Bill Essayli

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Politician in California

Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli is an American lawyer and politician who currently serves as the first assistant United States attorney for the Central District of California. He previously served as the interim United States attorney for the Central District of California from April to July 2025. A federal judge ruled that he had illegally served as the acting US Attorney. Essayli was disqualified from holding the position because he stayed on beyond the initial interim period without having received official congressional approval, and was immediately reassigned to the First Assistant United States Attorney role.

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Bilal Essayli, Bilal Ali Essayli, and Bill Ali Essayli

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Iranian Arms Dealer Arrested

Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering Iranian weapons deals to Sudan.

Calif. woman arrested on charges of trafficking arms for Iranian gov't UPI — Apr 20, 00:07 AM
Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan Fortune — Apr 19, 23:48 PM
Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan PBS — Apr 19, 22:54 PM
Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking The Guardian — Apr 19, 21:56 PM
Neighbors blow the lid on Iranian arms dealer’s shady LA lair — and the steady stream of late-night arrivals NY Post — Apr 19, 21:54 PM
Inside glamorous arms dealer’s secret spy trips — and the booming jet-set lifestyle she masterminded NY Post — Apr 19, 21:13 PM
Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge ABC News — Apr 19, 22:38 PM
Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 22:38 PM
Iranian woman arrested on charges of arms trafficking ABC News — Apr 19, 20:51 PM
Iranian woman arrested on charges of arms trafficking ABC News — Apr 19, 20:00 PM
Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran send weapons to Sudan CNN — Apr 19, 21:05 PM
Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge CTV News — Apr 19, 21:05 PM
Alleged Iran Operative Caught at LAX Over Secret Drone Deal to Sudan Newsweek — Apr 19, 16:48 PM
Woman arrested at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge AP News — Apr 19, 19:43 PM
Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge The Independent — Apr 19, 20:17 PM
Glamorous Iranian woman living high life in Los Angeles is arrested for trafficking deadly drones and bombs for Tehran Daily Mail — Apr 19, 15:32 PM
Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime Fox News — Apr 19, 16:37 PM
Iranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime The Independent — Apr 19, 18:19 PM
Iranian woman arrested at LA airport for allegedly trafficking weapons to Sudan Washington Examiner — Apr 19, 20:39 PM
Iranian national arrested in LA on suspicion of arms trafficking for Iran, reports US attorney Sky News — Apr 19, 15:41 PM