WASHINGTON, D.C. — An old mobster once gave Joseph Paonessa some advice that, if a bit chilling, has served him well during his many years working in the federal witness protection program. "He said, ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has announced a new program to protect witnesses in drug trafficking and other cases, even giving them new identities if necessary. The program can also be ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — In just six days, the $1 million budgeted for Virginia’s witness protection program kicks in. The Commonwealth has had a program on the books since 1994, but never the funding ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Immigrant victims of certain crimes feel like they are being served a double punishment. Not only did they survive a crime, but they worry speaking up could impact their ...

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said that former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo is also now a “protected witness” and will be given ...

Federal prosecutors can delay revealing the names of some witnesses in a bribery and drug and human trafficking trial that stems from a federal organized crime investigation – for now. U.S. District ...