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A 26-year-old man has been charged in Washington federal court for alleged sex abuse committed on a cruise ship where he worked. The FBI is investigating the case, which came to light after the ship arrived in Seattle.

Charges were filed against Indian criminal group leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Satinderjeet Singh for orchestrating the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The case, involving a transnational law enforcement operation across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, has strained diplomatic ties between Canada and India.

Charges were filed against Indian crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi for his alleged role in the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, an event that strained Canada-India diplomatic relations. The case involves a transnational law enforcement operation targeting three Indian criminal groups linked to multiple crimes, including murder and drug trafficking.

Carlos Paez Pereda, accused leader of the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Rugrats wing, faces narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. The Justice Department alleges he orchestrated a violent drug distribution network, facilitated cartel conflicts, and laundered millions. Federal agencies including the FBI and DEA are involved in the case.

Chittenden County's new recycling facility remains on track after recovering $2.27 million stolen in a cyber fraud scam. The funds, initially stolen from a construction project, were returned with FBI assistance, allowing the project to proceed without a short-term loan.

Hazmat crews responded to a home in Irvine linked to a teenager whose previous science experiment triggered an FBI probe. The current incident involves the same teen and family but a different location than the March event.

Michael Angel Alvarez, a 41-year-old city contractor previously convicted of a 2002 gang-related murder, was arrested for illegally possessing body armor after a violent felony conviction. Federal prosecutors allege he led the 18th Street gang while working as a peace ambassador for Healing Urban Barrios, a nonprofit focused on gang violence reduction in Los Angeles.

A judge dismissed a Justice Department subpoena related to a 2020 election inquiry. FBI members were present outside the Fulton County elections office in Georgia this year.

Spain arrested a man suspected of providing logistical support to a Ukrainian hacker linked to the pro-Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn. The FBI collaborated with Spanish authorities in the arrest, part of Operation Riptide targeting cybercriminal networks. The suspect also allegedly supported the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) and was involved in facilitating the escape of another hacker to Russia via Poland and Belarus.

Two children were found living in deplorable conditions with dead animals in a squalid home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia police and the FBI are investigating the case.

Two children were found living in squalid conditions with dead animals in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. Philadelphia police and the FBI are investigating the deplorable situation.

Two children were found living in deplorable conditions with dead animals in a squalid home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia police and the FBI are investigating the case.

Two children were found living in deplorable conditions with dead animals in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. Philadelphia police and the FBI are investigating the case.

Gavin Newsom, a media-savvy California governor, has been less visible since June 15 after disclosing Justice Department investigations. The FBI is conducting a probe against him and his wife.

Nine months after the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) burglary, investigators have released few new details. An art crimes expert suggests offering a reward could aid in recovering the stolen artifacts.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County, calling the subpoena unreasonable and overly burdensome. The judge cited expired statutes of limitations for any election-related crimes and rejected the DOJ’s claim that the request was part of a normal investigative process.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez questioned U.S. involvement in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, citing contradictions between U.S. statements. The Mexican government accused the FBI of claiming credit for the operation and suggested a U.S. pact with cartel members, while the U.S. Embassy denied collaboration. Mexican authorities plan to seek information from the FBI about the arrest.

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, mayor of Jackson in November 2024, pleaded guilty to bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering charges following an FBI investigation and sting operation. He had previously described the case as a 'political prosecution'.

The former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and the former City Council president pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a bribery scheme. A former district attorney also pleaded guilty and resigned, while two others had already pleaded guilty to bribery charges related to a development project. Sentencing for the three could include up to five years in prison.

U.S. prosecutors used a persistent Windows device ID to link an alleged Scattered Spider hacker to a May 2025 intrusion at a luxury jewelry retailer. Microsoft records connected the ID to an account used during the attack and to online accounts tied to 19-year-old Peter Stokes.

Andrew Gillum, ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate who narrowly lost the 2018 governor’s race, was arrested in Daphne, Alabama on drug possession charges. He was previously involved in a 2020 incident at a Miami hotel and was acquitted in 2023 of lying to the FBI.

The FBI and Justice Department under President Donald Trump are reviewing Georgia's 2020 election records in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. The county's election results were certified after multiple counts, including a hand recount, and the article highlights historical patterns of vote suppression and property-based voting restrictions in U.S. history.

A new nonpartisan nonprofit, Keep Our Republic, is launching in North Carolina to provide accurate information about election processes through community conversations. The organization includes diverse advisory members and experts in election administration, aiming to address concerns about vote counting and election security.

Jason Lottman, the former owner of a Monroe wedding venue, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding customers and investors of over $1 million. Victims include Amber Wells and Clara Vengoechea, who paid tens of thousands of dollars for services that were not provided. The U.S. Attorney's office and FBI are involved in the case.

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the night before the riot. Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, and prosecutors argued the pardons only cover those convicted of or indicted for Capitol riot-related crimes.

U.S. prosecutors are seeking leniency for Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab, who admitted to helping Iran evade sanctions and provided key testimony in a 2017 trial that strained U.S.-Turkey relations. Zarrab's cooperation included exposing bribes to Turkish officials and facing threats and asset freezes from Turkey after his testimony.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge noted that Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, which explicitly applied only to those convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

The parents of a missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl were charged with homicide by child abuse. Javeayah Harris was reported missing on June 30, and authorities believe she has been deceased for at least a month. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, were arrested on July 4 and denied bond.

Three individuals were arrested in Middle Tennessee following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of 68 kilograms of cocaine, 36 firearms, body armor, and cash. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, alongside federal and local agencies, conducted the operation, charging Perry White, Jesus Garza, and Antonio Diaz with conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Google, the FBI, and partners disrupted the NetNut botnet, which used hijacked consumer devices as residential proxies. The operation reduced the botnet's device pool by millions through account disabling, infrastructure sharing, and app warnings. NetNut tricked users into installing malicious apps under the guise of 'bandwidth sharing' payouts.

Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old man, is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. A preliminary hearing will determine if the case proceeds to trial, with the death penalty a potential punishment. Kirk, a conservative podcaster and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during a Q&A session, and social media videos captured the incident.

Tyler Robinson is facing a five-day preliminary hearing for the murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative podcaster and Turning Point USA co-founder, who was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted, and the case has drawn attention from Kirk's family and political allies, including President Donald Trump.

More than 300 fugitives were arrested in Chicago as federal agencies including the FBI, ATF, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a joint crackdown.

Media leaders are uniting to defend free speech against Trump's attacks, including DOJ subpoenas, lawsuits, and FBI raids targeting journalists. Trump has threatened legal action against ABC and used tactics like weaponizing the FCC and DOJ to suppress critical coverage, while media organizations increasingly support each other amid these assaults.

President Trump claimed to have developed a legal argument to bypass Congress and impose changes to the U.S. election system, including voter ID requirements. However, his efforts, such as the SAVE America Act and executive orders, have faced judicial rejections and congressional resistance, with courts blocking key proposals and investigations into his 2020 election claims yielding no concrete results.

The FBI announced 305 arrests and the recovery of 24 missing children in Chicago as part of Operation New Dawn, a government initiative under President Trump’s leadership aimed at combating violent crimes and crimes against children.

Keisha Nicole Jones, a 31-year-old woman, went missing on June 26 and was later found dead. Her family held a memorial in Hallandale Beach, where they lit candles and released doves, while the FBI investigates her death. Surveillance footage shows her leaving Scarlett’s Cabaret in Hallandale Beach with an unidentified man.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office on X posted a defensive social media tirade targeting President Trump, the Justice Department, and The Post. This followed a report highlighting political connections between FBI informant Alexis Podesta and Newsom, despite his claim that she was not in his orbit.

The article discusses Trump's focus on Georgia's vote and election trust, alongside an FBI agent entering the Fulton County elections office in Union City, Ga.

A candlelight vigil is being held for Keisha Nicole Jones, whose remains were found in the water off Virginia Key. The FBI is investigating her death, which remains unexplained despite surveillance footage capturing her final moments. Her family, primarily from Michigan, seeks answers.