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Ocean County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography and Online Enticement of Minor

An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison and five years of supervised release for receiving images of child sexual abuse and inducing a minor to send him sexually explicit images and engage in sexually explicit conduct over an online messaging service.


Skaneateles Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for Child Pornography Convictions

Marc L. Leonardis, age 50, of Skaneateles, New York, was sentenced today to serve 188 months in prison for receiving child pornography within online groups designed for trading images of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.


Spokane Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography

Earlier today, Senior United States District Judge Wm. Fremming Nielsen sentenced Jaiden Gyvan Petersen, age 24, of Spokane, Washington, to 240 months in federal prison today for two counts of Production of Child Pornography (240 months on each count to be served concurrently).


Oregon Man Convicted of Crimes Against Children Offense

ulian Muriera, 30 years old, of Hillsboro, Oregon, was found guilty after a two-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Former Erie man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children charges

A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.


Jefferson Parish Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Gun Control Act

HAWN RABATHALY, age 22, of Harvey, Louisiana, was sentenced on June 6, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan to 46 months of imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


McCurtain County Resident Sentenced for Federal Firearm Crime

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Dalton Elzie Hunter, age 29, of McCurtain, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.


Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Machinegun

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on convictions for illegal possession of a machinegun and illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Tenderloin Dealer who Sold Fentanyl that Killed One and Injured Another Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Celin David Doblado-Canaca was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for selling fentanyl, including fentanyl that caused the death of one victim and injured another, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark.


Small Town Meth and Cocaine Traffickers Sent to Prison

With the sentencing of two Sinton residents, nearly a dozen criminals have now been brought to justice for their respective roles in narcotics trafficking on local streets, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division,and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking, Possession of a Machinegun

A Maple Grove felon has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl while possessing a machinegun, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Red Lodge Man Admits Illegal Possession of Short Barrel, Privately-Made Rifle

A Red Lodge man accused of illegally possessing a short barrel, privately-made AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle after he was suspected of violating a protective order admitted to a firearm crime today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Hostage-Taking Co-Conspirators Will Serve a Combined 32 Years in Prison

Olegario Lares-De La Rosa, 30, of Mexico, was sentenced last Friday by United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 18 years in prison.


Collins Sex Offender Convicted at Trial of Child Pornography

A Collins, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender has been convicted of receiving child pornography on his cell phone following a bench trial yesterday.


Youth Wrestling Coach and Referee from Ocean County Admits Distribution of Child Pornography

An Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Joplin Chiropractor Indicted for Child Pornography

A Joplin, Mo., chiropractor has been indicted by a federal grand jury for receiving and distributing child pornography.


Canóvanas Man Indicted for Production of Child Pornography and Exploitation of a Minor

W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, announced that Christopher Joel Rabell-Pineiro, a 25-year-old man from Canóvanas was indicted on counts of production of child pornography and child exploitation.


Sioux Falls Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man for two counts of Production of Child Pornography.


Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

Rodolpho Bogado, age 39, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to receipt and possession of child pornography. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Matthew Scarpino, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), made the announcement.


Watauga Man Is Sentenced To Seven Years For Transporting Child Pornography

The Defendant Used Kik Messenger App to Share Videos and Images Depicting the Sexual Abuse of Children