U.S. Marshals Service

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Roberts' 'Dangerous' Warning

    Chief Justice Roberts declares personal criticism of judges has reached a dangerous tipping point.

  2. Extradition Process

    U.S. officials begin the formal process to return Daghita to the U.S. for trial.

  3. Extradition Proceedings

    U.S. authorities begin the legal process to return Daghita to the United States for trial.

  4. Extradition Proceedings

    Authorities begin the process of returning Daghita to the U.S. to face federal charges.

  5. Arrest in Saint Martin

    Daghita is apprehended by local authorities in coordination with U.S. federal agents.

  6. Arrest in Saint Martin

    Federal contractor John Daghita is apprehended by local authorities and U.S. Marshals.

  7. FBI Confirmation

    The FBI officially confirms the theft of $46 million in crypto from government accounts.

  8. Arrest in Saint Martin

    Daghita is apprehended by federal agents on the Caribbean island.

  9. Charges Filed

    Federal prosecutors unseal charges against the contractor for the theft of government property.

  10. Investigation Launched

    The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service begin tracking the movement of stolen funds and suspect John Daghita.

  11. Theft Detected

    Federal authorities identify a $46 million discrepancy in government-held crypto wallets.

  12. Audit Discrepancy

    Internal USMS auditors identify a $46M shortfall in the digital asset ledger.

  13. Investigation Launched

    FBI and USMS trace the unauthorized transfers to Daghita's credentials.

  14. Theft Detected

    Federal auditors identify a $46 million discrepancy in seized crypto accounts.

  15. Alleged Theft Begins

    The contractor begins unauthorized transfers of seized cryptocurrency to private wallets.

  16. Judicial Security Act

    President Biden signs the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act into law to protect judges' personal information.

  17. Dobbs Decision & Protests

    Following the leak and release of the Dobbs decision, justices face unprecedented protests at their private residences.

  18. The 'Obama Judges' Rebuke

    Roberts issues a rare statement asserting there are no 'Obama judges' or 'Trump judges' in response to presidential criticism.

Stories mentioning U.S. Marshals Service 7

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Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against 'Dangerous' Personal Attacks on Judges

Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a stark warning regarding the rising tide of personal criticism directed at members of the judiciary, labeling the trend 'dangerous' to the rule of law. His remarks signal a growing concern within the Supreme Court over institutional delegitimization and the physical safety of federal judges.

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security Very Bearish

Federal Contractor Arrested in Caribbean Over $46M Crypto Theft

Federal authorities have apprehended John Daghita, a government contractor, in Saint Martin for the alleged theft of $46 million in cryptocurrency. The joint operation by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service highlights critical vulnerabilities in federal digital asset custody and the persistent threat of insider embezzlement.

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regulation Very Bearish

Federal Contractor Arrested in $46M Crypto Theft from US Government

John Daghita, a federal contractor, was apprehended in Saint Martin for allegedly stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. government. The arrest, a joint operation by the FBI and U.S. Marshals, exposes significant security gaps in the federal custody of seized digital assets.

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regulation Very Bearish

US Marshals Contractor Charged in $46M Cryptocurrency Seizure Theft

A federal contractor is facing charges for allegedly siphoning $46 million in digital assets from the U.S. Marshals Service's seized asset inventory. The breach highlights critical vulnerabilities in the government's cryptocurrency custody protocols and the risks associated with third-party asset management.

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