1/8/13: MVRCFL Examines Digital Evidence in Child Rape Cases — The Miami Valley RCFL examined subjects' computers in related cases of child rape that have, to date, resulted in prison sentences for two defendants. The cases involve an adoptive father, minor children under his care, and meetings that he arranged between adults and a child after posting an online ad. The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force launched the investigations last year. More...

2/8/13: OCRCFL Assists California Law Enforcement — The Orange County RCFL is providing assistance in a high profile case in California. Christopher Dorner, a former police officer, is suspected in three killings continued to elude a massive manhunt Friday, as authorities searched for him in the snow-covered mountain terrain near Big Bear Lake and scoured a La Palma home for evidence. Click here for the story.

2/5/13: Go Inside FBI Crime Lab Catching Criminals With Technology — The San Diego RCFL was featured in a local NBC news story. Click here for the story and to learn what RCFLs do and how the San Diego team is meeting the challenges of rapidly changing technology.

3/1/12 — FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, mentioned the RCFL Program in a speech before the RSA Cyber Security conference in San Francisco. Read the full transcript to learn how the FBI is combatting cyber crime through technology and partnerships like the RCFLs.

1/30/12: Digital Detectives Dig Through Data Deluge — The RCFL Program was featured on ABC's "20/20" news magazine. Click here to read the story which included an interview with the Rocky Mountain RCFL Director, SSA Sean O'Brien.

11/2/12: Heart of America RCFL Satellite Laboratory Opens in Topeka — A Heart of America RCFL's (HARCFL) satellite laboratory opened today in Topeka, Kansas. The Topeka facility is the RCFL Program's first transitional laboratory. Built with state of Kansas funding and located within the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Headquarters, the Topeka Satellite RCFL will operate under the direction of the HARCFL for three to five years and then transition to full state control. In addition to operational oversight, the FBI is also providing equipment and training. Participating agencies are the KBI, Shawnee County Sheriff's Department, Topeka Police Department and the FBI. Read the FBI Press Release.

5/25/12: Dayton Restaurant Owner Guilty of Insurance Fraud — Miami Valley RCFL Examiners Testify — Forensic examiners from the Miami Valley RCFL (MVRCFL) testified in the successful fraud prosecution of Eva Christian, owner of a Dayton restaurant. Christian, who faces up to 17 years in prison, was found guilty on five counts of insurance fraud for a scheme that involved two break-ins that were staged to collect insurance money. Click here to learn more.

5/24/12: New Jersey RCFL Receives Prestigious ASCLD/LAB-International Accreditation — The New Jersey RCFL (NJRCFL) was recently approved for the ASCLD/LAB International Accreditation Program after completing an intensive assessment by expert evaluators. The lab, which opened in 2004, achieved ASCLD/LAB Legacy Accreditation in 2006. . Click here for more information.

5/23/12: Albuquerque Man Sentenced in Child Exploitation and Child Pornography Charges — Edward Christy, 59, was sentenced to nine years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges relating to a 2009 incident involving a 16-year old California girl. Christy admitted to inducing and then transporting the child to Albuquerque, without her parent's permission, to engage in sexual activity. He also admitted to possession of child pornography. The New Mexico RCFL provided digital forensic expertise in the investigation. The case was brought as part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Childhood and New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Read the DOJ press release.

4/17/12: Child Porn Sweep Nets More Than 2 Dozen In NJ — Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa today announced the arrests associated with a large-scale child porn investigation dubbed Operation Watchdog. The three-month, multi-agency effort resulted in 27 men and one woman being charged with distribution and possession of child pornography. The New Jersey RCFL (NJRCFL) has received all digital evidence related to the effort and is assisting in the investigation. Read the full article.

11/14/12: New Mexico Man Receives 97-Month Sentence for Child Pornography Charges — Robert Schmidt of Albuquerque entered a guilty plea on November 14, 2012 to charges of transportation and possession of child pornography. An investigation of Schmidt was initiated last year after a maintenance employee at the apartment complex where Schmidt was a tenant reported seeing child pornography on a computer in Schmidt's residence. The New Mexico RCFL assisted with the investigation. Read more.

9/4/12: Former National Guardsman Receives 10-Year Sentence in Federal Child Exploitation Conviction — A former military recruiter for the National Guard, was sentenced to ten years in prison and ten years supervised release on federal charges of sexual exploitation. Jeffrey Neal Jackson admitted to responding to a "craigslist.com" ad, engaging in a 3-week online relationship and then traveling from Texas to New Mexico to meet with a person he believed to be 15-years old. The New Mexico RCFL supported the investigation. Full story.

7/25/12: New Mexico Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case — Duane Chavez, a former state corrections officer, faces 36 months imprisonment and a term of supervised release after he plead guilty today to federal child pornography charges. Chavez admitted to using a file sharing program to download child pornography. The New Mexico RCFL's forensic examination of Chavez's computer and computer-related media revealed 15 such files. Full story.

10/17/12: Man Found Guilty of Murdering Infant Son - NWRCFL Examiner Testifies — A NWRCFL Forensic Examiner testified in the successful prosecution of Kaliq Mansor, convicted of murdering one of his 11-week-old twins and abusing the child's brother. The boy died of abusive head trauma in June 2011, a day after Mansor called 911 to report that his son was having trouble breathing. Forensic Examiner Justin Lazenby testified that he found search terms on Mansor's computer that included "11 week old baby pulse no breathing," "abuse newborn symptoms," "how do I stop abusing my baby," and "father hates infant." Click here for the FBI Press Release.

12/14/12: OCRCFL Sponsors National Academy of Sciences Event — The Orange County Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory partnered with the FBI, Los Angeles Division and the National Academy of Sciences, to co-sponsor a Distinctive Voices event on December 14, 2012 at the Beckman Center, Irvine, CA. The half-day program, entitled "Digital Forensics in the 21st Century," featured presentations, case studies, hands-on demonstrations of technology and methods by OCRCFL examiners, and tours of the FBI's state-of-the-art mobile laboratory. More than 280 people attended the program. (Full Story)

8/9/12: Man Arrested After Recording Device Found in Elementary School — Angel Rojas Jr., a substitute custodian for the Santa Ana School District Police Department, was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of installing a video recording device in an elementary school bathroom. Press accounts report that a female school volunteer discovered the device. During a search of Mr. Rojas' home, the Santa Ana School District Police found other electronic devices, according to a police spokeswoman. The Orange County RCFL is analyzing the recording found at the school. (Click here to read the school district press release.)

6/1/12: Former California National Guard Master Sergeant Receives 30 Month Sentence for Misappropriating $15.2 M — Retired Master Sergeant Toni L. Jaffe pleaded guilty to submitting millions of dollars of false claims for bonuses and loan payments to guardsmen who were ineligible for the payments. She received a 30-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $15.2 million. The Orange County RCFL provided digital forensic expertise in this case. Click here to read the FBI press release.

10/29/12: Esteban Convicted of First Degree Murder; SVRCFL Examiner Testified at Trial — Silicon Valley RCFL forensic examiner, Jann Hayes, provided important testimony at the murder trial of Giselle Esteban, 28, convicted today of murdering nursing student Michelle Le in 2011. Ms. Hayes testified to the results of forensic examination conducted on a computer belonging to Esteban. The examination revealed internet searches on Le's name and multiple searches on tactics to harm another person. Esteban faces a prison sentence of 25 years to life for the first-degree murder conviction. Full story

5/20/11: The RCFL Program was recently mentioned in Infosecurity Magazine — read the article entitled "Cybercrime Knows No Borders."

6/1/11: RCFL Program Featured on FBI.gov — The RCFL Program, specifically the Chicago RCFL, is currently featured on the FBI homepage. Click here to read the full article.

5/6/11: Audio/Video Forensics Benefits Diverse Investigations — The ability to enhance images extracted from video and digital cameras has helped solve many investigations — from fleeing bank robbers caught on camera to actual crimes recorded on tape. Chicago RCFL Examiner Paul Rettig is applying his video forensics skills to aid two very different investigations — one for the National Hockey League and another involving a violent criminal who not only robs but chokes his victims — learn more.

01/17/2011: Heart of America RCFL (HARCFL) Director SSA Lou Ann Stovall Featured in a Kansas City Star Article about Child Prostitution — According to the article, child exploitation is so prevalent, “Federal courts have been flooded in recent years with cases charging defendants with the possession, distribution or production of child pornography." Much of that evidence is processed through the HARCFL - read the full text.

7/6/11: IWRCFL Feature Article — The Salt Lake City Tribune recently profiled the Intermountain West RCFL — read the full article.

12/6/11: NMRCFL Open for Business — The New Mexico Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (NMRCFL) officially opened on the grounds of the University of New Mexico.

Below you will find links to related articles and videos:

• Official FBI Press Release
• Crime lab scores before actual opening (video)
• FBI Opens New Forensics Lab At UNM
• Digital Gumshoes – Computer Forensics on the Rise
• FBI opens digital forensics lab in New Mexico
• UNM's Anderson School of Management Students to Benefit from Computer Forensics Lab
• Slideshow: FBI opens computer forensics lab in Albuquerque
• FBI opens new forensics lab for local law agencies in New Mexico

The Orange County RCFL (OCRCFL) officially opened on January 5, 2011 with FBI Director Mueller in attendance. Click here to view some of the news reports or here to read the FBI's press release.

01/05/2011: LA TIMES - FBI cyber-crime lab opens in Orange The $7-million regional crime lab will help law enforcement agencies analyze evidence from computers, cellphones and other digital devices. Click here to view the full story.

01/05/2011: Regional forensics computer crime lab opens in Orange County Law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California now have a new tool for fighting crime: a new regional computer forensics crime lab in Orange. Click here to view the full story.

01/05/2011: Computer Forensics Lab to Tackle Cyber Crime With criminals becoming more technologically savvy, the FBI and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to tackle cyber crime using the new $7 million Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory in Orange. Click here to view the full story.

5/9/11: News Feature — Philadelphia RCFL Director JP McDonald was recently featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer news article about the FBI's cybercrime and digital forensics programs — read it now.

12/9/10: Digital Evidence Section Assists “Operation Trident Breach" – A Joint Cybercrime Operation Conducted by the FBI and International Law Enforcement — Read on.

3/30/10: Federal Grand Jury Convicts Houston Man of Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Coercing and Enticing an Adult to Commit Prostitution – The Greater Houston RCFL (GHRCFL) supported the investigation, which was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. GHRCFL Deputy Director Larry Hovey testified at trial – click here for the full story.

5/27/10: Kansas City Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges — The Heart of America RCFL (HARCFL) provided digital forensics expertise to the Heart of America Joint Terrorism Task Force during the federal investigation of Khalid Quazzani, 32. The married father of two, and naturalized American citizen plead guilty in federal court to conspiracy to provide material support to al Qaeda. He now faces up to 65 years in prison without parole, plus a fine of up to $1 million and an order of restitution – click here to read the FBI's Kansas City Division's press release.

2/11/2010: HARCFL Helps Send Long-Time Child Molester to Jail — Thanks in part to digital evidence recovered by the Heart of America RCFL (HARCFL); a judge gave registered sex offender Robin Roggenbuck, 57, the maximum prison sentence of 35 years. Click here for the full story.

6/15/10: Former Corrections Officers Sentenced on Civil Rights Charges — The Kentucky RCFL (KYRCFL) provided digital forensics expertise to authorities investigating civil rights allegations at the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more or read the FBI's press release.

11/16/10: Ohio Man Found Guilty of Homicide – Miami Valley RCFL Examiner Testified at Trial — Read more.

9/14/10: JURY CONVICTS OHIO MAN OF RAPE – FACEBOOK MESSAGES SUPPORT PROSECUTION'S CASE — An Examiner with the Miami Valley RCFL (MVRCFL) testified during the trial of an Ohio man convicted of rape and aggravated burglary. Although no DNA or fingerprints were found—digital evidence uncovered by the MVRCFL staff played a pivotal role in the case – learn more.

8/9/10: Former Teacher Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography — The Miami Valley RCFL (MVRCFL) assisted the FBI Columbus Cybercrimes Task Force in the investigation of Michael Highman, 43, a former teacher and coach who received an 11-year jail sentence for using an Internet site to share more than 200,000 images and movies of prepubescent teenage boys engaged in sexual acts – learn more.

8/9/10: Former High School Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography, Obscenity Charges – The Miami Valley RCFL (MVRCFL) supported the investigation of attorney Marc Greenberg, 33, who plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography and one count of transferring obscene material to minors – learn more.

3/30/10: Woman Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography – Kendra L. Sasser, 33, received a 20-month sentence for enticing a 16-year old boy to create child pornography. The Miami Valley RCFL (MVRCFL) supported the investigation which began in 2007—click here to learn more.

2/10/2010: Church Music Director Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault Against Minors — The Miami Valley RCFL supported this federal investigation—click here to read the full story.

11/5/10: Former New Jersey Lawmaker Sentenced to State Prison — Neil M. Cohen, 59, who served in the New Jersey State Assembly, is now headed to state prison for viewing and distributing child pornography in his legislative office. The New Jersey Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (NJRCFL) supported the investigation – learn more.

8/5/10: Former Hoboken Mayor Sentenced — Peter J. Cammarano, III received a two year prison sentence for accepting illegal campaign contributions totaling $25,000, in return for aiding proposed development projects. The New Jersey RCFL (NJRCFL) is supporting the on-going investigation – learn more.

4/27/10: Former Hoboken Mayor Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges—Peter J. Cammarano, III pleaded guilty on April 20, 2010 to accepting illegal campaign contributions in return for aiding proposed development projects. He was one of 44 people arrested last summer, as part of a massive public corruption and international money laundering investigation. The New Jersey RCFL (NJRCFL) is supporting the on-going investigation—learn more.

11/15/10: Dallas Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography - North Texas RCFL Examiner Testified at Trial — Monte Melugin, 24, of Dallas faces up to 20 years in prison for receiving child pornography and a $250,000 fine. An Examiner assigned to the North Texas RCFL testified at his trial – learn more.

10/21/10: Dallas Man Sentenced for Attempted Bombing of Skyscraper — The North Texas RCFL (NTRCFL) supported the successful investigation of Hosam Smadi, 20, a Jordanian native who plotted to blow up the famed Fountain Place skyscraper in Dallas. Prior to the attempted bombing, the FBI was monitoring Smadi after discovering posts he made on an online Islamic extremist forum. U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn sentenced Smadi to 24 years in prison. Click here to read the FBI's press release or here to read a “top story” feature from FBI.GOV.

12/23/10: Oregon Bank Bombers Receive Death Sentence - NWRCFL Supported Investigation — A jury handed the death sentence to convicted bank robbers Joshua Turnidge and his father, Bruce. The pair set a bomb in a West Coach Bank in Woodburn, Oregon which killed two officers and seriously injured the police chief - learn more.

12/14/10: Northwest RCFL Support Successful Child Pornography Prosecution — Convicted sex offender Donald Wayne George, 64, is going to prison for 25 years for his many crimes against his 4-year old step granddaughter. The Northwest RCFL examined several pieces of media seized during the investigation, which was brought under Project Safe Childhood – read the FBI's press release.

9/28/10: COMCAST HACKERS SENTENCED — The Philadelphia RCFL (PHRCFL) supported the successful investigation of two hackers who disrupted Comcast's website – read more.

02/22/10: The Rocky Mountain RCFL (RCFL) supported the investigation into Najibullah Zazi, who plead guilty to conspiracy to use explosives against persons or property in the U.S., conspiracy to murder abroad, and providing material support to al Qaeda. Click here to read the FBI's press release.

8/30/10: San Diego Man Receives Heavy Sentence for Possessing Child Pornography — Former San Diego resident David Grummer received a 295-month prison sentence for 18 counts of receipt of child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography, in a case investigated by the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The San Diego RCFL (SDRCFL) provided digital forensics expertise to investigators who pursued this case as part of Project Safe Childhood – learn more.

6/30/10: San Diego RCFL Assists Successful Child Pornography Investigation — A San Diego man was convicted on June 24, 2010 on 18 counts of receipt of child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography in a case investigated by the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The San Diego RCFL (SDRCFL) provided digital forensics expertise to investigators in the case which was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood – learn more.

5/12/10: San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Children — The San Diego RCFL assisted the San Diego County District Attorney's Office in the investigation of Jared Ravin Yaffe, who paid a babysitter to bring children in his care to him, so he could molest them. On May 7, 2010, Yaffe plead guilty – learn more.

5/12/10: Teen Hacker Found Guilty for Crashing PlayStation Website — The San Diego RCFL supported the federal investigation – click here to learn more.

4/26/10: Southern California Man Pleads Guilty to Teens' Murders – By pleading guilty to the murders of Chelsea King, 17 and Amber Dubois, 14, John Gardner will spend the rest of his life in a jail cell, and will not face the death penalty. The San Diego RCFL was involved in the forensic analysis of several computers from both investigations—learn more.

11/18/10: Murder-for-Hire Participants Found Guilty – Silicon Valley RCFL Examiners Presented Findings at Trial — Read the full story.

10/18/10: Buffalo Man Receives 17-Year Prison Term for Possessing Child Pornography — The Western New York RCFL (WNYRCFL) examined the digital evidence in the investigation which was part of Project Safe Childhood - read the story broadcast by WIVB.

6/15/10: Trucker Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter — Truck driver Thomas Wallace, 45, plead guilty to second degree manslaughter for running his rig into a disabled car on the New York Thruway. The driver of the disabled car, mother of two, Julie Stratton, was waiting for assistance after hitting a deer. The Western New York RCFL (WNYRCFL) provided digital forensics support to investigators and processed the trucker's laptop two days after being submitted to the laboratory for examination – learn more.