Federal prosecutors
Coverage of Federal prosecutors in the Nexus archive.
- Giving to help Palestinians? Guess again — you might be funding Hamas
A San Diego man used fake Gaza relief campaigns to raise nearly $600,000, which was sent to Hamas, and he attempted to transfer additional funds through cryptocurrency. Federal prosecutors are investigating the case.
- Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studio
Federal prosecutors revealed video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio in January. The video is part of the case against Shiesty.
- Operation New Dawn: 179 charged in massive Chicago anti-violence crackdown
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have charged 179 individuals as part of Operation New Dawn. The initiative aims to combat violent crimes during the spring and summer months.
- California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation: prosecutors
A 43-year-old California man pleaded guilty to trafficking psilocybin mushrooms and involving his two young sons in the operation by repeatedly dosing them with hallucinogens, according to federal prosecutors.
- California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation
A 43-year-old San Diego County man, Randal Vance, pleaded guilty to trafficking psilocybin mushrooms and dosing his two young sons with the hallucinogenic drug as part of his operation. Law enforcement executed two search warrants at his properties in North County during the investigation.
- White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Stop Civil Service Politicization
The Trump White House allegedly influenced a board designed to prevent civil service politicization, advancing a theory of presidential authority over the executive branch. This included directing employees handling sensitive legal matters like federal prosecutors and immigration judges.
- Fatal flaws in case against accused Palisades fire starter revealed
Federal prosecutors face criticism for flaws in their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the accused Palisades fire starter, as legal experts advise focusing on evidence rather than character attacks following a jury's rejection of the initial case.
- John Bolton, former Trump adviser, pleads guilty to 1 count of illegally retaining classified info
John Bolton, national security adviser during Donald Trump's first presidential administration, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. The plea sealed a deal with federal prosecutors.
- Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.
- Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
John Bolton, former Trump administration national security adviser, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.
- Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
John Bolton, ex-national security adviser, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, reaching a deal with federal prosecutors to potentially avoid a prison term.
- Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse federal prosecutors of violating his rights
Luigi Mangione's attorneys claim federal prosecutors violated his rights. Mangione faces state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
- Middle Tenn. federal prosecutors to appeal dismissal of Abrego-Garcia human smuggling case
Federal prosecutors in Middle Tennessee are appealing the dismissal of a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. The case was dismissed, but prosecutors seek to overturn this decision through an appeal.
- Target Field concession workers demand better wages, healthcare in threat to strike
Target Field concession workers plan to strike for better wages and healthcare ahead of the Twins’ homestand with the Dodgers. Concessions company Delaware North states it will continue operating during the strike.
- Charges dropped against suspects in attempted robbery of undercover fed agents
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against suspects in an attempted robbery of undercover federal officers in Country Club Hills after new video emerged. A judge is holding a hearing to determine if the feds should be sanctioned for the case involving Amir Fagan, Demond Edwards, and Chashonn Toney.
- Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 15 individuals with conspiring to impede immigration agents during a Trump administration crackdown. The defendants, linked to a left-wing group called 'Direct Action Minnesota,' are accused of blocking deportations through tactics like setting up blockades and distributing shields to protesters.
- Federal prosecutors charge 15 people it says impeded agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people for allegedly impeding agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota linked to the Trump administration. The accused, associated with two Minneapolis-based antifa groups, reportedly used tactics like ice blocks and surveillance to disrupt the crackdown, which preceded mass protests and the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens.
- Federal prosecutors charge 15 people it says impeded agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals for allegedly impeding agents during a Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The defendants used tactics like stalking agents and deploying ice blocks to disrupt operations, which were part of 'Operation Metro Surge' that sparked protests and led to the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens.
- Minnesota’s ‘Somali moment’- Professor offers perspective on one community’s connection to fraud
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged 106 people with fraud, 87% of whom are of Somali descent, linked to programs like Feeding our Future and autism treatment. Dr. Ahmed Samatar, a professor at Macalester College, discusses the community's connection to the fraud cases and rejects perceptions of an anti-Somali agenda.
- Secret evidence filed in Anna Kepner Carnival cruise murder case as feds push to jail accused stepbrother
Federal prosecutors have submitted new sealed evidence in the case against Timothy Hudson, accused of murdering his stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship. Hudson, released pending trial with restrictions, faces adult charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. The Kepner family criticizes his continued freedom.
- Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man posed as a police officer and killed a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband, wounding a state senator and his wife. He pleaded guilty to murder to avoid federal prosecutors seeking unspecified charges.
- Man accused of killing a top Minnesota lawmaker, husband due to change plea
A man charged with killing a top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, as well as attempting to murder a state senator and his wife, is set to change his not-guilty plea in federal court. Prosecutors have stated they will not seek the death penalty against him.
- Federal prosecutors not seeking death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Dem
Federal prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty in a plea deal with Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing a top Minnesota Democrat. The defendant is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing in federal court in Minneapolis.
- 'Broadview Six' grand jury fallout expands; federal prosecutors could be called to testify
The 'Broadview Six' case grand jury fallout is expanding, with federal prosecutors potentially being called to testify. This development was reported by the ABC7 Chicago I-Team.
- Suspect in killing of Minnesota lawmaker strikes a plea deal
Federal prosecutors announced a plea deal with the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in a politically motivated attack. The suspect faces charges related to the killings.
- Arson trial begins for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades fire
An arson trial has begun for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire to seek revenge against society. Federal prosecutors allege the fire re-ignited as the deadly Palisades Fire.
- Arson trial begins for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades fire
A federal arson trial has begun for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire that re-ignited. Prosecutors claim he set the fire to seek 'revenge' against society.
- Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials
Federal prosecutors have charged eight pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate University of Michigan officials through a criminal intimidation campaign aimed at forcing the university to sever financial ties with Israel.
- Sleazy foot fetish website owner hit with federal sex trafficking charges for allegedly raping models after luring them to NYC
Jason Khan, owner of a foot fetish website, faces federal sex trafficking charges for allegedly luring aspiring foot models to Manhattan hotel rooms and raping them, according to federal prosecutors.
- Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty in Killing of Melissa Hortman and Husband
Federal prosecutors stated that Vance Boelter killed Melissa and Mark Hortman in their home. Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty in this case.
- Federal Prosecutors Add Nearly 300 New Immigration Cases in Western District of Texas
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 297 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from May 29 to June 4. The cases were added in a single week, reflecting a significant increase in immigration enforcement actions in the region.
- Duo robbed more than a dozen SoCal casino winners, until their luck ran out
Derek Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, admitted to more than a dozen armed robberies targeting casino winners in Los Angeles County, according to federal prosecutors.
- California Businessman Accused of Selling Restricted Technology to Iran
A California businessman, the chief executive of an Iranian-based technology company, is accused of selling restricted technology to Iran and conspiring to evade U.S. restrictions.
- Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case
John Bolton, former White House National Security Advisor, is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
- News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia
Ukraine claims to have struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg using drones that traveled over 600 miles. A hotel fire in New Delhi killed at least 21 people, and federal prosecutors are investigating former Rep. George Santos.
- Orange County business owner supplied Iran with U.S. technology, federal prosecutors say
Jamshid Ghomi, a Newport Coast resident, is accused of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by supplying U.S. technology to Iran, according to a federal criminal complaint.
- Man nabbed with bomb in California airport
A man was charged with bringing an improvised explosive device to Sacramento International Airport in California. Federal prosecutors in California are handling the case.
- Sacramento man’s alleged arsenal revealed as he’s charged with bringing explosive to airport
A Sacramento man has been charged with bringing an explosive device to Sacramento International Airport, where TSA officers discovered a phone with a countdown timer and a cryptic message in his carry-on luggage. Federal prosecutors allege he may have plotted to set off explosives on a flight.
- George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says
A prediction market reported U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he claimed he would attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address but bet against his own attendance. The suspicious trades led to the referral to prosecutors.
- MS-13's 'Salvadoran rules' led gang to cut out man's heart, prosecutors say at L.A. trial
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles allege that MS-13's local leaders adopted a code requiring aspiring members to commit murders to prove loyalty, leading to ritualistic machete killings, including one where a man's heart was cut out.