News from May 2023
Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Watkinsville, Georgia, man who was convicted by a federal jury for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material was sentenced to serve more than eleven years in prison for his crime.
Former Washington State Patrol Officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted child sexual abuse
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Took steps to have sexual access to two young children; In fact, was communicating with undercover law enforcement officer
Federal jury convicts former Los Lunas High School coach on child pornography charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against Johnathon Bindues after less than three hours of deliberation
Minnesota Man Indicted for Mosque Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Minnesota man was indicted on one count of arson and one count of damage to religious property, for setting fire to a mosque.
Justice Department Looks Back on First Year of Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy and Office of Environmental Justice
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Advancing Justice Now While Building for the Future
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime for Church Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a hate crime charge in connection with a fire he set to a church in Loveland, Colorado.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks to Announce Agreement in Civil Rights and Environmental Justice Investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Good afternoon. I am Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. I am honored to be here today with Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross for the Middle District of Alabama.
Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services Announce Interim Resolution Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today an interim resolution agreement in their environmental justice investigation into the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Lowndes County Health Department (collectively ADPH) in Lowndes County, Alabama.
Former Alabama Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Woman in His Custody
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former deputy sheriff with the Dallas County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty today in the Southern District of Alabama for sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.
Justice Department Resolves Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Landlord
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $450,000 settlement resolving allegations that Salazar Dos Santos, a Chicopee, Massachusetts, landlord, violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing female tenants for at least 11 years.
Minnesota Man Indicted for Mosque Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Minnesota man was indicted on one count of arson and one count of damage to religious property, for setting fire to a mosque.
Jury Convicts Four Leaders of the Proud Boys of Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
All Defendants Convicted of Multiple Felonies
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers a Statement Following the Jury Verdict in the Proud Boys Trial
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Today, the Justice Department secured the conviction of four leaders of the Proud Boys for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Vermonter Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement and Coercion of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Scarlet Shadows, a/k/a “Dragongurl69,” age 32, of West Rutland, Vermont, pled guilty today to one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Visit to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today hosted Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland.
Nevada City Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Walter Smith, 68, of Nevada City, charging him with attempted coercion and enticement and receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Maple Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Carjacking at Blaine Grocery Store Parking Lot
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Maple Grove man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking at a Blaine grocery store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
JAMAL SMITH, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to 131 months incarceration for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts. Judge Barbier ordered that SMITH be placed on supervised release for three (3) years following his release from imprisonment.
“Pig meat” hauler sentenced for smuggling 71 people in trailer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 48-year-old Splendora resident has been order to federal prison for transporting undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
RGV carjacker sent to prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 35-year-old McAllen resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.