Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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St. Louis Tax Preparer Latasha L. Frison Gets 56 Months

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A former downtown St. Louis tax preparer has been sentenced…

Three Sentenced in St. Louis Mail Check Fraud

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) Three men have been sentenced to federal prison for a…

Dr. Jonathan Decker Convicted in 2 Million Stimulant Pill Scheme

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A Michigan physician who made more than $1 million prescribing…

Couple Convicted in $13M Federal Fraud Scheme

Jael Watts of New Jersey and Luis Pino-Copete have been convicted. UTICA, NY - October 3, 2026 (STL.News)…

G7 Moves to Release Oil and Diesel Reserves

PARIS, October 3, 2026 (STL.News) The Group of Seven nations has agreed to coordinate the release of up…

U.S. Disrupts Alleged Hamas Finance Network

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. authorities have announced a coordinated international counterterrorism operation targeting what…

Gildan Faces Growing Securities Legal Scrutiny

MONTREAL - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) Gildan Activewear Inc. is facing widening securities-law scrutiny after a short seller…

Fentanyl WMD Order Changes U.S. Fight With China

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump's designation of illicit fentanyl and its core precursor…

Integra Shares Plunge as Investor Probe Opens

PRINCETON, NJ - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. shares plunged more than 21% Friday after…

Can America Make Things Again?

DETROIT, MI - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) There was a time when three words were familiar to generations…

SLDC Races Clock on Millions in Federal Relief Funds

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Development Corporation President and CEO Stephen Westbrooks is…

Terrance McKinnies Admits to Shooting Two in Fentanyl Deal

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 2, 2026 (STL.News) Terrance McKinnies - A Pine Lawn man pleaded guilty Friday…

California Man Charged in $300M China AI Chip Scheme

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 2, 2026 (STL.News) California - Federal authorities have arrested a California technology company owner…

DOJ Expands Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud

WASHINGTON, DC - October 2, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying a nationwide campaign against…

No Charges in Fatal St. Louis Police Shooting

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 2, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office will not file criminal…