Constitution Day 2009 Marked by Judiciary
The U.S. Constitution turns 222 years old on September 17, 2009, and the nation's federal courts are using the occasion to drive home two important lessons for high school students and others.
Nation’s Civics Teachers Have Day in Court
More than 400 teachers from across the nation recently participated in a free press-fair trial simulation in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Gang Members, Associates Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
Twenty-one members and associates of the Los Hermanos de Pistoleros prison and street gang were sentenced in Houston, Texas for cocaine trafficking and laundering millions of dollars in drug proceeds.
PACER Assessment Currently Underway
The Federal Judiciary is undertaking a year-long comprehensive program assessment of its Electronic Public Access Program and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
Connecticut Man Admits Role in Bank Fraud Scheme
Tylon Mims, of Hartford, Connecticut, pled guilty in New Haven to two counts of bank fraud.
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in Drive-By Shooting Involving FBI Agent
Deante Martell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, pled guilty to one count of assault on a federal officer and one count of discharging a firearm in connection with a federal crime. The charges stem from a March 25, 2009 shooting where assailants fired approximately 15 shots into the car of an FBI agent.
Four Charged in Louisiana in Bribery Conspiracy
A project engineer, two prime contractor employees, and a subcontractor were charged in New Orleans, Louisiana with conspiracy to bribe a state official in connection with a federally funded highway project.
Two Romanians Extradited to U.S. to Face Charges in Phishing Scheme
Romanian citizens Petru Bogdan Belbita and Cornel Ionut Tonita were extradited to the United States to face charges stemming from an alleged Internet "phishing" scheme that victimized individuals, financial institutions, and companies.
Former Pennsylvania Liquor Enforcement Officer Charged with Extortion
Gina Marie Kepler, a former Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, was indicted on seven counts of Hobbs Act extortion in connection with allegedly using the power of her official position to obtain money from the owners of establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to patrons.
Oklahoma City Man Sentenced for Making Bomb Threat at Federal Building
Roderick Lamar Robinson, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for making a bomb threat at the Federal Building in Oklahoma City.