Montgomery, Alabama - JOON LLC, d/b/a AJIN USA (Ajin), an auto-parts manufacturing company, was sentenced in federal court Monday in Montgomery, Alabama, after pleading guilty to a charge related to the death of a machinery operator.

San Juan, Puerto Rico - A resident of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty Monday to export smuggling and two felony violations of the Lacey Act for collecting, purchasing, falsely labeling, and shipping protected marine invertebrate species as part of an effort to subvert Puerto Rican law designed to protect corals and other reef species, the Department of Justice announced.

Washington, DC - America’s veterans have fought to defend our country, its values, and its interests since the first days of our founding. They have defeated tyrants, eliminated terrorists, and secured freedom at home and abroad. Their courage and fortitude in the face of adversity serve as an example for all Americans. On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to all who have proudly worn our Nation’s uniform. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen selflessly placed lives, well‑being, and security of others before their own. We enjoy the privileges of peace, prosperity, and freedom because of our veterans, and we are forever indebted to them beyond measure.

Washington, DC - Monday, the United States Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Vishal Amin, issued the United States Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property (2020-2023). The Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) represents a comprehensive government-wide approach to promoting, protecting, and prioritizing our great competitive advantage –our Nation’s innovative economy.

Santa Ana, California - A former Orange County financial advisor and lawyer was sentenced Friday to 37 months in federal prison for stealing millions of dollars of his pro athlete clients’ money and investing it in a cash-losing ticket company on which he was a board member.

Los Angeles, California - A federal grand jury Friday returned an indictment that charges a Chatsworth man with cyberstalking two sisters by sending them text messages that threatened them with rape and murder.