DOJ Newswire Report News
Clay County Man Indicted on Firearm and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Edward Sherwood Gustafson, IV (30, Green Cove Springs) with two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance involving methamphetamine and cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Informational: Federal Court Arraignments
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared recently before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.
Indianapolis Felon Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison After Selling Firearms and Fentanyl via Instagram While on Community Corrections
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
William Johnson, 21, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm.
Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Being Caught Illegally Possessing Firearms, Including a “Sawed-Off” Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Jeremy Bullock, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and possessing an unregistered “sawed off” shotgun.
New York Construction Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Return
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Did Not Report Nearly $6.1 Million in Business Gross Receipts
Durbin Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats in Letters to Harlan Crow Seeking Full Information on Gifts & Travel Given to Justice Thomas
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Judiciary Committee Dems send letters to Mr. Crow and the holding companies that own his private jet, private yacht, and Topridge Camp
Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Rental Property Owners and Operators
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Timothy Britton, the owner and operator of rental properties in the Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, area and Britton Enterprises LLC, doing business as “Tim’s Apartments,” which operates the rental properties, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
New Whistleblower Report Details Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation at the FBI
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
On May 18, the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released an interim report, “FBI Whistleblower Testimony Highlights Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation,” detailing egregious problems infecting the senior leadership ranks of the FBI.
Bogue Chitto Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder on Choctaw Indian Reservation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
A Bogue Chitto woman pleaded guilty on May 11, 2023, to the murder of a tribal member on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.
Columbus Man Convicted of Mail Fraud and Making False Statements
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Jerald Schreiber, 66, of Columbus, Nebraska, was found guilty today following a four-day jury trial in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for mail fraud and two counts of making false statements to a government entity.
Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Snake Malware Network Controlled by Russia’s Federal Security Service
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Through Operation MEDUSA, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York Neutralized the FSB’s Premier Cyberespionage Malware Implant in Coordination with Multiple Foreign Governments
Browning woman admits sexual abuse of minor boy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
A Browning woman today admitted to sexually abusing a boy on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Federal Indictment Charges 7 With Gun and Narcotics Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
6 Arrested Today on Charges Alleging Sale of 47 Firearms and 11 lbs. of Meth
Aurora Man Found Guilty of Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Odifu Odifu, age 27, of Aurora, was found guilty of carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the Fifth Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying & Hate Gala
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Missouri Landlord
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement from a St. Louis, Missouri landlord, who has agreed to pay $110,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when he sexually harassed multiple female tenants.
Readout of Justice Department Leadership’s Meeting with Civil Rights Groups to Discuss Key Issues
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division met with civil rights organizations yesterday at the Justice Department.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Agreement with Cumberland County Addressing Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal at the Cumberland County Jail
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Chairmen Jordan and Turner Write to CIA on Hunter Biden Intel Letter
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Chairmen Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Mike Turner (R-OH) sent a letter to CIA Director William Burns about the Committees’ investigation of the Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails signed by 51 former intelligence community officials.
Cape Coral Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Federal Prison For Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Johnny Fior (48, Cape Coral) to 46 months in federal prison for wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $1,404,169.74, which were the proceeds of the wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction offenses. Fior had pleaded guilty on January 18, 2023.