Thursday, October 22, 2026

U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Virginia State Senator Indicted for Leading a Criminal Marijuana Distribution Enterprise10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTToday, an eight-count indictment charged seven defendants for their respective roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving marijuana distribution, money laundering, honest services fraud through bribery, maintaining drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and wire fraud.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Attorney General, FBI Director Announce Significant Law Enforcement Action10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTShow quoted text


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10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

Today, an eight-count indictment charged seven defendants for their respective roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving marijuana distribution, money laundering, honest services fraud through bribery, maintaining drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and wire fraud.
 

 

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10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

The Justice Department announced today that the owners of a residential rental property in Oklahoma City have agreed to pay $52,500 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that they refused to rent a one-bedroom apartment to a single mother upon learning that she would be living with her child, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, who was formerly employed by the artist and musician Marshall Mathers (also known as Eminem), pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Michigan to a charge related to his role in the reproduction and sale of unreleased music created by Eminem.
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10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

The Justice Department today announced charges against 15 defendants, including six medical professionals, for health care fraud schemes that collectively resulted in over $1.8 billion in fraudulent claims to government and private health care programs. This includes over $1.6 billion billed in a scheme to lure vulnerable individuals to California for sham substance abuse treatment, the largest case of its type ever prosecuted by the Department; $134 million fraudulently billed to Medicare for unnecessary atherectomy procedures that resulted in injury to patients; and over $138 million fraudulently billed to Medicare in three different hospice fraud schemes where the patients were not terminally ill. In addition, another defendant was indicted after previously being charged by complaint in a $270 million scheme to defraud Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, by submitting pharmacy claims for bogus prescriptions.
10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a Utah man with multiple federal crimes including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threat to kill and injure persons and to destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other charges, after threats were allegedly made online relating to a Utah synagogue in December 2025.
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U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to DOJ Press Releases & News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Virginia State Senator Indicted for Leading a Criminal Marijuana Distribution Enterprise10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTToday, an eight-count indictment charged seven defendants for their respective roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving marijuana distribution, money laundering, honest services fraud through bribery, maintaining drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and wire fraud.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to DOJ Press Releases & News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Justice Department Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Landlord for Refusing to Rent to a Family with a Child10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTThe Justice Department announced today that the owners of a residential rental property in Oklahoma City have agreed to pay $52,500 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that they refused to rent a one-bedroom apartment to a single mother upon learning that she would be living with her child, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Criminal Infringement of Copyright10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTJoseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, who was formerly employed by the artist and musician Marshall Mathers (also known as Eminem), pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Michigan to a charge related to his role in the reproduction and sale of unreleased music created by Eminem.Show quoted textU.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to DOJ Press Releases & News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Attorney General, FBI Director Announce Significant Law Enforcement Action10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTLos Angeles Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 15 Defendants, Including 6 Medical Professionals, Nearly $2 Billion in Loss10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTThe Justice Department today announced charges against 15 defendants, including six medical professionals, for health care fraud schemes that collectively resulted in over $1.8 billion in fraudulent claims to government and private health care programs. This includes over $1.6 billion billed in a scheme to lure vulnerable individuals to California for sham substance abuse treatment, the largest case of its type ever prosecuted by the Department; $134 million fraudulently billed to Medicare for unnecessary atherectomy procedures that resulted in injury to patients; and over $138 million fraudulently billed to Medicare in three different hospice fraud schemes where the patients were not terminally ill. In addition, another defendant was indicted after previously being charged by complaint in a $270 million scheme to defraud Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, by submitting pharmacy claims for bogus prescriptions.Utah Man Charged with Attempted Hate Crime, and other Crimes After Allegedly Making Online Threats to “blow up” a Synagogue10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDTA federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a Utah man with multiple federal crimes including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threat to kill and injure persons and to destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other charges, after threats were allegedly made online relating to a Utah synagogue in December 2025.Show quoted text


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The Justice Department announced today that the owners of a residential rental property in Oklahoma City have agreed to pay $52,500 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that they refused to rent a one-bedroom apartment to a single mother upon learning that she would be living with her child, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, who was formerly employed by the artist and musician Marshall Mathers (also known as Eminem), pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Michigan to a charge related to his role in the reproduction and sale of unreleased music created by Eminem.
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The Justice Department today announced charges against 15 defendants, including six medical professionals, for health care fraud schemes that collectively resulted in over $1.8 billion in fraudulent claims to government and private health care programs. This includes over $1.6 billion billed in a scheme to lure vulnerable individuals to California for sham substance abuse treatment, the largest case of its type ever prosecuted by the Department; $134 million fraudulently billed to Medicare for unnecessary atherectomy procedures that resulted in injury to patients; and over $138 million fraudulently billed to Medicare in three different hospice fraud schemes where the patients were not terminally ill. In addition, another defendant was indicted after previously being charged by complaint in a $270 million scheme to defraud Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, by submitting pharmacy claims for bogus prescriptions.
10/22/2026 08:00 AM EDT

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a Utah man with multiple federal crimes including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threat to kill and injure persons and to destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other charges, after threats were allegedly made online relating to a Utah synagogue in December 2025.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Earthquake TrackYesterday: 6.9 magnitude earthquake near Ozernovskiy, Kamchatka, RussiaRecent Earthquakes Near The Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest has had: (M1.5 or greater)2 earthquakes in the past 24 hours12 earthquakes in the past 7 days57 earthquakes in the past 30 days934 earthquakes in the past 365 daysThe largest earthquake in The Pacific Northwest:today: 3.1 in Forks, Washington, United Statesthis week: 3.1 in Forks, Washington, United Statesthis month: 4.2 in Wauna, Washington, United Statesthis year: 6.0 in Bandon, Oregon, United States +−300 km200 miMap data: National Geographic, Esri,... | Powered by Esri 7 hours ago 2.6 magnitude, 10.0 km depth 19 hours ago 3.1 magnitude, 40.0 km depthForks, Washington, United States 2 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 0.0 km depthPhilomath, Oregon, United States 2 days ago 2.6 magnitude, 19.0 km depthWilderness Rim, Washington, United States 3 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 17.0 km depthWilderness Rim, Washington, United States 3 days ago 1.9 magnitude, 30.0 km depthBelfair, Washington, United States 3 days ago 3.0 magnitude, 4.0 km depthIndianola, California, United States 3 days ago 2.7 magnitude, 19.0 km depthWilderness Rim, Washington, United States 3 days ago 2.3 magnitude, -1.0 km depthMedford, Oregon, United States 4 days ago 1.6 magnitude, 0.0 km depthVeneta, Oregon, United States 6 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 18.0 km depthWilderness Rim, Washington, United States 6 days ago 1.6 magnitude, 6.0 km depthCarbonado, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, 10.0 km depthMay Creek, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, 0.0 km depthToledo, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, -1.0 km depthEnumclaw, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.5 magnitude, 0.0 km depthLangford, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago 1.6 magnitude, 17.0 km depthCastle Rock, Washington, United States 1 week ago 2.1 magnitude, 24.0 km depthTracyton, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.6 magnitude, 0.0 km depthSouth Bend, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.8 magnitude, 16.0 km depthCastle Rock, Washington, United States 1 week ago 2.0 magnitude, 23.0 km depthTracyton, Washington, United States 1 week ago 1.8 magnitude, 25.0 km depthTracyton, Washington, United States 1 week ago 2.4 magnitude, 7.0 km depthEatonville, Washington, United States 1 week ago 2.8 magnitude, 20.0 km depthHydesville, California, United States 1 week ago 4.2 magnitude, 10.0 km depth 1 week ago 3.2 magnitude, 10.0 km depth 1 week ago 2.1 magnitude, 3.0 km depthWaterville, Washington, United States 2 weeks ago 1.5 magnitude, 24.0 km depthGonzales, British Columbia, Canada 2 weeks ago 1.8 magnitude, 0.0 km depthAmboy, Washington, United States 2 weeks ago 1.7 magnitude, 0.0 km depthWinlock, Washington, United States« PreviousNext »Places Near The Pacific NorthwestThe Pacific NorthwestMount Hood Area, OregonMt. St. Helens Area, WashingtonMount Rainier Area, WashingtonOlympic Peninsula, WashingtonCrater Lake Area, OregonCoast Of OregonSeattle Tacoma Area, WashingtonPuget Sound, WashingtonStrait Of Juan De Fuca, WashingtonCoast Of WashingtonSan Juan Islands, WashingtonMedicine Lake Area, CaliforniaEarthquake TrackAbout | Data: USGS© 2026 Earthquake Track

Recent Earthquakes Near The Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest has had: (M1.5 or greater)

  • 2 earthquakes in the past 24 hours
  • 12 earthquakes in the past 7 days
  • 57 earthquakes in the past 30 days
  • 934 earthquakes in the past 365 days

The largest earthquake in The Pacific Northwest:

7 hours ago 2.6 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
19 hours ago 3.1 magnitude, 40.0 km depth
Forks, Washington, United States
2 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Philomath, Oregon, United States
2 days ago 2.6 magnitude, 19.0 km depth
Wilderness Rim, Washington, United States
3 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 17.0 km depth
Wilderness Rim, Washington, United States
3 days ago 1.9 magnitude, 30.0 km depth
Belfair, Washington, United States
3 days ago 3.0 magnitude, 4.0 km depth
Indianola, California, United States
3 days ago 2.7 magnitude, 19.0 km depth
Wilderness Rim, Washington, United States
3 days ago 2.3 magnitude, -1.0 km depth
Medford, Oregon, United States
4 days ago 1.6 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Veneta, Oregon, United States
6 days ago 1.8 magnitude, 18.0 km depth
Wilderness Rim, Washington, United States
6 days ago 1.6 magnitude, 6.0 km depth
Carbonado, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
May Creek, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Toledo, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.7 magnitude, -1.0 km depth
Enumclaw, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.5 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Langford, British Columbia, Canada
1 week ago 1.6 magnitude, 17.0 km depth
Castle Rock, Washington, United States
1 week ago 2.1 magnitude, 24.0 km depth
Tracyton, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.6 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
South Bend, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.8 magnitude, 16.0 km depth
Castle Rock, Washington, United States
1 week ago 2.0 magnitude, 23.0 km depth
Tracyton, Washington, United States
1 week ago 1.8 magnitude, 25.0 km depth
Tracyton, Washington, United States
1 week ago 2.4 magnitude, 7.0 km depth
Eatonville, Washington, United States
1 week ago 2.8 magnitude, 20.0 km depth
Hydesville, California, United States
1 week ago 4.2 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
1 week ago 3.2 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
1 week ago 2.1 magnitude, 3.0 km depth
Waterville, Washington, United States
2 weeks ago 1.5 magnitude, 24.0 km depth
Gonzales, British Columbia, Canada
2 weeks ago 1.8 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Amboy, Washington, United States
2 weeks ago 1.7 magnitude, 0.0 km depth
Winlock, Washington, United States

May 15, 2026Did Comfrt mislead you with a fake “sale”?Hi NAOMI,If you purchased discounted items from Comfrt.com or the Comfrt TikTok Shop, you may be eligible to take legal action over alleged fake discounts.Shoppers allege that Comfrt used inflated "regular" prices to create the illusion of a discount. These practices may have led customers to believe they were getting a deal when they were actually paying the everyday price or higher.Attorneys are now reviewing whether these pricing tactics crossed the line.Take a minute now to see if your purchase may qualify — and whether you may be able to pursue compensation.See If You QualifyAs always, our mission at Top Class Actions is Helping Right Consumer Wrongs, so please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at questions@topclassactions.com.Warm Regards,— Your Friends at Top Class ActionsFacebookTwitterLinkedinInstagramTtYtYou are receiving this email because you receive communications from Top Class Actions. You can change your preferences, or you can unsubscribe.Disclaimer:This email may contain attorney advertising. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please see Top Class Actions' Legal Notice, which applies to the content of this email.Sent to: osirioas0043@gmail.comTCA AZ, 2942 N 24th Street, Ste 115 PMB 21226, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, United States

U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Cybercrime for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Known Cybersecurity Expert and Owner of Florida Ransomware Remediation Company Charged with Defrauding Clients10/07/2026 08:00 AM EDTZohar Pinhasi, 50, also known as “Zack Silver” and “Zack Green,” a U.S. and Israeli national, was arraigned today in the Eastern District of New York on wire fraud charges relating to Pinhasi’s false representations that he could decrypt ransomware without paying cybercriminals.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy

U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to DOJ Press Releases & News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Homeland Security Task Force Arrests Alvaro Pulido Vargas to Face Charges in Multibillion-Dollar Venezuelan Money Laundering and Bribery Schemes10/11/2026 08:00 AM EDTA Colombian national charged in two separate federal indictments involving the alleged laundering of more than $2 billion in connection with Venezuelan government bribery schemes will make his initial appearance on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13, in the Southern District of Florida to face federal prosecution.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy

U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 16 Individuals for Election Crimes10/12/2026 08:00 AM EDTToday the Justice Department announced charges involving 16 individuals, including an illegal alien, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote or to vote, voting on behalf the deceased, voting multiple times in the same election, false statements on citizenship applications, and unlawful procurement of citizenship.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy

U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Justice Department Charges 28 Foreign Nationals in California for Election Crimes10/19/2026 08:00 AM EDTFederal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in U.S. elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots.Instagram icon FaceBook icon YouTube Twitter iconYou have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy | GovDelivery Privacy Policy U.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.AG Blanche, Sen. McCormick Hold Press Conference on Progress Fighting Fentanyl10/19/2026 08:00 AM EDTShow quoted textU.S. Department of JusticeYou are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.Illegal Alien Admits to Illegally Voting in Federal Election in New Jersey10/19/2026 08:00 AM EDTAn illegal alien from Jamaica admitted to illegally voting in a federal election, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer for the District of New Jersey announced today.Show quoted text

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