Federal Jury Convicts Maryland Man on Six Counts of Child Sex CrimesJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Baltimore convicted Fode Sitafa Mara on four counts of aggravated sexual abuse, plus coercion and obstruction counts, in U.S. District Court for Maryland.
Atlanta Jury Convicts Federal Prison Guard on Bribery and Drug ConspiracyJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted former USP-Atlanta correctional officer Patrick Shackelford of bribery and narcotics smuggling conspiracy on April 2, 2026, in NDGA.
Federal Jury Convicts Two Memphis Gang Members in RICO MurderJune 8, 2026VerdictsA Memphis federal jury convicted Edward Allen and Deandre Rodgers of RICO murder for killing a suspected informant within the Unknown Vice Lords gang, drawing 50-year sentences each.
Federal Jury Convicts MS-13 Member on Triple Murder RICO ChargesJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Los Angeles convicted MS-13 member Jose Jonathan Castillo on RICO conspiracy and three counts of murder in aid of racketeering on June 4, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts Norcross Man in $400K Tax Fraud SchemeJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted Festus Anyiam on four counts of theft of government funds and one count of money laundering involving over $400,000 in fraudulent tax refunds.
Harris County Jury Acquits Defendant in Misdemeanor CaseJune 6, 2026VerdictsA Harris County jury acquitted a defendant on a misdemeanor charge June 5, 2026, in County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 before Judge Shannon Baldwin in Houston, Texas.
Harris County Jury Convicts Defendant on Murder, Imposes 68-Year TermJune 6, 2026VerdictsA Harris County jury convicted a defendant on murder in the 482nd Criminal District Court on June 5, 2026, and imposed a 68-year prison sentence before Judge Veronica Nelson.
Los Angeles Jury Convicts Loyer on All Counts in Unhoused MurdersJune 6, 2026VerdictsA Los Angeles County jury convicted Clifford Chaun Loyer on all seven counts, including two first-degree murders of unhoused men, with a special circumstance finding ensuring LWOP.
Federal Jury Convicts Pennsylvania Man in Tampa Hospital CEO Threat CaseJune 6, 2026VerdictsA Tampa federal jury convicted Lawrence Brunn, 63, of cyber harassment for making persistent death threats against Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris, per a June 5, 2026 verdict.
Federal Jury Convicts Ex-Kokomo Officer in On-Duty Sexual AssaultJune 6, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Indianapolis convicted former Kokomo Police officer Sinmi Asomuyide of on-duty sexual assault of a 14-year-old and obstruction, with a life sentence possible.