DOJ Unseals Murder Indictment Against Former Cuban President Raúl CastroMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ unsealed a federal murder indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, 2026, for the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown that killed four people.
Minneapolis Daycare Owner Indicted in $250 Million Feeding Our Future FraudMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyA federal indictment unsealed May 21, 2026, charges Minneapolis daycare owner Fahima Mahamud with wire fraud in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case.
Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG FundsMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyTwo Chinese nationals face federal money laundering conspiracy charges in Virginia for allegedly processing drug proceeds on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 in Indianapolis Crown Hill Enterprise RICO CaseMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted 12 members of the Crown Hill Enterprise on 28 RICO counts in Indianapolis, alleging murder, drug trafficking, and firearms crimes.
US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for 1996 Shootdown MurdersMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Miami unsealed a superseding indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.
Superseding Indictment Targets CJNG Successor Figure ‘El JardineroMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Washington DC expanded charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, adding meth trafficking and money laundering after his April 2026 capture in Mexico.
Iraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Charged Over Attacks on U.S. Jewish SitesMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ charged an alleged Kata'ib Hizballah commander with six terrorism counts for directing attacks on U.S. Jewish institutions and targets across Europe and Canada.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Dali Operators; Maryland Settles Key Bridge Suit for $2.25 BillionMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Synergy Marine and a company official over the Key Bridge collapse as Maryland settled civil claims for $2.25 billion on May 12, 2026.
U.S. Charges Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue ShootdownMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Miami unsealed a superseding indictment charging Raúl Castro and five co-defendants with murder in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.
Key Bridge Indictment Triggers Stay Motion, Competing Plaintiff PositionsMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyA May 2026 federal indictment of Synergy Marine and a top official triggers a civil stay motion and competing plaintiff responses in the Key Bridge collapse litigation.