All articles tagged with #federal charge
A former financial controller at a Metro Detroit moving company is charged with misappropriating over $215,000 through unauthorized debit cards and fake expenses, depositing the stolen funds into her personal accounts, leading to a federal wire fraud charge.
Harrison Floyd, a former Trump campaign member charged with assaulting federal agents and involved in the 2020 election controversy, was pardoned by Trump, with his attorney suggesting the pardon might also cover his unrelated federal assault charge.
A cruise passenger in Puerto Rico was charged after jumping overboard from Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas with $14,600 in cash, allegedly to avoid $16,000 in gambling debts, and was found by passersby. He was charged with failing to report large amounts of money transported from outside the U.S. and left the ship owing significant casino-related debts.
A man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train has been charged with a federal crime that could result in the death penalty, highlighting ongoing concerns about violent crime and mental health issues in the city.
Decarlos Brown, a man with a history of arrests and mental health issues, has been federally charged with the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train, a case that has been used by President Trump to criticize Democratic crime policies. The incident has garnered national attention and political commentary on crime and mental health issues.
A man with a criminal history faces federal charges for the unprovoked stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train, fueling political debates on urban crime and federal intervention.
A man accused of throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., was charged with misdemeanor assault after a grand jury declined to indict him on a felony charge, highlighting challenges in prosecuting assaults on law enforcement.
A NYC pawn shop owner pleaded guilty to conspiring to receive stolen luxury goods, including items from Joe Burrow's home burglary, as part of a larger organized theft operation targeting wealthy homes across the U.S. He faces up to five years in prison and restitution of over $2.5 million.
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, faces a federal charge of bank fraud after allegedly stealing over $16 million from Ohtani's bank account to finance illegal sports betting. Mizuhara made unauthorized transfers from Ohtani's account and impersonated him to approve large wire transfers to bookmakers. Ohtani is considered a victim in the case, and there is no evidence to suggest his involvement in Mizuhara's illegal activities. If convicted, Mizuhara could face up to 30 years in prison.
A man, Shant Soghomonian, was arrested on a federal arson charge for allegedly starting a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont. Security cameras captured him spraying liquid and igniting it near the office door before departing. No injuries were reported, and the suspect could face 5-20 years in prison if convicted.
A Texas man, Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, is facing a federal charge after allegedly attempting to sneak onto a plane at Salt Lake City International Airport by taking a picture of a child's boarding pass. He was spotted opening the door to the emergency equipment storage area and was later found to have no valid ticket or booking reservation. Fleurizard claimed he was trying to get home to Texas after being repeatedly bumped from flights, but he was taken into custody and charged with being a stowaway on an aircraft.
A 35-year-old man, Stephen-Karl Johnson, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint for posting threatening messages on a Snapchat group used by students at Patrick Henry High School, leading to the closure of public schools in Roanoke. He was charged with communicating a threat to injure another person and faces additional charges in Roanoke. The FBI and local police are investigating additional anonymous threats towards the school, believed to be "copycat" threats, and are working to hold the perpetrators accountable.
John Reardon, 59, was arrested on a charge of threatening to bomb a Massachusetts synagogue and kill its members, leaving an expletive-laden voicemail and making additional threatening calls to other Jewish organizations. The federal charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and Reardon is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on January 31. Acting US Attorney Joshua S. Levy expressed deep concern over the increasing antisemitism in the country and Massachusetts.
A man has been charged with assault on a federal employee after attacking two staffers at a Virginia office of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly with a baseball bat. The victims suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The attacker, Xuan Kha Tran Pham, had previously been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and malicious wounding in connection with the incident. Authorities suspect Pham was suffering a mental health episode at the time of the attack, and there was no indication it was motivated by a political agenda.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Sergeant Eric Huxley pleaded guilty to a federal charge of deprivation of rights under color of law for kicking a handcuffed man in the face during an arrest in September 2021. Huxley's attorney stated that his client was remorseful about his actions. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release after prison. Huxley is still facing state charges and a lawsuit. IMPD Chief Randal Taylor has recommended Huxley's termination to the department's Civilian Police Merit Board.