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A former Newport News police officer faces federal charges after state charges were dropped. Raheem Askew, hired in 2023, is accused in court documents from March 14, 2026, involving another officer and an EMT.

A Pittsburgh man was arrested at Port Everglades after federal agents found child sexual abuse videos on his cellphone following a cruise ship disembarkation. Joseph Samuel Doria admitted to possessing and distributing the material, which included videos of toddlers being sexually abused, and faces federal charges for possession and transportation of child sexual abuse material.

Matthew Stilwell, a 25-year-old Illinois man, faces federal charges for attempting to produce and possess child sexual abuse material after being arrested for voyeurism on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Authorities found AI-generated nude images of minors on his phone, including photos of a 13-year-old girl and other teenagers.

Federal charges have been dismissed for three robbery suspects involved in an ATF shooting in Country Club Hills. Two suspects were shot during an ATF gun trafficking operation near 189th and Loretto Lane.

Minnesota native Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with targeted shootings of two state politicians and their spouses. The incident occurred last year and involved multiple targeted attacks.

Russell Lee Saunders, Sr. is facing federal charges related to an alleged assault in 2024. The incident is the subject of a criminal case brought by federal authorities.

Tyler Vigil pleaded guilty to federal charges of assault by a habitual offender for strangling and suffocating a woman. He had previously been convicted at least twice in tribal court for assault offenses.

A Google software engineer is facing federal charges for allegedly using confidential company information to make over $1.2 million in profits through insider trading on Polymarket, a prediction market platform.

Three inmates have been federally charged for violently attacking a correction officer at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, where the officer was assisting the U.S. Marshals Service. The assault, which lasted 22 seconds, left the officer unconscious and required the use of a taser.

The article calls for tribunals in Havana against Raul Castro, citing the recent arrest of Nicolas Maduro on U.S. federal charges as a precedent. It suggests Castro may face similar legal consequences.

Cole Allen, 31, the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, has agreed to remain in detention ahead of his trial. He faces three federal charges, including attempting to assassinate the President, for his alleged efforts to violently disrupt the event.

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new federal charges after the government dismissed its previous case against him. The Justice Department has once again indicted him, marking a continuation of legal proceedings against the ex-leader.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress amid allegations of financial misconduct that could have led to her expulsion. The resignation occurred just before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet to consider penalties for the Florida Democrat, who faces federal charges.

A Texas man has been charged federally for purchasing explosives in New Mexico with alleged plans to use them against law enforcement officers and government officials during riots in California. The case involves the receipt and transport of powerful explosives across state lines for illegal purposes.