Federal Offenses

News from the U.S. Attorney's office in the District of Rhode Island reveals that the Justice Department takes fraud investigations seriously. A man now faces incarceration for procuring unemployment benefits he allegedly did not deserve. Investigators took notice of...

Terrorism is not just something that happens in other countries, but it can be observed in Rhode Island and throughout the U.S. as well. Acts or threats of violence with the intention of intimidation are illegal under federal law. Many states also have laws against...

Each day, investors in Rhode Island and the rest of the nation depend on certain information before they decide where to invest their money. These people base many of their decisions on the values of companies. Sometimes, these investors get inaccurate information or...