News from May 2023


ATF Announces Grand Opening of National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the grand opening of ATF’s National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence located on the Innovation Campus of Wichita State University in Kansas. The National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence will be ...


D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

News Release: WASHINGTON - Rodney Burton 35, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a person convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Acting SAC Michael Weddel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Chief Robert J. Contee III, of the Metropolitan Police Department.


Federal Jury Convicts Adair County Resident Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that Jerry Wayne Asbill, Jr., age 42, of Adair County, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country.


Chairman Jordan Presses Alphabet on Subpoena Compliance

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Alphabet, Google’s and YouTube’s parent company, pressing for the company’s full compliance with the terms of the Committee’s subpoena for documents and communications.


Republicans Release Report on How Senior Intelligence Community Officials and the Biden Campaign Worked to Mislead American Voters

On May 10, Chairmen Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Michael Turner (R-OH) released a joint interim staff report titled, “The Hunter Biden Statement: How Senior Intelligence Community Officials and the Biden Campaign Worked to Mislead American Voters


Massie, Jordan demand ATF director 'clarify' and 'publicly correct' pistol brace rule testimony

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, called on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) director to "clarify" his comments regarding the agency's pistol brace rule.


Nampa Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

Benjamin Morton, 39, of Nampa, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Possession of Contraband by Inmate

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sapulpa, Oklahoma, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Possession of Contraband by Inmate


Taylor Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting an Infant

A Taylor woman was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting an infant and another child and for distributing child pornography, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


Level 1 Sex Offender Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charge

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Zachary Feeterman, 28, of Tonawanda, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo 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 $250,000 fine.


Federal Jury Convicts Adair County Resident Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that Jerry Wayne Asbill, Jr., age 42, of Adair County, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country.


Virginia Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Defendant was arrested after traveling to the District of Columbia with the intent to sexually abuse an underaged child


Lee Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses

A Lee man pleaded guilty today in federal court to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.


Man Sentenced to Additional Prison Time for Violating Supervised Release

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIEL CAY, 35, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for violating the conditions of his supervised release.


Union County Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

A Union County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Bloomington Man Found Guilty After Federal Trial for Downloading and Possessing Videos and Images Depicting Child Sexual Abuse

A federal jury has found James Lee Willis, 40, of Bloomington, Indiana, guilty of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Prior Felon Arrested On New Child Pornography Charges

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Cameron Stroke, 42, of Depew, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, and a maximum of 40 years.


FBI Honors Promises2Kids with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Special Agent in Charge Stacey Moy of the FBI San Diego Field Office is pleased to announce Promises2Kids has received the nationally recognized FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2022.


Honduran citizen latest to admit selling thousands of fraudulent temporary Texas license plates

A 41-year-old woman who illegally resided in Houston has admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Durbin to Republicans: Work with Democrats to Fix Our Broken Immigration System

Announces new proposal to provide immediate assistance to border officials and authorities to help secure the border & efficiently process asylum seekers, as well as provide support to the communities that welcome migrants