2nd Circuit Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-Year FTX Fraud SentenceJune 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe 2nd Circuit unanimously upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year FTX fraud conviction on June 12, 2026, rejecting all appellate challenges and leaving him with few legal options.
Federal Jury Convicts Two in $25 Million Business Email Fraud SchemeJune 12, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Columbia, South Carolina convicted Demani Jawara Bosket and Tanya Lashawn Bosket on June 11, 2026 for a $25 million wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
Needham Parks Chairman Indicted on 17 Federal Counts in Little League TheftJune 6, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors charged Needham, MA parks chairman Christopher Gerstel with 17 counts of wire fraud and tax crimes after he allegedly stole $200,000 from a youth baseball league.
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.
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.
Eleven Charged in SDNY Scheme Using Fake Temp Tags to Evade $15 MillionMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors charged 11 defendants in New York with wire and access device fraud for using fake temp tags to dodge $15 million in tolls and traffic penalties.
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.
SDNY Indicts 11 in Scheme Tied to $15 Million in Evaded TollsMay 28, 2026Law and PolicySDNY charges 11 defendants with wire fraud and access device fraud in a scheme using fraudulent temp tags to evade $15 million in tolls and fees.