Evergreen Reporter

In 2024, 32 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Washington, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

River Hills man sentenced for healthcare kickback scheme

On March 21, 2025, Justin Drew Hanson was sentenced to 21 months in prison for paying healthcare kickbacks, as announced by Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Muncie drug ring dismantled; five receive lengthy federal sentences

Five individuals have been sentenced to a total of 70 years in federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young imposed the sentences after...

Fresno man pleads guilty to possessing ammunition linked to ghost gun

Donald Henderson, a 30-year-old resident of Fresno, has entered a guilty plea for being a felon in possession of ammunition related to his possession of a loaded ghost gun.

NFIB opposes key workers' compensation and unemployment benefit bills

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

The Legislature resumed its committee hearings this week, with the House and Senate committees reviewing bills passed by the other chamber.

Western District files over 200 immigration-related cases amid ongoing operations

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas have filed 210 immigration-related criminal cases from March 14 to March 20, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Margaret Leachman.

America First Legal backs Trump on using Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan gang

America First Legal (AFL) and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have filed an amicus brief supporting President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to address the threat from the Venezuelan criminal group, Tren de Aragua (TdA).

South Carolina fisherman convicted for false statements on fishing practices

A federal jury has found Don Michael Rynn, a 61-year-old fisherman from Augustine, Florida, guilty of making false statements on trip reports and lying to federal agents.

Charleston man sentenced for possessing illegal ghost guns

Jimmy Franklin King, Jr., a 35-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to 115 months in federal prison.

Turtle Creek man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and gun charges

A Turtle Creek resident has admitted guilt in federal court for narcotics trafficking and unlawful firearm possession, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Johnstown resident admits guilt in federal drug trafficking case

A woman from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to narcotics trafficking.

Drug smuggling case transferred to South Carolina after major oceanic seizure

The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security have announced the seizure of 45,600 pounds of illicit narcotics in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, valued at over $517 million.

Former Valentine ISD employee sentenced for wire fraud involving over $300K

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

A former employee of Valentine Independent School District has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for wire fraud and theft related to programs receiving federal funds.

America First Legal uncovers alleged censorship scheme involving USAID and Global Engagement Center

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

America First Legal (AFL) has released documents obtained through litigation against the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center (GEC).

Jennifer LaBonte sentenced for embezzling over $192K from Vermont car dealerships

Jennifer LaBonte, a 45-year-old resident of Essex Junction, Vermont, has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

Pittsburgh man admits guilt in Reserve Township bank robbery

A Pittsburgh resident has admitted to a bank robbery that took place in Reserve Township.

Nigerian national faces charges for pandemic unemployment benefit theft

A Nigerian national residing in Pittsburgh has been charged with theft of government property, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Raleigh man sentenced to ten years for armed drug trafficking

Darius Donte Privette, known as "Heavy," has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for armed narcotics trafficking in the Raleigh, Louisburg, and Zebulon areas.

Dublin man admits guilt in series of armed bank robberies

A man from Dublin, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges in connection with three armed bank robberies.

Aliquippa resident pleads guilty to federal firearm charge