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.
Federal Jury Convicts Four Boilermakers Union Leaders on RICO and Fraud CountsJune 6, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Kansas City convicted four former Boilermakers Union leaders, including ex-President Newton Jones, on RICO, wire fraud, and embezzlement charges on June 5, 2026.
Brooklyn Jury Convicts Patchiav in Fatal Luxury Watch ExtortionJune 5, 2026VerdictsA Brooklyn federal jury convicted Shlomo Patchiav of extortion conspiracy in connection with a 2022 disappearance and murder tied to a luxury watch deal in the Eastern District of New York.
Manhattan Jury Convicts Two in Nationwide Fentanyl Pill Distribution SchemeJune 5, 2026VerdictsA Manhattan federal jury convicted Francisco Alberto Lopez Reyes and Edward Eustate Jimenez on June 1, 2026, in SDNY for running a nationwide fentanyl pill distribution scheme that killed at least one person.
Federal Jury Convicts Spokane Trio in ICE Bus BlockadeJune 4, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Spokane convicted Jac Archer, Justice Forral, and Bajun Mavalwalla II of conspiring to impede ICE officers, with each facing up to six years in prison.
DOJ Secures Six Healthcare Fraud Convictions Across Five DistrictsJune 4, 2026VerdictsA federal jury returned six healthcare fraud convictions across five U.S. districts in under three weeks, with cases collectively involving more than $1.1 billion in alleged fraud.
Federal Jury Convicts AeroVanti Founder on $15M Wire FraudJune 4, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Baltimore convicted AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr of wire fraud for defrauding private jet customers of approximately $15 million.
Federal Jury Convicts Short Seller Andrew Left on 13 CountsJune 4, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Los Angeles convicted short seller Andrew Left on 13 counts of securities fraud for a short-and-distort scheme that netted more than $21 million.
Delaware Jury Convicts Two in $9.1 Million PPP Fraud SchemeMay 29, 2026VerdictsA Delaware federal jury convicted Devlon Porter and Amber Baldwin on May 21, 2026, for their roles in a $9.1 million PPP loan fraud scheme, with Porter convicted on both conspiracy counts.
Federal Jury Convicts Prisoner on Manslaughter and Contraband CountsMay 28, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Ocala convicted Brandon Ejae Elliot on involuntary manslaughter and contraband charges stemming from a 2022 killing at USP Coleman II in Florida.