Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - A Colombian national arrested in Colombia and extradited to Pittsburgh, was sentenced Friday to 33 months in prison in federal court for his role in the Hobbs Act robbery of an employee of a New York business that sold jewelry and gemstones.

Washington, DC - The creator and lead administrator of a highly sophisticated Tor-network-based website dedicated to the sexual abuse of children was sentenced Friday, along with three others, for their roles in this global child exploitation enterprise.

Washington, DC - White House Press Secretary: "Although we strongly disagree with the Ninth Circuit’s decision to leave in place the district court’s unjustified injunction of the Government’s lawful action to curb asylum abuse, we are glad the Ninth Circuit recognized that the nationwide application of the injunction was improper.  

Washington, DC - Our great Nation’s hard-fought independence was won by citizen warriors united in purpose and possessing an unwavering commitment to liberty.  On countless occasions since, our citizen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen have put their civilian lives on hold - leaving behind family, friends, and vocation - to defend freedom and the rights of all Americans.  During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we salute the many civilian employers who recognize the indispensable role of our all-volunteer force and provide unwavering support to our Nation’s defenders.

Winterhaven, California - Tuesday, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the San Pasqual Elementary School, Winterhaven, CA, in reference to a report of a past occurred sexual battery on a six year-old female student. An investigation was initiated which led to the arrest of Jose Angel Torres-Carreon, a 43 year old from Somerton Arizona.

Washington, DC - Tyson Foods Inc., a Pine Bluff, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.