News from July 2023
Boise Man Convicted of Three Attempted Sex Crimes Against Children
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: POCATELLO - A federal jury convicted Mohammad Ali Alizadah Nawai, 45, of Boise for three attempted sex crimes, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced. The counts of conviction were (1) attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, (2) sexual exploitation of a child, and (3) coercion and enticement.
Ocean County Man Admits $21.7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme and COVID-19 Wire Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Ocean County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Three Plead Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Fabio Lanzieri (61, Fort Lauderdale) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Lanzieri faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Iowa City Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - A Iowa City man was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Susan T. Lehr to be New Acting U.S. Attorney
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Career prosecutor Susan T. Lehr has been named the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska to take over following the retirement of Interim United States Attorney Steven A. Russell. Lehr’s appointment will be effective on July 1, 2023.
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To New Child Pornography Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, NY-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jason Koscielski, 35, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography by an individual with a prior sex offense conviction), which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000.
Nicaraguan sentenced for smuggling conspiracy resulting in death
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 49-year-old Nicaraguan citizen illegally in the United States has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
District of Columbia Woman Found Guilty in Scheme to Steal Money From Non-Profit She Was Entrusted to Run
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Rowena Joyce Scott, 70, of the District of Columbia, was convicted today of wire fraud, credit card fraud, filing false tax returns, and failing to file tax returns, in connection with a scheme to steal and embezzle money from the non-profit corporation she was entrusted to run for the benefit of some of the District’s economically disadvantaged residents.
Hamden Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RASHAWN SAMMS, 30, of Hamden, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Louisville Man Charged with Online Enticement of 15-Year-Old Girl
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Louisville, KY -A federal criminal complaint and arrest warrant were issued earlier this week charging a local man with online enticement.
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice today announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which permanently places 10 attorneys and coordinators in five designated regions across the United States to aid in the prevention and response to missing or murdered Indigenous people.
Owasso Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: TULSA, Okla. - A man who was caught downloading and viewing child pornography was sentenced in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
Camden County Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Hiring Hitman Via Internet
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for paying $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 14-year old child murdered, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Stroudsburg Woman And East Stroudsburg Man Charged With Making Straw Purchases Of Fifteen Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Yesenia Ramos, age 43, of Stroudsburg, and Windall Mitchell, age 34, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, were charged on June 20, 2023, by a federal grand jury with multiple counts of making false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers.
Florida Man Sentenced for Bribery
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Florida man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield for paying bribes to receive contracts for work at a college in New York.
“Wolf Of Airbnb” Pleads Guilty In Connection With PPP And Real Estate Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that KONRAD BICHER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with his fraudulent operation of real estate companies, including by entering lease agreements for residential apartment units in Manhattan on...
Bronx Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Enticement Of Multiple Minors To Engage In Illegal Sexual Activity
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL BARRETO was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla to 20 years in prison for repeatedly enticing minors to meet him for illegal sexual activity over the course of more than a decade and receipt of child pornography. BARRETO previously pled guilty to three counts of enticement and three counts of receipt of child pornography.
Troy Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Unlawfully Possessing a Short-Barreled Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Curtis D. Black, Jr., age 32, of Troy, New York, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
Yuba City Man Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing and Selling Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On June 15, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment against Billy Glyn Sims Jr., 29, of Yuba City, charging him with dealing in firearms without a license, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and selling ammunition to a prohibited person, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Panama City Man On State Probation For Passing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes Pleads Guilty To Manufacturing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Neal Evan Pollman (42, Panama City) has pleaded guilty to manufacturing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes. Pollman faces up to 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims he defrauded. A sentencing date has not yet been set.