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.
Federal Jury Convicts Kent Man on 17 Felony Robbery CountsMay 27, 2026VerdictsA Seattle federal jury convicted Shannon Hartfield on 17 felony counts of armed robbery and bank robbery in the Western District of Washington on May 26, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts North Carolina Man on All Eight Counts, Including Double MurderMay 24, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina convicted Kenneth Maurice Quick Jr. on all eight counts, including two first-degree murders tied to Fort Bragg, with sentencing set for August 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts Brooklyn Man in CCP Secret Police Station CaseMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Brooklyn federal jury convicted Lu Jianwang on May 14, 2026, for operating a secret CCP police station in Manhattan and obstructing justice in the EDNY.
Federal Jury Convicts Unidentified Man in $300K Identity Fraud CaseMay 24, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Pocatello convicted an unidentified man on all counts after prosecutors proved he used a dead child's identity for over two decades to steal nearly $300,000 in benefits.
Federal Jury Convicts Former California Officer in Marijuana Extortion SchemeMay 22, 2026VerdictsA federal jury convicted former Rohnert Park officer Joseph Huffaker on nine counts, including marijuana extortion, in N.D. Cal.; he was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Idaho Jury Convicts Unidentified Man in $300K Benefits Fraud SchemeMay 22, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Pocatello, Idaho convicted an unidentified man on wire fraud, theft of government funds, and aggravated identity theft charges after he used a dead child's identity to collect nearly $300,000 in benefits.