District of Puerto Rico Press Releases

Justice Department Finds the Special School District of St. Louis’s Seclusion and Restraint Practices Discriminate Against ...

WASHINGTON – Today, the Justice Department (“the Department”) notified the Special School District of St. Louis, Missouri (“the District”) that it found the District’s seclusion and restraint practices violate Title II of the Americans with Disabilities …

Pennsylvania Man Arrested at Castaic Motel Federally Charged After Grooming Minor Victim into Engaging in Acts of Self-Harm

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and federally charged after grooming a girl who recently turned 13 years old to send him sexually explicit material of herself and images of self-harm over the internet, a pattern of abuse consistent with nihilistic …

Fresno Woman Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping a Mother and Child, and Transporting Them from Fresno to Mexico Against Their Will

Claudia Gonzales, 39, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to kidnapping involving a minor.

Office of U.S. Attorney Moore Capito Collects $4,322,154.61 in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2025

Man Sentenced for Receiving and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Tulsa man was sentenced today for receiving and distributing thousands of images and videos showing children being sexually abused, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

CarMax to Pay Nearly $500,000 to Remedy Illegal Repossessions of U.S. Servicemembers’ Vehicles

The Justice Department today announced that it has reached a settlement with CarMax Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, to resolve allegations that CarMax violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally repossessing motor …

Honduran National Sentenced for Illegal Reentry after Deportation

U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Honduran man convicted of Illegal Reentry after Deportation.  The sentencing took place on February 23, 2026. 

CarMax to pay nearly $500,000 to remedy illegal repossessions of U.S. servicemembers’ vehicles

The Justice Department today announced that it has reached a settlement with CarMax to resolve allegations that CarMax  illegally repossessing motor vehicles owned by members of the military.

Baltimore Man Indicted for Alleged Child Sex Trafficking Crimes

Sacramento Man Sentenced to 25 years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Raymond James Cornett, 53, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children.

Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Seek Public Comment for Guidance on Business Collaborations

Today, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched a joint public inquiry regarding potential additional guidance on collaborations among competitors. The joint inquiry seeks input on the value and …

Orthodontist Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Exploiting Children

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged in Massive Drug Trafficking Scheme

An alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel made his initial appearance in federal court today to face charges for leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation responsible for moving fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States.

Suspended Los Angeles Lawyer Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving $2.1 Million Bribe Payment from Oil ...

A Los Angeles-area lawyer was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for receiving a $2.1 million bribe while serving as an officer of Nigeria’s state-owned oil company in connection with negotiating favorable drilling rights for a subsidiary of a …

Carbon County Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

Fort Eustis soldier sentenced for coercion of minors

Brady Beck Fant, 32, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a child.

Maryland Man Charged with Murder for a September Stabbing After Court Finds Probable Cause

Shawn Conway, 50, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was charged today for second degree murder while armed, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. 

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 84 Border-Related Cases This Week

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 84 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The …

Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges

A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, attempted and conspiracy to …

Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Threats Against Law Enforcement and Illegal Gun Possession

A 34-year-old man from Knox County, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison for making threats to harm law enforcement officers, advocating for a violent revolution against the federal government, and for illegally possessing a firearm.