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Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty in the killing of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in Washington, D.C., during his first court appearance.
Federal prosecutors stated that a man intentionally started a devastating fire in Los Angeles last New Year's Day, which grew into one of the city's largest disasters, due to being upset over a failed relationship.
A 31-year-old man, Nesip D., has been taken into investigative custody following a knife attack that injured three people. Federal prosecutors are investigating for multiple attempted murders and support of a terrorist organization.
The Trump administration has reportedly instructed federal prosecutors to cease criminal investigations into Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. This directive aims to avoid undermining Guaidó's authority as the U.S.-recognized interim president of Venezuela.
Federal prosecutors in the US have charged Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities. This marks one of the first cases under a newly enacted law designed to combat deepfake pornography.
The US Justice Department has dropped criminal and civil fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a decision that led to a rally in Adani Group stocks.
A Bronx man has been convicted by federal prosecutors for running a clandestine Chinese police station in Manhattan, which was used to monitor dissidents. This conviction highlights concerns over foreign influence operations on US soil.
Wesley Edens, American billionaire and co-owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, is reportedly a victim of an alleged blackmail scheme. Federal prosecutors claim a Chinese woman demanded $1 billion from him to prevent the revelation of their relationship.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, has written to a judge arguing that there is no longer a need to keep Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note confidential.
Federal prosecutors have dropped three charges against a former state minister, though the defense notes that these charges could potentially be reinstated.
Georg Kodek, President of Austria's Supreme Court, has criticized the lack of judicial resources leading to unacceptably long legal proceedings. He also called the proposed parliamentary election of federal prosecutors "madness."
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow bets on events including the Iran war, are under scrutiny as federal prosecutors explore whether such bets could violate insider trading laws, amidst allegations and questions about their impact on democracy.
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against former Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Daniela Klette, accusing her of complicity in three attacks. If the charges are accepted, the trial will proceed in Frankfurt.
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged four men, including a Russia-linked arms trafficker and corrupt African officials, for attempting to supply a Mexican cartel with surface-to-air missiles.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has designated Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' as federal prosecutors in New York investigate his alleged connections to drug traffickers, based on informant information.
Former FBI Director Comey subpoenaed by federal prosecutors, US media reports The Straits Times
Federal prosecutors in New York have accused a pardon lobbyist of attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and the client's son.
Two ISIS-inspired suspects in an alleged NYC bomb plot could face the death penalty, retired FBI agent James Gagliano says, as federal prosecutors assume control.
Federal prosecutors revealed that a suspect in an NYC terror probe allegedly planned an attack intended to be larger in scale than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Feds Told New Mexico To Back Off Epstein; Then They Did Nothing... Authored by José Niño via Headline USA, In September 2019, federal prosecutors asked New Mexico to shut down its…
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues. Ever since the 84-year-old mom of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing Feb. 1, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has investigated multiple...
Federal prosecutors have arraigned four individuals in New Jersey for allegedly operating a fake law firm and court proceedings to defraud immigrants, with a fifth suspect at large.
Federal prosecutors have informed a judge that they are deliberating whether to seek the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Lakanwal is accused of killing a National Guard specialist.
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of an intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.
Swiss federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into potential terror links following a recent knife attack.
Nicolás Maduro is facing a new criminal investigation from federal prosecutors in Miami, amid ongoing doubts about the viability of previous charges filed against him.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed charges against several individuals who demonstrated outside an immigration detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, after pursuing the cases for months.
US federal prosecutors have initiated an investigation into a private credit fund managed by BlackRock. The probe scrutinizes the fund's operations and practices.
Federal prosecutors are pushing for a substantial prison sentence for former MLB player Yasiel Puig, following his convictions on federal crimes earlier this year.
German federal prosecutors coordinated a large-scale police operation involving 600 officers, searching numerous apartments in 12 states and targeting 36 suspects identified as a new generation of well-networked neo-Nazis.
Federal prosecutors allege that a small-town Wisconsin police chief attempted to assist California gun dealers in importing illegal armor-piercing ammunition from Europe.
The organizer of New York City's annual SantaCon pub crawl has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in charity funds. Prosecutors claim he diverted money intended for charitable causes to finance his lavish lifestyle.
Rapper Gucci Mane was allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint at a Dallas music studio, with federal prosecutors charging Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with the incident stemming from an alleged contract dispute.
Federal authorities are reportedly investigating bets made on prediction markets that accurately foretold U.S. government actions.
Federal prosecutors have examined whether former President Donald Trump showed a classified map to individuals on his plane after his first term, with Susie Wiles reportedly witnessing the event.
Federal prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against Heather Danae Lewis, who was accused of participating in a controversial January anti-ICE church protest in Minnesota, after it was shown she did not attend the event.
US federal prosecutors have opened preliminary investigations into Colombia's President Gustavo Petro for alleged drug trafficking, as reported by the New York Times.
Former FBI Director Comey subpoenaed by federal prosecutors, US media reports Reuters
Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss charges against an Army veteran who was accused of burning an American flag near the White House, signaling an end to the legal proceedings.
Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin stated that an explosion near a synagogue in Liege was an "unscrupulous antisemitic act" and federal prosecutors are investigating, clarifying it is not linked to Iran.
The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors have put together possible corruption and money laundering charges, and have […]
This clears the way for a federal trial set to begin in September
As Epstein Brokered Rothschild Bank Deals, DEA Ran Secret Probe Into $50M Laundering Scheme A newly uncovered DEA document from the DOJ's Jeffrey Epstein files release reveals that Epstein was the subject of a secret, 5-year investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on suspicions of laundering approximately $50 million through a web of illicit drug and prostitution networks - yet federal prosecutors pursuing his 2019 trafficking case had no idea. The DEA investigati...
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals identified as 'antifa' members in connection with anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, stating the charges are for their actions, not their speech.
Federal prosecutors allege a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen, accused of feeding US gear to Iran's nuclear program through a sanctions-evasion scheme, used millions to purchase a lavish $35 million Newport Beach mansion.
A Google employee has been charged with insider trading for allegedly using confidential company data to place bets on Polymarket, earning $1.2 million. The individual, known as 'AlphaRaccoon,' is accused of leveraging internal information to predict outcomes on the cryptocurrency-based prediction market.
Negotiations for Austria's planned federal public prosecutor's office are ongoing, with the Justice Minister insisting on judicial rather than parliamentary control over the appointment and oversight of federal prosecutors.
Federal prosecutors have charged an Arizona man with attempting arson and vandalizing an ICE facility, an act that could lead to up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Federal prosecutors, specifically the DOJ, have launched an investigation into a BlackRock private-credit fund, focusing on its valuations and operations.
Federal prosecutors allege that a Missouri man posted bomb-making videos that were subsequently used by an ISIS-inspired terrorist to plan a New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans.
Federal prosecutors have charged Val Sklarov, a US stock-lending operator, with $450 million fraud, alleging he sold shares pledged as collateral for loans.
German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into a cyberattack targeting the Signal messaging app, treating it as a potential espionage case. The incident is considered "extremely concerning" in Germany due to the app's secure communication reputation.
Federal prosecutors are pushing to overturn a magistrate judge's decision, seeking to directly search Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's seized phone and laptops. The Department of Justice aims to obtain information relevant to an ongoing leak investigation.
Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating whether NYC Council member Farah Louis and a top aide to Governor Hochul accepted bribes related to migrant shelter contracts.
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether New York City councilmember Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis, an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes in connection with a migrant shelter provider.
Federal prosecutors are set to receive classified House documents as a decision on potential charges against former CIA chief John Brennan nears in an ongoing probe.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed charges against a woman who was among 39 defendants accused of disrupting a Minnesota worship service in January to protest immigration crackdowns, after she was reportedly mistaken for a protester.
Alden Welch Ruml, 26, was arrested on Friday and charged by federal prosecutors in Boston with making threats in interstate commerce.
Swiss federal prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old German-speaking Swiss national from Aargau for supporting the terrorist organization IS and planning a knife attack.
An explosion occurred outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, in the early morning. Federal prosecutors are investigating it as a potential terror attack, with politicians citing antisemitism.
The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors have put together possible corruption and money laundering charges, and have communicated to Rodriguez that she is at risk of prosecution unless she continues to comply with Trump’s demands follo
Federal prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court ruling that bars the death penalty in the case of Luigi Mangione.
Margit Wachberger, head of the General Procurator's Office in Austria, has firmly rejected the idea of federal prosecutors being elected by parliament, calling it an 'absolute no-go' as the Justice Ministry prepares a draft law.