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Yahoo
31-07-2025
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Wisconsin man pleads guilty to illegally smuggling lab equipment to Russia
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to illegally smuggling lab equipment to Russia originally appeared on Bring Me The News. A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to using his company to funnel scientific and diagnostic research equipment to Russia, circumventing U.S. sanctions imposed on the country after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Andrew Pogosyan, 68, a U.S. citizen born in Russia, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court. He's charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and smuggling goods from the U.S. In 2022, United States commerce officials imposed new export control regulations in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Those rules were later expanded to include licensing requirements for items that could help Russia produce chemical and biological weapons. From September 2022 to October 2023, Pogosyan used his company, Omega Diagnostics LLC, to evade those restrictions and smuggle research equipment to Russia without the required licenses. One of the shipments was reportedly to a Russian company that performed chemical research for the Russian military. He conspired with Russia and used third-party countries, including Turkey, Latvia, and Lithuania, to smuggle the goods without getting a license. Pogosyan faces up to 35 years in prison and is set to be sentenced on October 7. "Mr. Pogosyan threatened the national security of the United States by violating sanctions and illegally exporting scientific laboratory equipment to companies in Russia," said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Michael Hensle. 'The FBI continues to tirelessly work with our law enforcement partners to investigate anyone who helps foreign adversaries evade sanctions. Pogosyan's actions undermined the protections put in place to ensure U.S. national security." This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
FBI chief orders arrest of judge ‘for shielding migrant'
A Wisconsin judge has been arrested at the courthouse where she works for allegedly obstructing efforts to arrest a migrant. Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee county circuit judge, was detained on suspicion of obstructing an immigration arrest operation, Kash Patel, the FBI director, said. Announcing the arrest on X, Mr Patel wrote: 'We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject – an illegal alien – to evade arrest. 'Thankfully our agents chased down the perp on foot and he's been in custody since, but the Judge's obstruction created increased danger to the public.' 'We will have more to share soon. Excellent work @FBIMilwaukee.' Mr Patel shared the post shortly after 10am local time (3pm UK) but it appeared to have been taken down less than an hour later. He then reshared the message around two hours later. A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service said Ms Dugan was arrested on Friday at the courthouse. She appeared briefly in federal court in Milwaukee later on Friday before being released from custody. Her next court appearance is May 15. Her supporters gathered outside the court holding signs saying 'free Hannah' and chanting: 'No justice, no peace, judge Dugan will be free.' 'Defendant left courtroom through side door' The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel previously reported the FBI had placed Ms Dugan under investigation after allegedly trying to help Mr Ruiz avoid arrest when he was scheduled to appear in her courtroom on April 18. Carl Ashley, the chief Milwaukee county circuit judge, reportedly confirmed in an email that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents came to the county courthouse on April 18 with an arrest warrant. Ms Dugan allegedly directed ICE agents to Mr Ashley's office, after which she allowed the defendant to leave the courtroom through a side door, sources told the newspaper. Ms Dugan described the email as 'inaccurate' at the time. The FBI said: 'As a standard practice, the FBI does not confirm or deny the existence of investigations.' History of supporting immigrant causes Ms Dugan has a history of supporting immigrant causes, having previously been a member of the immigration legal services steering committee at Catholic Charities, according to a copy of her CV. She also attended a Milwaukee vigil in 2019 in support of immigrants and 'Latinx' people where demonstrators waved anti-Trump signs, an image from her Facebook page shows. The Trump administration has pledged to prosecute local officials who do not comply with his edicts to crack down on immigration. The president has frequently clashed with district judges over efforts to block his deportation drive. ICE agents arresting undocumented immigrants in state court has become a frequent point of friction with local authorities, who argue such actions can deter people from entering courthouses. Ms Dugan is believed to be the first judge to be arrested by ICE agents under the new administration. During Mr Trump's first term, a local Massachusetts judge was incited by the justice department on charges of obstructing immigration authorities. The charges were eventually dropped.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
FBI arrests judge for ‘obstructing migrant arrest'
A Wisconsin judge has been arrested at the courthouse where she works for allegedly obstructing efforts to arrest a migrant. Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee county circuit judge, was detained on suspicion of obstructing an immigration arrest operation, Kash Patel, the FBI director, said. Announcing the arrest on X, Mr Patel wrote: 'We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject — an illegal alien — to evade arrest. 'Thankfully our agents chased down the perp on foot and he's been in custody since, but the Judge's obstruction created increased danger to the public.' 'We will have more to share soon. Excellent work @FBIMilwaukee.' Mr Patel shared the post shortly after 10am local time (3pm UK) but it appeared to have been taken down less than an hour later. A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service said Ms Dugan was arrested on Friday at the courthouse. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel previously reported the FBI had placed Ms Dugan under investigation after allegedly trying to help Mr Ruiz avoid arrest when he was scheduled to appear in her courtroom on April 18. Carl Ashley, the chief Milwaukee county circuit judge, reportedly confirmed in an email that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents came to the county courthouse on April 18 with an arrest warrant. Ms Dugan allegedly directed ICE agents to Mr Ashley's office, after which she allowed the defendant to leave the courtroom through a side door, sources told the newspaper. Ms Dugan described the email as 'inaccurate' at the time. The FBI said: 'As a standard practice, the FBI does not confirm or deny the existence of investigations.' The Trump administration has pledged to prosecute local officials who do not comply with his edicts to crack down on immigration. The president has frequently clashed with district judges over efforts to block his deportation drive. ICE agents arresting undocumented immigrants in state court has become a frequent point of friction with local authorities, who argue such actions can deter people from entering courthouses. Ms Dugan is believed to be the first judge to be arrested by ICE agents under the new administration. During Mr Trump's first term, a local Massachusetts judge was incited by the justice department on charges of obstructing immigration authorities. The charges were eventually dropped. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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25-04-2025
- Politics
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FBI arrests Milwaukee judge for 'obstruction' of immigration operation, says Kash Patel in deleted post
'Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction – after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week,' said FBI Director Kash Patel in a post on X, which was later deleted read more FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday said that a US judge had been arrested for obstructing an immigration operation, escalating tensions between Donald Trump's administration and judges. In a now deleted post on X, Patel said, 'Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction – after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week. 'We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject – an illegal alien – to evade arrest. Thankfully our agents chased down the perp on foot and he's been in custody since, but the Judge's obstruction created increased danger to the public.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We will have more to share soon. Excellent work @FBIMilwaukee,' he added. With Trump-appointed FBI director's post now deleted, Dugan's status remained unclear. According to The Guardian report, citing Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, authorities have not officially named the defendant, but he is believed to be Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican immigrant charged with three misdemeanor battery counts. The outlet reported that Flores-Ruiz appeared in Judge Dugan's courtroom on April 18 for a scheduling hearing. Sources told the Journal Sentinel that ICE agents arrived at the courthouse that morning. When they went to Judge Dugan's chambers, she allegedly directed the defendant and his attorney through a side door in the courtroom, down a private hallway, and into a public area on the sixth floor. With inputs from agencies
