A federal judge sentenced Mahdi Hashi, 26, a Somali national, to nine years in prison for traveling from U.S. to Somalia to join a al-Shabaab, a terrorist group, officials said.
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Canadian Con Man Sentenced to Prison for Scamming 294 Victims
LOS ANGELES A federal judge sentenced a Canadian man to nearly four years in prison for targeting American victims in several schemes, including a fake lottery scam, “secret shopper” pitch letters, and bogus…
Soccer Team Coach Allegedly Caught With Child Pornography
A federal grand jury indicted an Orange County man who coached a Long Beach youth soccer team for possessing and distributing child pornography.
Crips Gang Members Indicted for Murders Including Death of Infant, Other Crimes
A federal grand jury indicted six alleged members of the Crips for their alleged roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder and other offenses in Nebraska, officials said today.
Retired Air Force Sgt. Sentenced for Disclosing Confidential Bid Information
A federal judge sentenced a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court to 18 months in prison for disclosing confidential bid information for government contracts and tax fraud, according to authorities.
Six Vice Lords Gang Members Guilty of the Gang-Related Shooting of Four
Six members of the Vice Lords gang in Detroit plead guilty this week to various racketeering and firearm offenses for their roles in the gang-relating shooting of four people, officials announced today.
Alabama Police Chief Indicted for Beating Suspect (News Video)
Federal officials said Stevenson, Alabama, police chief is being charged with assaulting a suspect.
Former HBO Manager Admits Stealing a Million Dollars from the Business
A former manager at HBO admits that she submitted fraudulent bills and illegally took about a million dollars from the business, officials announced today.
Former Deputy Sheriff Charged with Beating and Kicking Suspect in Head
A federal grand jury indicted a former deputy sheriff for using excessive force during an arrest by beating a suspect Derrick Price, federal officials said.
Feds: Mother and Son Smuggled Ammo and Firearm Parts to Phlilippines
A federal grand jury indicted a Long Beach woman and her son charging them with illegally shipping firearms parts and ammunition to the Philippines, officials announced today.
“Next Time You’re Dead” Defendant Sent to Prison for Threatening Federal Agent
A federal judge sentenced a man who threatened to kill a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement officer who came to the man’s home to ask about trash dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest to 18 months in jail, according to officials.
Cuban Living in Texas Sentenced to Eight Years for Credit Card Fraud Involving 1,000 Victims
A federal judge sentenced a Cuban citizen who was residing in McAllen to eight years and four months in prison credit card fraud, according to officials.