Linh Luu and Kevin Le, a husband and wife of Anaheim, California, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Eugene, Oregon, to violating the Lacey Act. The court sentenced them to three years’ probation and a $10,000 fine each for their roles in trafficking wildlife between Oregon and Vietnam. Photo of tiger pelt trafficked by […]
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The Justice Department today announced that four additional individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to create and distribute videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. According to court documents, Ernest Chavez, of Arizona, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to create and distribute so-called “animal crush” videos. In addition, the following […]
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On Monday, 26 October, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, will meet with Canadian authorities in Ottawa to discuss health emergencies preparedness and response. This visit takes place a few days before the EU-Canada summit. Close cooperation with Canada is essential to better prepare and respond to future health crises. Together with […]
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The European Commission is releasing €22.5 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, in addition to the €87.5 million previously allocated for 2026, to address the consequences of the renewed conflict escalation and the critical needs of millions of people. Despite an increasingly challenging operating environment, aid can still be delivered, and the EU remains committed […]
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For 25 years, European countries have been joining forces to save lives when disasters strike under the EU civil protection mechanism. This is one of the best examples of European solidarity in action. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: ‘Our EU Civil Protection Mechanism turns 25! 25 years of solidarity in action […]
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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. “Joseph Strange abused a position of trust to […]
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Regan Darby Prater, 28, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, was sentenced yesterday to 210 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and to pay $1,289,000 in restitution for arson and attempted provision of material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Prater pleaded guilty to these charges in April 2026. Court documents established that Prater used a so-called “sparkler […]
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Tomorrow and Friday, Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, is visiting Czechia. She will meet with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and exchange with government officials on the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, including the importance of a whole-of-society approach to anticipate, prevent, and respond to crises, involving public authorities, businesses, civil society and […]
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Robert Wayne Boling Jr., 45, a U.S. citizen who previously resided in the Philippines, pleaded guilty today for his role in an identity-theft and fraud scheme that victimized thousands of U.S. servicemembers and veterans. According to court documents, Boling operated from the Philippines, and he received and exploited stolen personally identifiable information (PII) of U.S. […]
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Thanks to the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture strategy, we will receive safe, sustainably sourced and fully traceable fish, so we can enjoy good fish on our table every day. Fisheries and aquaculture form a vital part of Europe’s prosperity and food security, employing together more than 200 000 people. The European Commission has set out […]
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