News from March 2023
Bakersfield Brothers Sentenced for Roles in Multiple Fraud Schemes
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - For their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, today, Charles Abieanga, 31, of Bakersfield, was sentenced to five years and five months in prison and his brother Simon Abieanga, 28, of Bakersfield, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Charles Abieanga was ordered to pay $505,695 in restitution, and Simon Abieanga was ordered to pay $326,832 in restitution.
ADA Settlement Improves Accessibility at West Hartford Acupuncture Practice
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that West Hartford Acupuncture, located at 173 Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford, has entered into a settlement agreement with the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the agreement, West Hartford Acupuncture has agreed to make its business more accessible to persons with disabilities.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - BRIAN TARDY, age 31, resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty on Thursday, March 16, 2023 to all counts of a three-count superseding bill of information for drug and weapons violations, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. TARDY’s sentencing is set for June 22, 2023.
University of Iowa Agrees to Training, Payment of $16,444 to Resolve United States’ Allegations Regarding Resident X-Ray Interpretations
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: The University of Iowa (“UI") has agreed to training and payment of $16,444 to the United States to resolve allegations that UI, through its academic medical center in Iowa City, Iowa, submitted claims for payment to the Medicare program for x-ray interpretations by resident physicians where an attending physician’s review of the residents’ interpretations did not satisfy government payment requirements.
Six Additional Oath Keepers Members and Affiliates Found Guilty of Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Six additional members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers were found guilty in the District of Columbia today for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Sikeston Man Sentenced to Serve 125 Months in Federal Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Cameron Melton Malone, 30, of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced Monday to serve a total aggregate sentence of 125 months in federal prison for the offenses of felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Malone appeared for his sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge John A. Ross at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
New Haven Man Guilty of Narcotics and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that a federal jury in New Haven has found DONELL ALLICK, JR., also known as “D-Nice," 24, guilty of narcotics offenses. Following the trial and before the jury returned its verdict, Allick also pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing firearms.
Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Bath Salts and Conspiring to Commit Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: BOISE - Angela Marie Klinkhamer, 44, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and conspiring to commit money laundering, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.
Former Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Assaulting Inmate in Los Angeles Jail
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A former corrections officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) who sexually assaulted a woman in custody was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Defendant Rifled Through Senator’s Desk. WASHINGTON - A Texas man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral...
Stevensville man sentenced to 16 years in prison for fentanyl, meth trafficking operation
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Stevensville man convicted in a large-scale operation to make and distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine pills that looked like legal prescription drugs, which he sold by the thousands while illegally possessing a firearm, was sentenced today to 16 years in prison, to be followed by seven years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
National Freight Carrier to Pay Civil Penalties and Implement Stormwater Compliance Measures for Clean Water Act Noncompliance
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ABF Freight System Inc. (ABF), a freight carrier that operates more than 200 transportation facilities in 47 states and Puerto Rico, has resolved allegations that it violated requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA) relating to industrial stormwater at locations across the country. Under the proposed...
Justice Department Announces Charges and Sentence in Connection with Attempts to Acquire Military and Dual-Use Technologies
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Iranian Agents Tried to Obtain Equipment That Could Be Used in Weapons Programs.
Colorado High School Activities Association Agrees to Improve Access for Student Athletes with Disabilities
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENVER-The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced today that the United States has resolved a discrimination complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) related to a student athlete with diabetes who was disqualified from participating in an event at a state championship swim meet.
Leader of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced James Mirabal (46, St. Cloud) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The court also ordered Mirabal to forfeit $124,598, traceable proceeds of the offense. Mirabal had pleaded guilty on Dec. 27, 2022. Mirabal’s...
Former Nurse Sentenced To Federal Prison For Illegal Oxycodone Prescription Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Jacquelyn DeVito (40, Brandon) to 24 months in federal prison for unlawful drug distribution and for acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation. DeVito also relinquished her Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Registered Nurse...
Former Florida State Representative Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And Making False Statements In Connection With Covid-19 Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA -Joseph Harding, 35, of Williston, Florida, plead guilty today to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the guilty plea.
Importance of Reading Stressed to Students Within DEA Omaha Division
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: OMAHA, NE - Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division visited more than 2,500 elementary students in March for Read Across America Week. During visits, DEA staff read to students, discussed the importance of reading in their jobs and talked about the dangers and consequences of drug use.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tennessee Man and Kentucky Woman for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, returned an indictment on March 8, charging a Tennessee man with sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. The indictment further charged that the defendant conspired with a Kentucky woman to commit that crime.
East St. Louis Man Accused of Selling Machine Guns, Fentanyl in St. Louis
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from East St. Louis, Illinois was arrested Tuesday after having been indicted on machine gun and drug charges.