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The 60-month mark: Calvert White sentenced in federal bribery scheme

ST. THOMAS — The federal hammer fell today on former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White, 49, as Judge Mark Kearney sentenced him to 60 months (5 years) in…

John McCarthy January 22, 2026

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Martinez and O’Neal ‘guilty on all counts,’ federal prosecutor says after one-week corruption trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After a jury trial, Ray Martinez, former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), and Jenifer O’Neal, former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management…

John McCarthy December 11, 2025

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Grandmother of girl found dead on Carnival cruise says she died from ‘asphyxia’

TITUSVILLE, Florida — The grandmother of a girl whose body was found underneath a bed on Carnival cruise ship earlier this month said the FBI told the family the teen…

John McCarthy November 24, 2025

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Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge…

John McCarthy November 17, 2025

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Dominican natives Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including…

John McCarthy November 9, 2025

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2 US citizens arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired Halloween plot

Two men were arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired Halloween attack in Michigan, according to court records unsealed on Monday. The men allegedly used the term "pumpkin day" for their…

John McCarthy November 3, 2025

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Chauncey Billups allegedly tipped off NBA gambling ring Trail Blazers planned to tank upcoming game: feds

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups apparently leaked insider info to gamblers that his team was planning to tank so they could place bets and win big, federal court…

John McCarthy October 23, 2025

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FBI arrests man for alleged attempted seduction of minor in Guaynabo

SAN JUAN – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed the arrest of Juan José Rivera Colón, charged under a federal criminal complaint with alleged crimes of coercion and transportation…

John McCarthy October 17, 2025

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FBI needs your help to find Adrian Alexis Encarnacion Correa

SAN JUAN — The FBI is seeking information from the public regarding the whereabouts of ADRIAN ALEXIS ENCARNACION CORREA. There is an active warrant for ENCARNACION CORREA's arrest, and he…

John McCarthy October 16, 2025

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Joshuan González de Jesús arrested by the FBI in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Devin J. Kowalski, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Juan Field Office, announced today the arrest of Joshuan González de…

John McCarthy September 30, 2025