DOJ Newswire Report News
New Orleans Man Sentenced After Conviction at Trial for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
GEORGE BENNETT, aka “G,” age 40, from the greater New Orleans area, was sentenced on April 13, 2023 by United States District Judge Eldon E. Fallon to one hundred twenty-one (121) months’ imprisonment followed by a term of ten (10) years’ supervised release and a mandatory $300.00 special assessment fee after his conviction at trial for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Zohannon Gang Member Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms in Columbus
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A confirmed member of the Columbus-based Zohannon criminal street gang who is also a convicted felon was sentenced to serve federal prison time this week for illegally possessing two semiautomatic weapons, one was stolen and the other had two loaded magazines attached with a brass catcher—a device designed to capture spent bullets.
Columbia County man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual exploitation material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant was on state felony probation when arrested
Daycare CEO Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million Restitution for Check Kiting Scheme and Unpaid Taxes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The CEO of a Georgia-based daycare business was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in restitution this week for conducting a check kiting and tax scheme.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 23–29, 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
According to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2021, there were more than 4.6 million violent victimizations and 11.7 million property crimes, the latest year for which such information is available.
Film Producer Sentenced To 10 Years For Bank Robbery
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Nacoe Ray Brown (55, Baltimore, Maryland) to 10 years in federal prison for bank robbery and violating the terms of his supervised release.
Two South Florida Residents Indicted for Stealing Millions in COVID-19 Relief Funds
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A federal magistrate judge in Fort Lauderdale has unsealed an indictment today charging Carl Henry Charles, 43, of Miramar, Fla., and Patrick Charles, 41, of Lake Worth, Fla., for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans and advances from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
New York Man Indicted in St. Louis, Accused of Selling Counterfeit Xanax on Dark Web
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A man from New York state has been indicted in federal court in St. Louis and accused of selling counterfeit Xanax on the dark web.John Cruz, 29, of Rochester, was indicted March 1 on one count of conspiracy to misbrand, introduce misbranded drugs and sell counterfeit drugs.
Air National Guardsman Charged In Murder-For-Hire Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A Hermitage, Tennessee, man is facing federal charges after meeting with an undercover FBI agent to culminate a deal to murder an individual for payment, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
USAO hosts training at Texas Medical Center on cyberintrusion safety measures
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Executives and leaders of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) have learned about the dangers of cyberattacks by malicious actors like China, Russia and transnational criminals and how to tackle those attacks, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Man Convicted Of Defrauding Elderly Widow Of $1.2 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
After a week-long trial, a federal jury this week, convicted Karl Hampton, 65, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, of twelve felony counts related to a scheme to defraud an elderly widow of over one million dollars, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Justice Department Announces Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel’s Global Operation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
“Chapitos” Charged in Department’s Latest Actions to Disrupt Flow of Illegal Fentanyl and Other Dangerous Drugs
Connecticut Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant Was Among Those Who Joined in Assaults on Officers at Lower West Terrace
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant Used Police Shield to Ram Into Officers
Rochester Resident Arrested, Charged With Production And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Matthew Richardson a/k/a Skylar “Sky” Ravenwood, 35, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and distribution of child pornography.
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Holocaust Survivor Of $2.8 Million In Connection With Romance Scam
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that PEACHES STERGO pled guilty today before United States District Judge Edgardo Ramos in connection with her years-long scheme to defraud an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of his life savings.
Four of Chapo’s Sons Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Violent Crimes as Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Four sons of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the imprisoned former Sinaloa Cartel leader known as El Chapo, were indicted by a federal grand jury for large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crimes in connection with their assumption of cartel leadership following their father’s arrest and extradition to the United States.
Yonkers Man Sentenced To 35 Years For March 2011 Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DARNELL KIDD, a/k/a “Black,” a/k/a “Donney,” a/k/a “Donney Black,” was sentenced today to 35 years in prison for the murder of Jonathan Johnson, 21, on March 18, 2011, in White Plains, New York.
North Carolina Woman Admits Participating in Health Care Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A North Carolina woman today admitted her role in a health care fraud conspiracy in which she paid for doctors’ orders for durable medical equipment (DME), namely orthotic braces, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.
Podiatrist and Patient Recruiter Convicted for $8.5M Compounding Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A federal jury convicted two Texas men today for their role in a scheme to fraudulently bill TRICARE – the health care program for U.S. service members and their families – for compounded creams that were medically unnecessary and procured through kickbacks and bribes.