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Department of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Every April, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to honor victims, promote their rights and recognize victim advocates.
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Columbus Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
A Columbus man with an extensive criminal history pleaded guilty to illegally possessing two pistols he tossed into the backyard of a home while fleeing deputies on foot through a residential area of the city.
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Rapper “Desiigner” Charged with Indecent Exposure on an Aircraft
A California man has been charged in a federal criminal complaint with indecent exposure on an aircraft, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
The Office Will Host An Award Ceremony to Recognize Individuals for Their Contributions to Crime Victims’ Rights
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2 men sentenced to prison for domestic terrorist plans to attack power grids
Two men were sentenced in federal court here today for conspiring to attack power grids throughout the United States to promote their white supremacy ideology.
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Baton Rouge Man Charged in Federal Court with Numerous Counts of Drug and Gun Charges
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a seven-count indictment charging Hakeem Allen, age 27, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, clonazepam, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Beaufort Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
Leonardo Rubio, 23, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.
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Charleston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Through Social Media App
Samer Refaat Selwanes, 48, of Charleston, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.
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South Carolina Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Military Sextortion Scheme
Dexter Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role in a scheme to extort and defraud military members that was operated out of the South Carolina Department of Correction (SCDC).
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Honduran Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Illegal Possession Ammunition
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Honduran man illegally residing in Birmingham for illegal possession of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berge
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 23–29, 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.
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Former San Diego Police Officer and Others Plead Guilty to Crimes Stemming from Operation of Illicit Massage Businesses
Former San Diego Police Vice Detective Peter Griffin and three co-defendants pleaded guilty in federal court today in connection with their operation of five illicit massage businesses in California and Arizona that profited for years by exploiting women to engage in commercial sexual services under the guise of offering therapeutic massage services.
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Three Indicted for Forced Labor and One Charged with Labor Trafficking at Woburn Restaurants
A father and son who own two Woburn restaurants, Taste of Brazil—Tudo Na Brasa and The Dog House Bar and Grill, along with their relative who lives in Brazil, have been charged with conspiring to obtain labor and services from migrants whom they smuggled into the United States from Brazil through threats of serious harm.
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine that Caused Death of Iowa Woman
A man who distributed methamphetamine to a woman, which resulted in her death, was sentenced today to serve 14 years in federal prison.
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Three South Jersey Men Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
Three men from southern New Jersey were charged with negotiating fraudulent checks with forged signatures, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Burlington Man Who Pointed Apparent Firearm at Police Officer Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Jeremiah Smith, 44, of Burlington, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months of imprisonment in the United States District Court by United States District Judge William K. Sessions III.
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Jury Convicts KC Man of Illegal Firearm
A Kansas City, Mo., man has been convicted at trial of illegally possessing a firearm.
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Columbia Pharmacy Burglary
A Houston, Texas, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to stealing nearly $7,000 in prescription drugs from a Columbia, Mo., pharmacy.
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Joplin Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
A Joplin, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm.
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Tax Preparer Admits Preparing at Least 23 Fraudulent Returns
A tax preparer from Jennings, Missouri on Tuesday admitted preparing at least 23 fraudulent tax returns that created losses of more than $500,000.