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Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for fraud after being convicted on nine charges including money laundering. He was arrested in 2023 and found guilty in 2024 for defrauding thousands of over $1bn.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The jury deadlocked 10-2 on all three federal charges, including arson and malicious destruction by fire, with prosecutors uncertain if they will retry the case.

A US federal court blocked Donald Trump's attempt to require voters to show proof of citizenship via an executive order. The ruling is described as a win for democracy advocates opposing Trump's efforts to regulate elections.

A bipartisan group of former federal judges has petitioned a federal court to reopen President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, alleging the administration bypassed judicial oversight by negotiating a settlement and establishing a $1.776 billion fund for individuals claiming government wrongdoing.

A former truck and bus driver from New York City was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in an assassination plot targeting an Iranian American writer. The case was adjudicated by a federal judge, highlighting the legal consequences of the alleged conspiracy.

A federal district judge dismissed two criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that his prosecution was vindictive and selective. The decision represents a significant legal victory for the defendant in the federal case.

A Kanawha County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges. The case involves a local resident facing federal prosecution for drug-related crimes. Details of the specific charges and sentencing are referenced in the legal proceedings.

A former prosecutor has been charged with federal crimes after allegedly sending a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents to her personal email account. The charges relate to mishandling sensitive investigative materials regarding Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents.

A federal judge is reviewing a legal challenge led by Rep. Joyce Beatty against plans to rename, close, and renovate the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The dispute involves former President Donald J. Trump's efforts to rebrand the cultural institution.

A British hacker pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to participating in the Scattered Spider cybercrime campaign, which stole at least $8 million in cryptocurrency from companies and individuals. The case highlights a significant breach in cybersecurity involving international collaboration.

Donald Trump is criticizing a federal court decision that has once again halted above-ground construction on his $400 million White House ballroom project, permitting only below-ground work on a bunker and other national security facilities.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to involvement in a 2021 truck crash in Mexico that killed over 50 people. The incident was linked to illegal migrant smuggling efforts. The guilty plea acknowledges his role in the fatal accident.

Ping Li, a 59-year-old Florida telecommunications and IT worker, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government. He was also ordered to pay $250,000 in fines and serve three years of supervised release following his conviction.