Treasury Issues General License Authorizing Iranian Oil Sales Through Aug. 21July 1, 2026Intelligence
Los Angeles Man Convicted of Federal Sex TraffickingJuly 1, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Los Angeles convicted Elias Shabazz of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion in the C.D. Cal., with sentencing exposure up to life in prison.
Federal Jury Convicts Ex-Army Contractor in $1.1M MRE TheftJuly 1, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in El Paso convicted former Army contractor Joseph Lavar Davis of stealing over $1.1 million in MREs from the U.S. Army in 2020, the W.D. Tex. announced June 30, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts Three MS-13 Members on Nine Murder CountsJuly 1, 2026VerdictsA Las Vegas federal jury convicted three MS-13 members of nine murders and RICO conspiracy after a 43-day trial, with sentencing set for November 2026.
15 Charged in Massachusetts Federal Benefit Fraud Case Totaling $1.4 MillionJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Boston charged 15 people, including 11 undocumented immigrants, in a $1.4 million benefit fraud scheme targeting MassHealth and SNAP programs.
Zoetis Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Over Drug Adoption ClaimsJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyA securities fraud class action filed against Zoetis Inc. targets investor disclosures about product adoption, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.
Judge Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Combs on Limitations GroundsJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed Dawn Richard's civil lawsuit against Sean Combs, ruling her assault and imprisonment claims were filed after the statute of limitations expired.
United States v. SPLC: Arraignment on Superseding Indictment, Dismissal Motions PendingJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyThe SPLC was arraigned June 16 on a superseding federal indictment in Alabama covering 11 fraud and money-laundering counts, while dismissal and sanctions motions remain pending.
DOJ Sues New York Over Catholic Hospice Patient Housing RuleJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued New York over a law requiring Catholic hospice facilities run by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne to house male patients with women, citing Equal Protection.