A federal judge sentenced a 45-year-old woman to four years and two months for conspiring to illegally export fighter jet engines and a drone to China, according to officials.
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83-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Making Illegal Contributions to Son’s Congressional Campaign
A federal judge Thursday sentenced Babulal Bera, 83, of La Palma, California, to 12 months in prison for making excessive campaign contributions using a fake name to his son’s political campaign, officials said.
Man Allegedly Punched Infant Daughter to Stop Her “Baby Talk”
A Minneapolis man punched his 4-month-old daughter 22 times in the face and chest to stop her “baby talk,” ultimately killing the infant, police said.
Cory Morris, 21, is charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 13 incident,FOX9 reported. He allegedly admitted to first responders at the crime scene that he was responsible for the deadly attack.
Feds: Harley-Davidson Sold Illegal Motorcycle Device That Increased Air Pollution
The federal government announced Thursday that it had reached a settlement with Harley-Davidson Inc. requiring the company to stop selling, buy back and destroy illegal devices that increase air pollution from the motorcycles.
Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Creating Shell Corporations to Land Bank Loans
The former vice president of a California wholesale tool company was sentenced to five years in prison for creating numerous shell corporations to get bank loans from East West Bank that resulted in more than $9 million losses for the bank, officials said.
Alleged Cop Killer and Fugitive Shoots Officer, Wounds Motorist and Carjacks Vehicle
A 38-year-old Ohio man who shot and killed a police officer was charged Tuesday with federal firearms and carjacking offenses, officials announced.
Jesse Denver Hanes, of Columbus, Ohio, was arrested for killing Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez on Friday afternoon after a traffic stop on Friday in Hatch, New Mexico.
N.Y. Man Sentenced to Prison for His Role in a $700,000 Lottery Scam
BOSTON A New York man was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with his role in a bogus lottery scheme in which the victims were told they…
Miami Man Guilty in $4.2 Million Home Health Care Scheme
A Miami man pleaded guilty today to charges related to his role in a $4.2 million home health care fraud scheme.
Feds: Texan Scammed Investors with Phony Oil and Gas Projects
Federal authorities charged a Texas man with fraud and obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed Friday involving two investment companies that allegedly defrauded investors resulting in losses of about $900,000.
Feds: Pimp Sentenced to Seven Years for Sex Trafficking Teen
A man who trafficked a 17-year-old girl from Nevada to Southern California and forced her to work as a prostitute has been sentenced this week to seven years and three months in federal prison, according to officials.
Alleged Mail Thieves Arrested, Law Enforcement Recovers 1,167 Pieces of Stolen Mail
Law enforcement officials arrested six Inland Empire residents who are charged in indictments that allege federal crimes related to mail theft, according to officials.
Civil Rights Groups and Texas Officials Agree That Voters Can Cast Ballots Without Photo IDs
In the wake of a federal appeals court ruling, a federal court approved a deal between civil rights groups and the State of Texas on Wednesday that will allow Texas voters to cast ballots in upcoming elections with a simple declaration instead of having to provide photo identification.