FBI: Member of the 764 Criminal Enterprise Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Other Charges February 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – A member of the violent 764 criminal enterprise has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and other charges, the Justice Department announced today. The guilty plea was entered by Michael “Mikey” Jones, 32, of Boston, … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Conspiracy NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BRIAN ANTHONY JOHNSON, age 35, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 9, 2023, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle sentenced JOHNSON to 168 months in … Read more
Thirty-Eight Defendants Sentenced in Massive Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Ring February 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Justice announced the sentencing of thirty-eight defendants in a massive prison-based drug trafficking ring that operated within the federal prison system. The defendants were sentenced to a combined total of over 1,000 years in prison. The … Read more
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Sentencing of Albuquerque Man for Violent Carjacking and Robbery Spree ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A federal district court judge today sentenced Alfredo Acevedo, 19, of Albuquerque, to 10 years in prison for his role in a month-long violent carjacking and robbery spree in the city. Acevedo, along with four co-defendants, admitted to … Read more
Aiken Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud Aiken, S.C. – United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that Richard Williams, 34, of Aiken, South Carolina, pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Evidence presented in court established that from 2017 to … Read more
U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Plea from Shiprock Woman in Straw Purchase Case February 12, 2025 Shiprock, New Mexico – U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez announced today that a Shiprock woman has pleaded guilty to a federal straw purchase charge involving the illegal purchase of three firearms. According to the plea agreement and other court … Read more
Airman Helps Save Skier’s Life February 12, 2025 By Defense Media Activity An Airman from the 31st Medical Group at Aviano Air Base, Italy, helped save the life of a skier who suffered a cardiac arrest while skiing in the Italian Alps. Airman 1st Class Aiden Smith, a medical technician, was skiing with friends when … Read more
Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe’s Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership Pentagon – February 12, 2025 Fox News commentator and former Army Ranger Pete Hegseth urged NATO allies to take on a more prominent role in ensuring Europe’s security and stability, while simultaneously expressing opposition to Ukraine’s membership in the alliance. … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Meeting With Jordan’s King Abdullah II On February 12, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including regional security, defense cooperation, and the ongoing fight against terrorism. Secretary Hegseth commended King Abdullah … Read more
Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) February 12, 2025 Brussels, Belgium Distinguished Ministers and Chiefs of Defense, Today, we gather once more with a solemn purpose: to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the defense of Ukraine and its people. As this conflict enters its second year, … Read more