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Senate Confirms Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 129 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration


Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime

Robert Anthony Thomas, 46, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography.


Graham Statement on the Nomination Process

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement on the resignation of U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins and the nomination of Michael Delaney for the First Circuit Court of Appeals.


Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

A registered sex offender living in Woonsocket made an initial appearance in federal court on Friday, charged by way of a criminal complaint with possessing and accessing with intent to view child pornography, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Sex Offender Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Andrew Edick, age 36, of Mohawk, New York, was arrested and charged today with one count of sexual exploitation of a mino


Slingerlands Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child

Victim Reported Abuse After Attending Elementary School Presentation on Inappropriate Touching and Sexual Contact


Senate Confirms Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 129 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration


Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Gonzalez V. Google

Durbin: Congress must step in, reform Section 230, and remove platforms’ blanket immunity from liability


Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bills Supporting Law Enforcement, Public Safety

The four bills – advanced during National Police Week – help support police officers and protect public safety


Durbin Meets with Improve the Dream to Discuss Impact of Green Card Backlog on Documented Dreamers

Despite growing up in the U.S., many Documented Dreamers face risk of deportation at age 21 if their parent does not receive the green card they are eligible for



Pasadena Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Raymond Martin Shamer, III, age 21, of Pasadena, Maryland, late yesterday to 50 months in federal prison, followed by 45 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.


Kansas Man Admits to Creating Child Porn

A Kansas man was sentenced to 262 months in prison for creating pornographic images of children.


Sexual Predator Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Federal Prison For Receipt Of Child Sex Abuse Images

Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Dennis William Sheffield, Jr. (52, Keystone Heights) to 16 years and 3 months in federal prison for receipt of child sex abuse materials.


Grand Jury Indicts Cheektowaga Man On Charges Of Production And Possession Of Child Pornography

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Dustin Coffelt, 33, of Cheektowaga, NY, with production and possession of child pornography.


Hilton Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Isolino S. Presutti, 36, of Hilton, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography.


Steuben County Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography

.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that John Buckley, 59, of Wayland, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.


Informational: Federal Court Arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.


Paroled Murderer Pleads Guilty To Production Of Child Pornography

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Israel Rivera-Reyes, 48, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to production of child pornography.


Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

Daniel Quintero, age 38, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty yesterday to receiving hundreds of images and videos of child pornography.