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Eight indicted in alleged drone-and-sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
crime2 days ago

Eight indicted in alleged drone-and-sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for allegedly plotting to attack a White House UFC event with explosive-laden drones and snipers, in two conspiracies: providing material support to terrorists and murdering people on federal government property and a federal official. The plot began in May as the group amassed weapons, drones, and equipment for the Freedom 250 show in June. Defendants from multiple states were charged, including Chandler Scaggs, a would-be sniper connected to Tycen Proper, who planned to travel to the event but lost contact after arrests.

via The Guardian|
#crime#drones#federal-charges
Connecticut ATM Jackpotting Ring Snags $529K, Four Charged in Federal Case
crime12 days ago

Connecticut ATM Jackpotting Ring Snags $529K, Four Charged in Federal Case

Four Venezuelan nationals were charged in federal court for a jackpotting scheme that drained about $529,000 from at least eight Connecticut ATMs in August 2025. The group used malware and physical access to trigger withdrawals, with one patched ATM thwarting the theft. They were arrested in June 2026 and face up to 10 years for interstate transportation of stolen property and up to five years for conspiracy.

via USA Today|
#atm-theft#connecticut#crime
Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case as Jury Deadlocks
crime16 days ago

Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case as Jury Deadlocks

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht after jurors deadlocked on three federal charges connected to the Palisades Fire, which scorched about 23,000 acres, damaged more than 6,000 structures and killed 12 in Los Angeles. After more than 13 hours of deliberation, the jury was split (10 not guilty, 2 for conviction), prompting the judge to declare a mistrial. Prosecutors plan to retry the case before a new jury, while the defense contends he is not responsible for the fires and highlighted evidence suggesting alternate causes.

via The Guardian|
#arson#crime#federal-charges
Fort Worth and Southlake physicians hit with federal fraud charges in sweeping crackdown
crime-and-courts16 days ago

Fort Worth and Southlake physicians hit with federal fraud charges in sweeping crackdown

More than 400 defendants, including about 90 doctors, were charged in a nationwide healthcare-fraud takedown for over $6.5 billion in false claims; North Texas cases include Southlake's Dr. James Lou Carlisle Jr. and Desoto's Dr. Olubayo Idowu with nurse practitioner Vaughn Anthony Brozek, accused of taking kickbacks for medically unnecessary EEG testing, and Fort Worth cardiologist Dr. Jason Finkelstein charged in an $89 million cardiovascular-testing scheme that allegedly billed insurers falsely and was linked to the death of a student-athlete 24 days after testing.

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram|
#crime-and-courts#eeg-testing#federal-charges
DOJ charges two more in alleged White House UFC drone plot
us-crime-and-justice19 days ago

DOJ charges two more in alleged White House UFC drone plot

Two more men were charged in a Justice Department case over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. Court filings allege Jordan Rincker spoke of rigging drones with explosives and claimed he could control dozens of drones, while William Lee Spartacus Falkner discussed explosives and how to acquire drones in group chats; Rincker also allegedly gave a firearm to the group leader. Both made initial appearances in federal court as prosecutors outline how far the scheme had progressed.

via CNN|
#drones#federal-charges#justice-department
Indictments renew energy among Minneapolis protesters as 15 face federal conspiracy charges over alleged antifa plot
politics23 days ago

Indictments renew energy among Minneapolis protesters as 15 face federal conspiracy charges over alleged antifa plot

Fifteen people in Minneapolis were indicted on conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer in what prosecutors describe as a left-wing antifa plot tied to protests during an ICE operation. Some defendants and their lawyers say they weren’t part of the named groups and allege the indictment is a political tactic intended to chill dissent. The case, launched under a Trump-era memorandum designating antifa as a domestic terrorist threat, has energized activists and raised questions about protest rights, while the charges include counts of assault and interstate threats.

via The Washington Post|
#antifa#federal-charges#immigration-enforcement
Minneapolis Woman Denies Violent Anti-ICE Conspiracy Charges
crime24 days ago

Minneapolis Woman Denies Violent Anti-ICE Conspiracy Charges

A Minneapolis in-home health aide, Natasha Rakotz, turned herself in as part of a federal indictment charging 15 Minnesotans with conspiring to impede or injure federal immigration officers; prosecutors allege she tracked agents’ license plates, shared findings in Signal chats, and on May 18 followed a federal officer’s vehicle, brake-checked and side-swiped it, causing bodily injury. Rakotz denies the charges and posted bond after arraignment, with several co-defendants released; the case unfolds amid ongoing protests against ICE in Minnesota.

via MPR News|
#anti-ice#crime#federal-charges
Feds Charge 15 Minnesotans Linked to Antifa Networks in Anti-ICE Protests
politics25 days ago

Feds Charge 15 Minnesotans Linked to Antifa Networks in Anti-ICE Protests

Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals tied to Minneapolis-area antifa groups with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers and related crimes connected to anti-ICE demonstrations. The indictment alleges extensive planning and coordination against federal personnel and facilities, including stalking, threats, assault, and destruction of government property. Most defendants were arrested in a federal operation, with a couple at large; one defendant is Macalester College professor Erik Davis. Prosecutors say evidence includes video, eyewitness accounts, and encrypted communications, and the case is ongoing.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#anti-ice-protests#antifa#direct-action-minnesota
Minnesota Crackdown Sparks Federal Charges Against 15 Protesters
crime26 days ago

Minnesota Crackdown Sparks Federal Charges Against 15 Protesters

Fifteen people in Minnesota have been charged with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers in connection with the state’s immigration crackdown (Operation Metro Surge). Prosecutors say the defendants were tied to two Minneapolis antifa‑linked groups and coordinated efforts to block immigration enforcement, including via encrypted chats and social media posts; 12 were arrested, with two at large. The indictment, part of ongoing investigations that could yield more charges, follows a broader set of prosecutions tied to protests during the crackdown and comes as protests and related fatalities are noted in the surrounding context.

via The Guardian|
#antifa#crime#federal-charges
Minnesota killer pleads guilty in federal case, avoiding death penalty with life terms
crime-and-justice1 month ago

Minnesota killer pleads guilty in federal case, avoiding death penalty with life terms

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in a Minneapolis federal court to murder, stalking, and firearms offenses tied to the rampage that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Under a plea deal approved by the acting U.S. attorney general, Boelter faces two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years, with the death penalty removed. He had disguised himself as a police officer during the shootings and was captured after a 43-hour manhunt; he still faces state murder charges separate from the federal case.

via CNN|
#crime-and-justice#federal-charges#john-hoffman
Two government scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the U.S.
health1 month ago

Two government scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the U.S.

Two virologists at a U.S. government lab were charged in Detroit with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox from Africa into the United States and lying to investigators after being stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport; the samples were not declared and proper authorization was lacking, with NIH cooperating in the ongoing case and the defendants slated to appear in Missoula, Montana.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#biosafety#deactivated-virus#federal-charges
NIH Scientists Charged Over Monkeypox Vial Smuggling Case at Detroit Airport
crime1 month ago

NIH Scientists Charged Over Monkeypox Vial Smuggling Case at Detroit Airport

Two NIH researchers, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, were charged with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox into the United States and making false statements after arriving at Detroit from Congo with 113 vials. Federal investigators found that 17 of 20 tested vials contained deactivated monkeypox virus, one contained the chickenpox virus, and two contained human DNA, contradicting the pair’s claim that the box held diagnostics. The case, being pursued by the FBI, CBP and HHS-OIG, carries a potential maximum sentence of five years if convicted.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#biosafety-level-4#crime#detroit
Rozier Indicted on Two Federal Felonies Tied to Betting Scheme
sports1 month ago

Rozier Indicted on Two Federal Felonies Tied to Betting Scheme

NBA guard Terry Rozier was indicted in Brooklyn on two new federal felony counts—sports bribery and honest services fraud—allegedly accepting about $100,000 to bench himself in a 2023 Hornets game as part of a gambling scheme; he has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors say he conspired with gamblers to share non-public information. Co-defendants have pleaded guilty, including Damon Jones; Rozier remains under contract with the Heat through June 30.

via Hoops Rumors|
#federal-charges#gambling#honest-services-fraud
Two Minnesota Clinic Owners Charged in $21 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
crime1 month ago

Two Minnesota Clinic Owners Charged in $21 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Two Minnesota residents, Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, were arrested on conspiracy to commit health care fraud, eight counts of health care fraud, and two counts of money laundering after allegedly steering about $21.1 million from Medicaid through Smart Therapy Center LLC and Star Autism Center LLC between May 2020 and December 2024; the arrests were led by FBI with Homeland Security Investigations, and the suspects remain in federal custody.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|
#crime#federal-charges#health-care-fraud