Crime

According to the indictment, an FBI special agent contacted Mercado by phone the day before the event to discuss online threats connected to the planned attack. Prosecutors allege that Mercado denied any plans to travel to Washington to assist with the attack and declined to meet with investigators. #fbi #whitehouse #obstruction

The scheme caused Commonwealth Edison, Nicor Gas, and People's Gas to provide at least $8.5 million in unpaid utility services, according to prosecutors. #chicago #fbi #fraud

Federal investigators allege the killing was carried out to elevate the suspects' standing within the Milwaukee Kings street gang. #fbi #wanted #reward

According to investigators, the case began on Dec. 5, 2025, after authorities received multiple cyber tips regarding uploaded files containing suspected child sexual abuse material. The reports allegedly traced back to the same cellphone number and email address. #childabuse #arlingtonheights

“The evidence shows that he was running a mini gun factory out of his house,” Tom Leggans, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, told the jury on Tuesday afternoon during closing arguments of the two-day trial in Benton. #benton #3dprint #convicted

According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the conspiracy operated from at least June 2018 through April 2024. Authorities allege the scheme undermined the federal government's competitive bidding process by giving Duggin's associates an unfair advantage in securing contracts. #scheme #doj #

Suburban Chicago Businessman Indicted in Alleged $4 Million Fraud Schemes (Chicago, IL) - A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal charges accusing...

Mikulski was initially arrested on February 19, 2026, at which time he faced six felony counts tied to similar allegations. #charges #dupagecounty

In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Pacold ordered Shreiteh to forfeit $741,000 and pay $14 million in restitution to the federal government. #fraud #illinois #federal

Prosecutors said Harris, who worked for an alarm company and sold suits out of his home, was described in court as a churchgoing man who was preparing to open his own clothing store when he was killed. #crime #sentenced #murder