer into fence during immigration arrest
A 36-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Houston has been charged for assaulting an officer which resulted in deep head wounds Source: U.S.…
Continue ReadingDefendant Pleads Guilty to Felony Intimidation of a Federal Officer and Resisting Arrest
Defendant Julie Winters, 47, of Portland, pleaded guilty yesterday to Felony Intimidation of a Federal Officer and Resisting Arrest. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue Reading14 Members of a Transnational Criminal Organization known as La V Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Crimes—Two Remain Fugitives
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A federal grand jury issued a superseding indictment on September 25, 2025, charging 14 members of a transnational criminal…
Continue ReadingMan Unlawfully Living in Oregon Charged with Assaulting FBI Agents and Distributing Controlled Substances
A man made his first appearance in federal court today after assaulting two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents following his arrest on federal…
Continue ReadingNicholas Roske Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Supreme Court Justice in Maryland
Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison to be followed by a lifetime of…
Continue ReadingUndocumented Immigrant Sentenced to More than a Year in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Deportation
LUIS CHAVEZ, who has multiple criminal convictions, illegally re-entered the U.S. after being deported in 2015. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingMan Unlawfully Living in Oregon Charged with Aiming a Laser at a Customs and Border Patrol Helicopter
A man made his first appearance in federal court today after pointing a laser at a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) helicopter in the…
Continue ReadingHonduran National Charged with Assaulting 2 Federal Officers at a Karnes Immigration Processing Center
Honduran national Jorge Alberto Maradiaga-Carias was charged with assaulting two detention officers at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingFormer Des Moines Superintendent Arrested on Federal Firearms Charge
DES MOINES, Iowa – The former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent, and citizen of Guyana made his initial appearance before a United States Magistrate…
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What Prison is Diddy Going To?
Short answer: as of October 6, 2025, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not publicly announced Sean “Diddy” Combs’s final designated facility. He remains…
Continue ReadingPortland Woman Charged with Assaulting Federal Law Enforcement Officer Near Local ICE Office
A Portland woman made her first appearance in federal court yesterday after assaulting a federal officer near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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Why the United States Leads the World in Prison Population
By total number of people behind bars, the United States ranks #1 in the world. Below is a current ranking table (by total prison…
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P. Diddy Sentencing: How Much Time Will He Actually Serve?
Federal Sentencing Explained Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison on October 3, 2025. He reportedly has about 12…
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Federal Prisons in Michigan
Michigan is home to several federal prison facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). These facilities house inmates serving federal sentences at different…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Create and Distribute Videos Depicting Monkey Torture and Mutilation | United States Department of Justice
Man Sentenced, Distribute Videos Depicting Monkey, Mutilation Tuesday — New Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Create and Distribute Videos Depicting Monkey…
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BOP Employee Misconduct
Prison Safety & Accountability Correctional Staff Must Keep People Safe—What If They’re the Ones Causing Harm? Correctional officers and other prison employees are responsible…
Continue ReadingSenior CJNG Member Indicted on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Charges for Operating Massive Timeshare Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice
Member Indicted, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering — Senior CJNG Member Indicted on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Charges for Operating Massive Timeshare Fraud…
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Suing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP): What You Can Sue For, What Courts Grant Most Often, and How We Help Nationwide
This guide explains common claim types, the strict rules that apply to lawsuits from federal custody, and practical tips to avoid dismissal. It is…
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Huge Changes to Federal Supervised Release
The U.S. criminal justice system is constantly evolving, and a major shift is on the horizon. Effective November 1, 2025, the U.S. Sentencing Commission…
Continue ReadingJustice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime | United States Department of Justice
Charges Light Rail Attacker, Federal Crime Tuesday, Share Facebook — Justice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime | United States Justice Department.…
Continue Reading“LockerGoga,” “MegaCortex,” and “Nefilim” Ransomware Administrator Charged with Ransomware Attacks | United States Department of Justice
Ransomware Administrator Charged, Ransomware Attacks Tuesday, Share Facebook — “LockerGoga,” “MegaCortex,” and “Nefilim” Ransomware Administrator Charged with Ransomware Attacks | United States Justice Department.…
Continue ReadingMan Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Use a Weapon of Mass Destruction and Attempting to Destroy an Energy Facility in Nashville | United States Department of Justice
Mass Destruction, Energy Facility, Nashville Tuesday — Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Use a Weapon of Mass Destruction and Attempting to Destroy an…
Continue ReadingCourt Enters Consent Order Requiring North Carolina to Fix Inaccurate Voter List | United States Department of Justice
Consent Order Requiring North, Fix Inaccurate Voter List, Share Facebook — Court Enters Consent Order Requiring North Carolina to Fix Inaccurate Voter List |…
Continue ReadingEight MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty to Multi-Year Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murders and Witness Tampering | United States Department of Justice
Gang Members Plead Guilty, Year Racketeering Conspiracy Involving, Witness Tampering Monday — a summarized account of a Justice Department announcement. A federal district court…
Continue ReadingDepartment of State Employee Sentenced for Transmitting National Defense Information to Suspected Chinese Government Agents | United States Department of Justice
Source: DOJ Press Release State Employee Sentenced, Transmitting National Defense Information, Share Facebook — a summarized account of a Justice Department announcement. announcement Department…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Man Sentenced for Role in Global Digital Asset Investment Scam Conspiracy Resulting in Theft of More than $36.9M from Victims | United States Department of Justice
Source: DOJ Press Release Global Digital Asset Investment, Scam Conspiracy Resulting, Victims Monday — a summarized account of a Justice Department announcement. announcement California…
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