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Laredo Man Juan Manuel Aguirre Jailed 63 Months for Smuggling Over 100 Migrants in Locked Trailer

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Bola Akinloye
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A 49-year-old resident of Laredo has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Juan Manuel Aguirre pleaded guilty on February 6.

U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison has now ordered Aguirre to serve 63 months in federal prison, followed immediately by three years of supervised release.

At the hearing, the court considered Aguirre’s history of smuggling aliens on multiple occasions and the danger he posed by transporting them in a sealed, locked, dark and unventilated trailer that required authorities to open with a bolt cutter.

On December 2, 2024, law enforcement observed several individuals being loaded into a white trailer in a warehouse parking lot.

Aguirre was the driver of the truck hauling it. After he departed the location, authorities conducted a traffic stop, which resulted in the discovery of 101 aliens locked inside the trailer, 13 of whom were children as young as 13 years old.

Multiple illegal aliens reported they had difficulty breathing and feared for their lives due to the conditions in the trailer. They were from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba and Honduras.

Aguirre will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

Nigeria’s Yahoo Boy Abiola Femi Quadri Who Used Crime Proceeds to Build 120-room Oyins International Resort Hotel Jailed 135 Months in U.S.

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Samuel Nwite
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Abiola Femi Quadri, a Nigerian Yahoo Boy living in the San Gabriel Valley, has been sentenced to 135 months (over 11 years) in a U.S. prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.3 million in COVID-19 unemployment and disability benefits from California and Nevada.

United States District Judge George H. Wu also ordered Quadri, 43, of Pasadena, to pay $1,356,229 in restitution and a $35,000 fine. Quadri pleaded guilty on January 2 to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

According to court documents, Quadri submitted over 100 fraudulent applications using stolen identities to claim pandemic-related benefits. He withdrew the funds from ATMs between 2021 and his arrest in September 2024 at Los Angeles International Airport, where he was about to board a flight to Nigeria.

Investigators revealed that Quadri sent at least $500,000 from the stolen funds abroad. He used the money to finance the construction of a 120-room resort hotel in Nigeria, called Oyins International, which features a nightclub, a mall, and other upscale amenities. He failed to disclose ownership of this property during his financial reporting to the court.

Authorities discovered 17 counterfeit checks, worth more than $3.3 million, on Quadri’s phone, some of which were payable to shell companies registered under his aliases.

Quadri had received payments to provide daycare services for developmentally disabled children through his Altadena business, Rock of Peace. Agents also found misappropriated food-aid debit cards intended for these children during a search of his residence.

Quadri, a Nigerian citizen, gained U.S. permanent residency reportedly through a “fake wedding” scheme.

The United States Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and the California Employment Development Department Investigation Division conducted the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew Brown of the Major Frauds Section.

This sentencing highlights ongoing efforts to combat pandemic-related fraud and protect public assistance programs.

ICC Hails Conviction of Anti-Balaka Leaders Alfred Yekatom, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona in Landmark CAR Case

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Fejiro Anokwuru
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CREDIT: ICC

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has welcomed the judgment issued by Trial Chamber V convicting Alfred Yekatom, former Anti-Balaka zone commander, and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, National General Coordinator, for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Central African Republic (CAR).

The judges found both men guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of multiple offences carried out by the Anti-Balaka during a widespread attack targeting the Muslim civilian population in western CAR between December 2013 and December 2014. The convictions cover serious charges, including murder, attacks against civilians, forcible transfers, torture, other inhumane acts, and persecution.

Reflecting on the verdict, Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said, “The crimes attributed to the two are serious in all aspects, causing horrific and indelible consequences for the civilian population. This conviction is a strong message from the ICC that those responsible for atrocity crimes under the Rome Statute will be brought to justice and held accountable. From the battlefield to the inner circles of power, there can be no impunity for crimes violating the most fundamental tenet of international humanitarian law—the protection of civilians.”

She further highlighted that the judgment acknowledges the extensive harm and suffering endured by victims and affected communities in CAR. “It is a testament to the courage and resilience of men and women who contributed to manifesting the truth through their testimonies and their cooperation with the ICC,” Niang said.

This conviction follows a thorough and rigorous investigation and trial, during which the Office of the Prosecutor presented a vast body of evidence. The prosecution called 115 witnesses, with 75 appearing before the Trial Chamber, and submitted over 16,000 pieces of evidence, including video and audio recordings, photographs, call data records, NGO and UN reports, as well as documentation from Anti-Balaka and government sources.

The Chamber sentenced Alfred Yekatom to 15 years in prison, and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to 12 years, with time already served deducted. The Prosecutor’s Office is currently reviewing the written decision and evaluating whether to appeal aspects of the sentencing.

Expressing gratitude, the Office underlined the vital cooperation received from Central African authorities, other States, international organisations, civil society, and especially victims and witnesses. Their support was crucial for the successful implementation of the investigation and prosecution strategy.

The Office of the Prosecutor hopes that this judgment brings a measure of justice and closure to the victims and affected communities of the Central African Republic, recognising their dedication and endurance as a source of strength in the global fight against impunity.

The ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor remains committed to conducting independent and impartial examinations, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression worldwide.

ICC Jails Ex-CAR Militia Leaders Alfred Yekatom, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona 27 Years for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity

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Fejiro Anokwuru
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CREDIT: ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 24, 2025, delivered a landmark verdict in the trial of Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, finding both men guilty of numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Bangui and western Central African Republic (CAR) between September 2013 and at least February 2014.

Trial Chamber V, presided over by Judge Bertram Schmitt with Judges Péter Kovács, Chang-ho Chung, and Beti Hohler (Alternate), sentenced Alfred Yekatom—known as “Rambo”—to 15 years’ imprisonment, and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to 12 years. The time both have already spent in ICC detention will be deducted from their terms.

The verdict followed a years-long trial involving evidence from over 170 witnesses and tens of thousands of exhibits. The Chamber found that Ngaïssona and Yekatom held senior positions within the Anti-Balaka militia, a predominantly Christian group formed in 2013 as violent conflict erupted between the Anti-Balaka and the mostly Muslim Seleka rebels. The Seleka had seized power in Bangui earlier in 2013, leading to brutal reprisals and widespread violence.

Judges determined that both men were responsible for leading, planning, or supporting attacks targeting Muslim civilians. The crimes included murder, torture, attacks against civilian populations and religious buildings, deportation and forcible transfers, imprisonment, destruction of property, and persecution. Yekatom was found to have exercised direct control over a force of around 3,000 fighters, while Ngaïssona was described as a key organiser and financier of militia operations.

While Yekatom was cleared of charges related to using child soldiers under the age of 15, and Ngaïssona was acquitted of rape and certain other charges, both men were found guilty of the core crimes relating to the brutal campaign against Muslim communities. The court’s findings highlighted that although militia leaders instrumentalised religion, the initial roots of the conflict were not purely religious, as many communities had previously coexisted peacefully.

Reactions in Bangui were mixed, with victims’ advocates welcoming the decision but some relatives of the convicted criticising the sentences as too lenient or vowing to appeal. Human rights groups hailed the verdict as a milestone for justice in the Central African Republic, calling for broader accountability for atrocities committed during the years of upheaval.

Climate Resilience for All’s New Meteorological Analysis Shows Heat Season Extends 214 Days Per City

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Bola Akinloye
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CREDIT: Royal Meteorological Society

As global temperatures rise, many cities and communities are reeling from the impacts of extreme heat. A new analysis of global cities by Climate Resilience for All’s meteorological team, led by Dr. Larry Kalkstein, found that on average, the heat season lasts 214 days per city, with extremely hot days occurring at any time within that period.

The study evaluated the last five years of meteorological data (2019-2023) from regional and national meteorological services to assess how long the heat seasons extend in 85 cities in all climate zones worldwide, excluding humidity. The analysis identified the earliest and latest days that reached 90°F/32°C at each location during this five-year period – showing the extent of the temperature thresholds in each city.

This analysis further revealed that heat seasons are not confined to the recognised summer seasons and are much longer in duration; 20 of the 85 cities analysed can experience extremely hot days at any time of the year. Tropical cities such as Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, and Rio de Janeiro face near year-round heat seasons, where 90°F/32°C days can occur at any time of the year.

It also revealed that mid-latitude locations, such as New York, Melbourne, Berlin, and Buenos Aires, have varying lengths of these periods of high temperatures. Furthermore, Southern Hemisphere locations, including Dhaka, New Delhi, and Cairo, indicate that extremely hot temperatures are likely to occur early and late in the year.

Urban heat is driven by a warming climate, “the heat island effect”, caused by densely built infrastructure and limited green space and rapid urban migration that concentrates people and development in cities.

“Extreme heat is taking a growing and significant toll on people’s health, causing illness and death, disrupting infrastructure, tourism, and work productivity, and straining healthcare systems—among many other impacts.

Cities never designed for heat now face new heat shocks and stresses. Yet, the planning and response measures for heat are either nonexistent or woefully inadequate for the scale of this crisis,” said Kathy Baughman McLeod, CEO of Climate Resilience for All.

“This analysis makes it clear: we can no longer treat heat as just a normal part of summer. The ‘summer season’ many of us once knew is gone. It is imperative that we mainstream awareness and understanding of extreme heat, so that governments, businesses, and employers manage their risks and impacts with the urgency these conditions demand,” added McLeod.

A global NGO operating in seven countries, Climate Resilience for All is focused on protecting women and vulnerable communities from extreme heat. CRA has extensive expertise on both the impacts and the solutions to extreme heat.

Lengths of 1st and Last Hot Days Recorded by Region and City
(first and last day of 90°F/32°C temperatures)

AFRICA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Hassi Messaoud Algeria Jan 09 Nov 07 303
Cairo Egypt Jan 21 Dec 03 317
Agadir Morocco Feb 02 Nov 28 300
Timbuktu Mali Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Navrongo Ghana Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Lagos Nigeria Jul 01 Sep 27 278
Luanda Angola May 29 Oct 13 168
Conakry Guinea Jun 10 Sep 23 261
Cape Town South Africa May 16 Nov 15 181
Bloemfontein South Africa Mar 21 Sep 27 176
Nairobi Kenya Jul 15 Mar 15 123

CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ASIA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Zarafshan Uzbekistan Apr 13 Sep 26 167
Astana Kazakhstan May 24 Sep 06 106
Yakutsk Russia Jun 21 Jul 29 39
Ulaanbaatar Mongolia May 15 Aug 15 93

 

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

Mexico City Mexico Apr 17 Jun 19 64
Bogotá Colombia Apr 08 Aug 29 144
Monterrey Mexico Jan 30 Nov 27 302
Manaus Brazil Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Rio de Janeiro Brazil Jan 01 Dec 31 365
San Salvador El Salvador Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Merida Mexico Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Asunción Paraguay Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Buenos Aires Argentina Oct 28 Mar 14 137
Campina Grande Brazil Sep 22 Mar 27 187

 

EAST ASIA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Shanghai China Apr 11 Oct 03 176
Beijing China May 01 Sep 08 131
Yinchuan China Jun 24 Aug 02 35
Seoul Korea Jun 19 Sep 20 94
Tokyo Japan Jun 16 Sep 22 99
Hong Kong China Apr 15 Oct 15 184

 

EUROPE

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
London England Jul 18 Aug 13 27
Moscow Russia Jun 22 Jul 14 23
Madrid Spain May 19 Sep 14 119
Athens Greece May 17 Oct 08 145
Lisbon Portugal May 27 Oct 09 136
Paris France Jun 16 Sep 16 93
Munich Germany Jun 19 Aug 22 35
Tiranë Albania May 15 Oct 04 143
Warsaw Poland Jun 22 Aug 18 58
Stockholm Sweden     0

 

MIDDLE EAST

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Abadan Iran Mar 18 Nov 13 241
Mount Arafat Saudi Arabia Feb 22 Nov 26 278
Dubai United Arab Emirates Feb 14 Nov 29 289
Amman Jordan Apr 07 Oct 28 205
Riyadh Saudi Arabia Feb 16 Nov 27 285
Jahra Kuwait Mar 11 Nov 22 257
Baghdad Iraq Apr 01 Nov 02 216
Tehran Iran Apr 15 Oct 15 184

 

NORTH AMERICA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Palm Springs USA Mar 15 Dec 01 262
Los Angeles USA May 20 Oct 19 171
New York USA Jun 05 Aug 29 86
Dallas USA Apr 01 Oct 18 201
Orlando USA Mar 12 Oct 21 224
Las Vegas USA Apr 09 Oct 15 190
Washington DC USA May 22 Sep 06 108
Ottawa Canada May 27 Aug 25 91
Winnipeg Canada Jun 04 Sep 02 91
Vancouver Canada     0
Yellowknife Canada     0
Juneau USA     0

 

OCEANIA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Darwin Australia Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Perth Australia Apr 26 Sep 27 212
Sydney Australia Mar 21 Sep 16 187
Alice Springs Australia May 14 Aug 23 265
Brisbane Australia Mar 09 Oct 24 137
Honolulu USA Jun 01 Nov 09 162
Auckland New Zealand     0
Melbourne Australia Oct 15 Apr 15 183
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australia Dec 15 Nov 15 32

 

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST ASIA

CITY COUNTRY FIRST LAST SEASON LENGHT
Sindh Pakistan Feb 10 Nov 26 290
Bangkok Thailand Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Phnom Penh Cambodia Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Jakarta Indonesia Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Singapore Singapore Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Manila Philippines Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Tha Ngon Laos Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Colombo Sri Lanka Jan 01 Dec 31 365
Mumbai India Jul 22 Sep 05 291
Hyderabad India Jan 14 Oct 13 273
Dhaka Bangladesh Feb 23 Nov 03 254
Hanoi Vietnam Mar 10 Nov 12 248
Delhi India Jan 15 Dec 15 335
Kathmandu Nepal Apr 15 Sep 15 154

 

ICC to Deliver Judgment in Crimes Against Humanity Trial of Alfred Yekatom, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona July 24

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Fejiro Anokwuru
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CREDIT: ICC

On 24 July 2025, at 14:00 (Hague local time), the trial chamber (V) of the International Criminal Court will deliver its judgment pursuant to Article 74 of the Rome Statute in the case The Prosecutor v. Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona. 

The judgment will be read out in public in Courtroom 1, and the hearing will be transmitted live through the ICC website.

The accused persons before the ICC are presumed innocent.

While the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused persons, the trial chamber will convict the accused only if it is satisfied that one or more charges against this accused person have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The chamber bases its decision solely on the applicable law and the evidence submitted and discussed before it during the trial. In response to the verdict, the parties will be able to appeal the decision before the ICC’s appeals chamber.

Trial Chamber V is composed of Judge Bertram Schmitt (presiding judge), Judge Péter Kovács, Judge Chang-ho Chung and Judge Beti Hohler (alternate judge). The judges ensure the fairness of the trial and that the rights of both parties and of the victims are respected.

Yekatom and Ngaïssona were accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed in the Central African Republic between December 2013 and December 2014.

The trial in this case opened on 16 February 2021.

The prosecution called 112 witnesses to testify. The legal representatives of the victims called three witnesses to testify. The defence teams for both accused called a total of 55 witnesses. The chamber called one witness.

On 27 and 28 August 2024, the defence presented its evidence with an unsworn statement from Ngaïssona. Prior to the holding of closing statements from December 9 to 12, 2024, the parties and participants filed their closing briefs.

On 13 and 16 December 2024, the parties and participants submitted their proposals regarding potential sentencing.

Al Hassan Case: ICC Judges Reduce Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud’s Sentence

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Bola Akinloye
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Today, a panel of three judges of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court, composed of Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza, Presiding, Judge Gocha Lordkipanidze, and Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin, completed the review concerning the reduction of sentence against Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud.

The panel decided to reduce the original 10-year sentence by 12 months.

Accordingly, the date of completion of Al Hassan’s sentence is now set to March 28, 2027.

The panel recalled that the purpose of the sentence review procedure, after two thirds of the sentence have been served, is to serve the interests of justice by ensuring a realistic prospect of resocialisation for the sentenced person, while also taking into account the concerns of victims and the State of resettlement, in the hope of ultimately contributing to the healing of the affected communities.

The panel examined thoroughly several factors. It attached considerable weight to Al Hassan’s contribution to the efficient administration of justice, notably his decision to discontinue his appeal against his conviction and not to appeal his sentence, which, inter alia, facilitates timely progress in the reparations phase of a case, a factor of particular importance in the context of the ICC.

The panel also took into account the personal circumstances of Mr Al Hassan and the potential impact of his apologies and his expression of regret on the victims. Moreover, the Panel considered the views of the victims affected, the psychological and symbolic impact the sentence review has on them and the views expressed by Mali.

On 26 June 2024, Trial Chamber X, by majority, convicted Al Hassan of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between 2 April 2012 and 29 January 2013 in Timbuktu, northern Mali, controlled at that time by the armed groups Ansar Dine and Al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb.

On 20 November 2024, Trial Chamber X sentenced Al Hassan to 10 years of imprisonment. The time spent in detention, from March 28, 2018, to November 20, 2024, was to be deducted from his sentence.

On 17 December 2024, the defence and the prosecution discontinued their appeals against the guilty verdict in the case.

U.S. Begins Civil Action to Forfeit $7.1m in Cryptocurrency Tied to Oil, Gas Storage Fraud

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Fejiro Anokwuru
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington, today filed a civil action seeking the forfeiture of cryptocurrency valued at approximately $7.1 million seized in the investigation of an oil and gas-related investment fraud scheme, announced acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.

The funds, part of approximately $97 million collected by the coconspirators between June 2022 and July 2024, were seized by Homeland Security Investigations in December 2024.

“The co-schemers in this fraud moved their ill-gotten gain through various cryptocurrency accounts to try to launder the money stolen from victims,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Miller. “Federal investigators and prosecutors in our office moved as quickly as possible to trace and seize the cryptocurrency so that some of the losses can be returned to victims.”

According to the forfeiture filing and other records in the case, from at least August 2022 through August 2024, the co-schemers convinced victims to send money to what was represented as escrow accounts to purchase oil tank storage in either Rotterdam, Netherlands, or Houston.

The schemers indicated that the investors could make significant profits by renting the oil tank storage they obtained to others. The victims sent money to accounts linked to the following entities: Sea Forest International LLC, Apex Oil and Gas Trading LLC, Navigator Energy Logistics LLC, Terminal Energy International Escrow Service LLC, Energo Horizons Logistics (EA) LLC, Legacy Energy Logistics Transport Group LLC, and Green Tree Gateway LLC.

However, once victims sent their money, they received no further information on their investment, and the co-schemers simply stopped responding.

Newcastle, Washington, resident Geoffrey K. Auyeung, 47, was indicted in August 2024 as a coconspirator in the U.S. who is charged with receiving a significant portion of the fraud proceeds generated by the scheme.

The money was quickly transferred to one or more of at least 81 different accounts at financial institutions, moved offshore, or deposited into one or more of at least 19 different cryptocurrency accounts, where it was used to purchase cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Tether, USD Coin, and Ethereum. A significant portion of the cryptocurrency was subsequently transferred to accounts at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

According to the forfeiture filing, the cryptocurrency accounts that were seized were linked to individuals in Russia and Nigeria. Some of the cryptocurrency purchased with victims’ funds was also sent to cryptocurrency exchanges in Russia and Nigeria, at least one of which is alleged to have facilitated money laundering for transnational criminal organisations, including terrorist organisations and organisations that violate international trade sanctions.

At the time of Auyeung’s arrest and indictment, some $2.3 million was seized from his bank accounts. The $7.1 million in cryptocurrency the government is seeking to forfeit is in addition to the $2.3 million already seized.

Should the court approve the forfeiture, the money will be distributed to the victims in the case. Currently, investigators have identified dozens of victims who were defrauded out of approximately $17.9 million. Investigators believe those numbers will continue to grow as more victims are identified and verified.

Tyquinn Montell Cannon Jailed 45 Months Over Trafficking of Firearms from Maine to New York

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Deborah Ojuade
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A Syracuse, New York, man was sentenced on Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for conspiring to violate federal firearms laws and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., sentenced Tyquinn Montell Cannon (aka Q), 32, to 45 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. Cannon pleaded guilty on June 17, 2024.

According to court records, beginning in May 2022, Cannon knowingly conspired with others in Maine and New York to illegally obtain firearms at federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in central and southern Maine using straw purchasers.

Two of the coconspirators in Maine would arrange for the straw purchase of firearms, and Cannon would deliver, or arrange the delivery of, the illegally obtained firearms to coconspirators in New York.

In September 2022, Cannon was found in possession of a Glock .40 calibre pistol, which had earlier been straw purchased at an FFL in Maine. Cannon is prohibited from possessing firearms due to felony drug convictions in Illinois.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, along with the Massachusetts State Police, investigated the case.

A straw purchase is an illegal firearm purchase where the actual buyer of the gun, being unable to pass the required federal background check or desiring not to have his or her name associated with the transaction, uses a proxy buyer who can pass the required background check to purchase the firearm for him/her.

DOJ Releases Clinton Email Probe Documents at Senate’s Request

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Bola Akinloye
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The Department of Justice has released documents related to the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State, following persistent requests from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi described the DOJ’s action as a commitment to transparency and congressional oversight, praising Chairman Grassley for his dedication to uncovering the truth.

The investigation, which began in 2015 after it became public that Clinton had used a private email server for official government communications, focused on whether classified information was mishandled.

In 2016, then-FBI Director James Comey concluded that although Clinton and her aides were “extremely careless,” no criminal charges would be filed. However, the investigation remained politically contentious, with critics arguing that the FBI’s handling was insufficient and possibly influenced by political considerations.

The newly released documents suggest that the FBI did not complete a thorough inquiry. Key evidence, such as classified information on thumb drives, reportedly went unexamined, leading Chairman Grassley to criticise the investigation for a lack of effort and due diligence compared to similar federal probes.

Grassley has long questioned the FBI’s approach and sought greater transparency to ensure accountability. The DOJ’s release includes findings from the Inspector General’s review, shedding light on the investigative process and highlighting missed opportunities to assess the facts thoroughly.

This development renews scrutiny over how sensitive government investigations are conducted, emphasising the importance of safeguarding national security while maintaining public trust in federal institutions. The ongoing interest from Congress reflects broader concerns about government transparency and the need to hold officials accountable for their handling of classified information.

As the documents come to light, both the Justice Department and lawmakers are expected to continue their examination of the case, underscoring the delicate balance between transparency, security, and integrity within the federal government.

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