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A Minnesota woman was convicted for trafficking hundreds of grams of fentanyl in 2024. During an arrest, officers found her 6-year-old son in the car and a loaded handgun. The case involved drug distribution with an undercover officer and resulted in a minimum 10-year prison sentence.

A man on probation for a previous drug trafficking conviction was sentenced to 15 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States Attorney Russ Ferguson reported the case.

The U.S. has charged 15 individuals in Minneapolis with conspiracy related to an Antifa plot. United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced the charges at a news conference.

Craig Domingo, a 60-year-old man from Mililani, Oahu, was indicted on June 4, 2026, on charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced the indictment.

United States Attorney Clint Johnson announced the results of the June Federal Grand Jury 2026-A Indictments. The announcement includes the outcomes of the grand jury's proceedings for that period.

Gregory M. Gilmore was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois by United States Magistrate Judge Douglas J. Quivey on June 1, 2026, at the federal courthouse in Springfield, Illinois.

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros issued a special report revealing a transcription error by a court reporter that led to a mistaken identity in federal grand jury appearances.

A Rapid City couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, as announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons.

A 66-year-old Filipino national from Kahului, Maui, was charged with unlawfully voting as an alien. The charge was announced by the United States Attorney on June 1, 2026.

Career Prosecutor Thomas R. Govan, Jr. was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. This appointment marks his new role in the federal legal system.

A Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle firearms from the United States to Haiti. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 2026. The case was announced by a United States Attorney.

Jairo Yoel Montoya-Amador, a 21-year-old Honduran national, was indicted for assaulting a federal officer and damaging government property. The charges were announced by United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.

Phillip W. Williams, Jr. was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. The appointment marks his official entry into the federal judicial role.

A man and woman from Rosebud, South Dakota, were sentenced to federal prison for voluntary manslaughter following their convictions. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte oversaw the sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons.

Troy Rivetti has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania following his appointment by the U.S. District Court.

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros announced sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices and disclosures, aiming to enhance transparency, effectiveness, and impact while minimizing errors. The changes are described as the most significant in decades.

The Department of Justice and a United States Attorney announced Brian Flikeid as a Freedom 250 Hometown Hero. This recognition highlights his contributions to his community.

Kevin R. Holmes has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. This marks the beginning of his tenure in the federal judicial role.

Benjamin Holmes, a Bogalusa resident, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and federal gun violations. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance on May 13, 2026, with four years of supervised release following his imprisonment.

Paul Alexander Askew, a 46-year-old Jacksonville resident, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence major international sports competitions by doping. He faces up to 10 years in federal prison, with sentencing yet to be scheduled. The case was announced by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.

Abdalla Hatim Elhakiem, a 30-year-old Orlando man, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for stalking and interstate threats after pleading guilty in February 2026. The case was handled by U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed and U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.

Ballardo Andres Polanco, a 32-year-old from Seffner, Florida, pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity and attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor. He faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison for the enticement charge and up to 10 years for the material transfer. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.

The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against 7 real properties and 11 vehicles allegedly purchased by Christopher Delgado using proceeds from a wire fraud scheme. Delgado was charged in connection with the Goliath Ventures fraud scheme in February 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the action to seize these assets.

A Crooks, South Dakota man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on May 18, 2026, for conspiracy to distribute hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the conviction and sentencing by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.

A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a woman. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on May 11, 2026, following a conviction for Abusive Sexual Contact.

Lee Hughes, a 46-year-old former Pinellas Park teacher, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child sexual abuse offenses including attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, and receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. Hughes pleaded guilty on January 30, 2026, with the sentence handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber.

A South Dakota man was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann imposed the sentence on May 18, 2026. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the conviction and sentencing.