ISIS-K terrorist sentenced to 20 years over Abbey Gate role
An ISIS-K terrorist was sentenced to 20 years for aiding multiple attacks, including the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, according to court records and U.S. officials.
Dozen charged in California childcare payment fraud case
Federal prosecutors charged 12 people in Southern California with childcare payment fraud, alleging more than $10 million in false subsidy claims.
Blanche defends Trump after supreme court mail-vote ruling
Todd Blanche said investigations into illegal voting will continue after the supreme court blocked Trump’s mail-in voting order, and defended Trump’s criticism of the justices.
Supreme Court dismisses immigration case from October docket
The Supreme Court dismissed an immigration case set for October arguments after both sides agreed it was moot, following a pardon and a departure by the challengers.
Ohio State University settlement resolves disclosure claims
Ohio State University will pay $2.1 million to resolve allegations it failed to disclose employees’ ties to the PRC in applications for NASA and NSF research grants.
Judge keeps Maricopa County sheriff’s office under oversight
A federal judge denied the Maricopa County sheriff’s office bid to end court oversight, citing ongoing gaps in compliance and unresolved bias in traffic-stop data.
American citizen sentenced to two years for acting as PRC agent
An American citizen was sentenced to two years in prison and three years’ supervised release for acting as an agent of the PRC, according to officials.
Justice Department details new Hamas cryptocurrency seizures
The Justice Department said it disrupted Hamas cryptocurrency seizures and online infrastructure, intercepting over $560,000 and taking down related websites.
Mega dockets snarl Miami immigration court with long lines
A new “mega master” docketing tactic is fueling long lines, confusion and a surge in in-absentia deportations at the Miami immigration court.
Florida jury convicts defendant in Aeroflot export case
A Florida jury convicted Alexander Mamonov for illegally exporting nearly $1 million in U.S. aircraft parts to Russia and Aeroflot, officials said.
Former DIA employee pleads guilty in secrets case
A former Defense Intelligence Agency IT specialist pleaded guilty to attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government, according to court filings.
Justice Department schedules kratom derivatives as opioids
The Justice Department temporarily scheduled three kratom derivatives as opioids, while indicating it will not enforce the ban for trace levels found in botanical kratom.