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FTC Reports 258M Phone Numbers on Do Not Call Registry as Robocalls Rise

The Federal Trade Commission's biennial report to Congress shows 258 million phone numbers registered on the National Do Not Call Registry by the end of fiscal year 2025, while complaint filings increased to 2.6 million as robocall violations continue to plague consumers despite enforcement efforts.

•258 million phone numbers now registered on Do Not Call Registry, up 4.8 million from previous fiscal year
•FTC received 2.6 million Do Not Call complaints in FY 2025, primarily involving robocalls rather than live telemarketing
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Regulatory
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DOJ Sues Arizona and Connecticut Over Voter Registration Records

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed federal lawsuits against Arizona and Connecticut for failing to provide complete voter registration lists upon request. The enforcement action brings the total number of states facing similar federal litigation to 23 plus the District of Columbia.

•Justice Department filed federal lawsuits against Arizona and Connecticut for failing to provide voter registration lists
•Total enforcement actions now cover 23 states plus DC in nationwide compliance campaign
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Big Island Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges in Hawaii

Vernon Santiago, 45, of Mountain View, Hawaii, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon and unlawful drug user. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson and highlights federal enforcement efforts against prohibited persons who illegally obtain weapons.

•Santiago pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon
•He was also charged as an unlawful user of controlled substances in possession of weapons
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Port Arthur Man Gets 19+ Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the lengthy sentence, which reflects federal enforcement priorities against drug trafficking operations.

•Port Arthur resident sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking
•Case prosecuted in Eastern District of Texas under U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs
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Former Austin ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Carl David Innmon, a former elementary school teacher with Austin Independent School District, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. The educator now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his crimes.

•Carl David Innmon pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material
•The former Austin ISD elementary teacher faces up to 20 years in federal prison
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts NY Sex Offender on Interstate Travel Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Joshua Mahley, 42, a convicted sex offender from Gasport, New York, on six federal charges including interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct and child pornography possession. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

•Six-count federal indictment includes interstate travel for illicit conduct and child pornography charges
•Defendant is a previously convicted sex offender from Niagara County, New York
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Legal News
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Sneaker Company Owner Sentenced for $80 Million Fraud Scheme

The former owner of Zadeh Kicks LLC, an Oregon-based online sneaker retailer, was sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating an $80 million fraud conspiracy. The scheme defrauded customers of over $65 million in unfulfilled orders while stealing more than $15 million from financial institutions.

•Zadeh Kicks LLC was an Oregon corporation selling limited edition sneakers online before its closure
•The fraud scheme totaled $80 million: $65 million from unfulfilled customer orders and $15 million from bank fraud
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Legal News
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Sidney Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

Jeremy Grignon, a 29-year-old Sidney, Maine resident, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of receiving child pornography through social media platforms. The case represents another prosecution in ongoing federal efforts to combat digital child exploitation crimes.

•Jeremy Grignon, 29, of Sidney, Maine pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography via social media
•The case demonstrates federal law enforcement's focus on combating digital child exploitation
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Legal News
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Dominican National Gets 5 Years for Distributing 20+ Kilograms of Fentanyl

Alexis De Leon, a 30-year-old Dominican national, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in distributing over 20 kilograms of fentanyl throughout Maine. The significant sentencing reflects federal authorities' continued crackdown on large-scale fentanyl trafficking operations.

•De Leon distributed over 20 kilograms of fentanyl, a quantity that could result in thousands of fatal overdoses
•The five-year federal sentence demonstrates prosecutors' focus on major drug trafficking operations
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Federal Circuit
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Second Circuit Vacates Part of Conviction in US v. Apolinaris Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on January 6, 2026, partially vacating and remanding the conviction of Caleb Apolinaris, also known as 'Kappa,' in a criminal case from the Eastern District of New York.

•Second Circuit partially vacated Caleb Apolinaris's conviction and remanded case to district court
•Three-judge panel issued non-precedential summary order on January 6, 2026
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