Security News in Brief: Federal Indictment Charges PRC-Based Telecommunications Company with Conspiring with Former Motorola Solutions Employees to Steal Technology

Source: United States Department of Justice News

A federal indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Illinois and charges a telecommunications company with conspiracy to commit theft of trade secrets. The indictment alleges that a telecommunications company conspired with former employees of Chicago-based Motorola Solutions Inc. to steal digital mobile radio (DMR) technology developed by Motorola.

Defense News in Brief: Amphibious Construction Battalion Two Command Triad Relieved

Source: United States Navy

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The command triad team from Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB 2) was relieved Feb 3 due to loss of confidence in their abilities to effectively perform their leadership roles. Rear. Adm. John V. Menoni, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG 2), relieved Capt. Jeffrey Lengkeek, commanding officer; Cmdr. Michael Jarosz, executive officer; and Command Master Chief Matthew Turner.

Security News in Brief: Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for the Trafficking of Two Minors

Source: United States Department of Justice News

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Aaron Crawford, age 37, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, to 20 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for the sex trafficking of two minors. Crawford was also sentenced to pay $10,350 in restitution to the victims. Judge Chuang also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Crawford must register as a sex offender in the places where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

Security News in Brief: Duval Felon Sentenced To Eighteen Months For Attempting To Purchase Firearm

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Jacksonville, Florida – Chief United States District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Jose Angel Vazquez (60, Jacksonville) to 18 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for knowingly making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Vazquez had pleaded guilty on November 3, 2021.