News from April 2023
Utah Truck Driver Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A federal grand jury in Utah returned an indictment charging a Utah man after he allegedly attempted to meet with a minor to engage in sexual activity.
South Carolina Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: A South Carolina return preparer pleaded guilty today, after his jury trial had begun, to two counts of filing false tax returns.
Lincoln Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Michael Dale Bouwens, 69, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 18, 2023, in Lincoln by Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for receipt of child pornography.
Norfolk Church Youth Group Leader Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Norfolk man was sentenced today to 7 years in prison for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.
Justice Department Announces Civil Legal Services Pilot Program
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that the Office for Access to Justice, Bureau of Prisons and National Institute of Corrections (NIC) are collaborating to launch an innovative pilot program to provide civil legal services to incarcerated individuals in select Bureau of Prisons (BOP) women’s facilities.
Carthage Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Carthage, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for sexually exploiting a child from Michigan whom he met online.
North Branford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH AMADEO, 38, of North Branford, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a child exploitation offense.
Former High School and Youth Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Former high school and youth football coach, Moshe Michael Imel, age 53, of Owings, Maryland, pleaded guilty late yesterday in U.S. District Court to two counts of production of child pornography involving two minor victims.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Illegally Possessing Two Machine Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - XAVIER DUHON, age 20, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on April 14, 2023 in a one-count indictment for possession of machine guns, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Gulfport Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Gulfport man pled guilty to producing visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Chicago Man Charged With Producing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Chicago man has been charged with child pornography charges for allegedly enticing four minors to produce sexually explicit images.
Franklin County Man Indicted for Federal Child Exploitation Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Mount Vernon man has been indicted on federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Five Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Five defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.
High Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A high-level member of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang has been sentenced to 120 months, plus eight years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute wholesale quantities of heroin on the West Side of Chicago.
Former Alabama Correctional Sergeant Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction for Assaulting Three Incarcerated People with a Riot-Baton and Falsifying a Report
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on all four counts of the indictment against a former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) sergeant for assaulting three incarcerated persons with a riot-baton and then writing a false report to cover up the beating.
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Francisco B. Burrola, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, announced today that Sean Patrick Fosler was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Nevada Man Pleads Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Fraudulent Check Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: A Nevada man pleaded guilty today to using fraudulent checks to steal money from victims’ bank accounts.
Arizona Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Tolleson, Arizona, man was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun”
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Hamilton man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, including a “ghost gun," after having been convicted of felonies, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Former Private School Teacher and Private Tutor Sentenced to 25 Years for His Enticement of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JOHN MUESER was sentenced to 25 years in prison by United States District Judge Vincent Briccetti for his enticement of a seven-year-old minor to engage in sexual activity and his possession of child pornography. The sentencing today followed MUESER’s guilty plea on Jan. 10, 2023.