DOJ Newswire Report News
Former Puerto Rico Mayor Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A former mayor of Humacao, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty today to engaging in a bribery scheme in which he received cash payments for awarding municipal contracts to two companies.
Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Providence man found to be in possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine and 100 fentanyl pills, and who, as a previously convicted felon, was illegally in possession of several magazines of ammunition that he was legally prohibited from possessing, was sentenced today to twenty-six months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
D.C. Doctor Arrested for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A District of Columbia doctor made an initial appearance today in U.S. District Court on charges related to his alleged unlawful distribution of opioids in exchange for cash.
Man Who Robbed Bank in Laurel, Delaware Under Federal Indictment
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging a New Jersey man with one count of bank robbery.
Springfield Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Sexual Abuse, Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for sexually assaulting a child victim and recording the abuse on his cell phone.
Denton County Man Sentenced for Threatening Jewish Organization
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Denton man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Inmate Indicted for Assaulting Warden at Medical Center
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
An inmate at the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Mo., was indicted by a federal grand jury today for assaulting the warden
Richmond man convicted for making illegal referrals
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A federal jury has returned a guilty verdict against a 44-year-old health care marketer in a conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Pine Ridge Man Charged with Second Degree Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man has been charged with Second Degree Murder.
Nevada Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Defendant Threw Objects at Officers, Using Makeshift Weapons, And Damaged Exterior Window
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers With a Dangerous Weapon During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Defendant Threw Fire Extinguisher, Hitting Three Officers
Restaurateur Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Over $6 Million Pandemic Loan Fraud And Interstate Threats
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that restaurateur BESIM KUKAJ was sentenced to 57 months in prison for orchestrating a sprawling loan fraud scheme, including while he was on pretrial release, whereby he fraudulently sought at least $6.14 million and received $1.5 million in Government-guaranteed loans designed to provide relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urologist Charged With Sexually Abusing Patients
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced the unsealing today of a four-count Indictment charging DARIUS A. PADUCH, a New York–area urologist, with inducement of a person to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity and inducement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity for his yearslong sexual abuse of two victims who were his patients and who were minors during part of the period of abuse.
Pittsburgh-Area Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Selling Stolen Health and Beauty Products
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently a resident of Parkland, Florida, has been sentenced in connection with his plea of guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Artistas Asesinos Cartel leader sentenced to 27 years for drug trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, and Gregory M. Millard, Special Agent in Charge for the DEA El Paso Division, announced today that Jorge Marquez was sentenced to over 27 years in prison. Marquez, 43, of Chaparral, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on May 17, 2022, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine, and six counts of distributing 50 grams and more of methamphetamine
Browning man admits stabbing man on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Browning man accused of stabbing another man at a party in Browning, on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, admitted to assault charges today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Detroit Street Gang Leader Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Following Convictions at Trial for Racketeering and Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A 38-year-old Detroit man was sentenced to life imprisonment today for murder, racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and other gang related crimes, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Two Brothers Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Two brothers have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly conspiring to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison Following Third Conviction for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Jasmine Marshall, 41, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly known as Wesley Marshall, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.
Donaldsonville Woman Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Tynea Lynnshay Gray, age 24, of Donaldsonville, Louisiana to 78 months in federal prison following her conviction for mail fraud.