FBI Blog: Several years ago, in the city of West Memphis in eastern Arkansas, violent street gangs involved in drug trafficking and other crimes threatened the safety and security of the people who lived and worked in the area. One of the most significant gangs was headed by drug kingpin Rafael McDaniel.
Russian Spy Pleads Guilty to Cold War-Era Espionage to Get U.S. Economic Secrets
Russian spy ring member Evgeny Buryakov, also known as “Zhenya,” plead guilty today to conspiring to spy for the Russians in what authorities described as Cold War-style espionage.
Evgeny Buryakov, aka Zhenya, 41, plead to being an unregistered spy agent for Russia. He also tried to recruit New York residents to spy for Russia, officials allege.
Former Federal Prison Employee Indicted for Taking Tobacco, Pornography, Food and Clothing to Inmate
A federal grand jury today indicted a woman who worked at the federal prison in Oxford, Wisconsin for allegedly smuggling tobacco for an inmate so he could use it and sell it to other inmates, according to federal officials.
“Mo Money” Tax Preparers Plead Guilty to Filing Numerous False Tax Returns for Customers
Two “Mo Money” tax return preparers plead guilty to preparing false tax returns for customers, admitting that what they did caused losses to the IRS of more than $250,000 but less than $500,000, according to officials.
Both plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, officials said.
Former Air Force Veteran Convicted of Traveling from Egypt to Turkey to Cross the Border into Syria to Help ISIS
A jury found U.S. Air Force veteran, Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh, guilty of traveling from Egypt to Turkey to cross the border into Syria to join the terrorist group, ISIS, and fight in the jihad, officials said.
Louisiana Sheriff Indicted for His Role in Beating of Inmates at the Jail Chapel Who Didn’t Pose a Threat (News Video)
A federal grand jury today indicted Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal for his role in the alleged beating of five inmates that were taken to the jail chapel and assaulted with batons, according to officials.
Also indicted was a sheriff’s supervisor Lt. Colonel Gerald Savoy.
Ackal and Savoy were charged with civil rights violations arising out of the beatings of five pre-trial detainees at the Iberia Parish Jail on April 29, 2011.
Three Arrested for Pulling Gun on Trump Supporter
David Grant put his Trump for President sign in his yard on Woodland Drive in Dalton.
“I’m behind Donald Trump! You mess with Trump, you mess with us!” said Grant.
He believes everyone should stand up for what they believe; little did he know it would lead to an armed stand-off.
On Tuesday, he says three people walked by his yard and apparently didn’t like who he believed in.
One man snatched Grant’s Trump for President yard sign and threw it into the steert.
Grant was outside when it happened, and had words for the trio.
“I said you got one choice. Come and fix this sign!” said Grant.
Auction Official at Beverly Hills Gallery Conspired to Smuggle Rhino Horns, Elephant Ivory Products
The senior auction official at Beverly Hills Gallery admitted to conspiring to smuggle wildlife products made from rhinoceros horn, elephant ivory and coral.
The products had a value of about $1 million, according to officials.
Joseph Chait faces up to five years in prison for conspiring to smuggle wildlife products and up to five years in prison for violating the Lacey Act.
Defendants Who Allegedly Tried to Benefit from Programs that Help Minority Businesses Indicted
A federal grand jury indicted David Pfeiffer, 64, of Killbuck, NY, and Thomas Colton, 53, of Salamanca, NY, for illegally getting construction projects earmarked to help minority businesses.
The two were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud. Pfeiffer was also charged with making a false statement to a financial institution.
Both men are each facing up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Why Facebook Makes People Sad and Why People Keep Using It
More than one billion people log into Facebook every day. Whether their intention is to post a duck face selfie, or they want to read the headlines from their favorite news outlet, Facebook remains the world’s most popular social networking site.
U.S. Attorney General Remarks About Dietary Supplements During National Consumer Protection Week
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Discusses Dietary Supplements. National Consumer Protection Week is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.
Tyshawn Lee’s Accused Killer Planned to Torture Young Boy Before Execution: Officials
Tyshawn Lee’s killer told police he had planned to kidnap and torture the 9-year-old boy before he executed the child in a Chicago alley last fall as part of a gang retaliation, law enforcement officials revealed Tuesday.