News from May 2023
St. Louis Man Sentenced to 28+ Years in Prison for Carjacking, Crime Spree
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS -U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Tuesday sentenced a St. Louis, Missouri man to 28 years and three months in prison for a “rampage" that involved carjackings, burglaries and a home invasion in May of 2021.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SHAMAR HOLMES, age 23, a resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on May 11, 2023 before United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier to a one-count indictment alleging that he illegally possessed a firearm having previously been convicted of a felony, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Chinese Real Estate Developer’s L.A. Company Fined $4 Million for Providing Over $1 Million in Benefits to Corrupt City Councilman
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A downtown Los Angeles-based company was sentenced today to five years of probation and was fined $4 million - the maximum penalty under the law - for the actions of its billionaire Chinese real estate developer owner and others who provided more than $1 million in benefits - including luxury trips and a sham loan - to bribe then-Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar to obtain city approval to build a 77-story skyscraper.
Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, today announced that DAVID QUINTANA, 35, of East Hartford, and EDGAR QUINTANA, 33, of Hartford, have been charged by indictment with fentanyl distribution offenses. The indictment also charges David Quintana with possession of a firearms by a felon.
Durbin Questions Circuit Court Nominees at Latest Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 17, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on May 17 questioned Ana de Alba, nominated to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, and Irma Carrillo Ramirez, nominated to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, at the latest Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing.
Former Head of Non-Governmental Organization Sentenced for Bribing Officials of Republic of Marshall Islands
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The former president of a New York-based non-governmental entity (NGO) was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison for paying bribes to elected officials of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) in exchange for passing certain legislation.
Former Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Laundering Money Embezzled from Kuwaiti Embassy
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to a money laundering conspiracy involving funds embezzled from the Embassy of Kuwait’s health office in Washington, D.C.
Mission Man Sentenced for Larceny
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Larceny. The sentencing took place on May 8, 2023.
Durbin Honored with First Focus Award for Career Dedicated to Improving Lives of Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 17, 2023
Author of the Dream Act, Durbin was presented with the award for his efforts advocating for immigrant families
District of Vermont’s U.S. Attorney’s Office Recognizes National Police Week
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Burlington, Vermont - In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, county, and local law enforcement officers in Vermont. This year, the week is commemorated from Tuesday, May 9 through Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Man Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Memphis, TN - Jon Glover, 57, of Millington, was sentenced to federal prison for distribution of.
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Albert A. Childress, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation, announced today that Arturo Archuleta pleaded guilty to five counts of tax evasion. Archuleta, 50, of Albuquerque, will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
Taylor Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting an Infant
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - 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.
La Crosse Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Anthony James, 39, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 29 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. James pleaded guilty to this charge on Feb. 10, 2023.
Jefferson City Tax Preparer Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Jefferson City, Mo., tax preparer was sentenced in federal court today for filing false tax returns for himself and others.
Phoenix Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery Spree that Ended in High-Speed Chase in Which He Opened Fire on Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: RIVERSIDE, California - An Arizona man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for committing armed robberies of nine stores in Southern California and Arizona during a crime spree last summer that ended in a high-speed chase in which he fired upon federal agents and, after police rammed his car, he accidentally shot himself under his chin.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins National Prevention Week Celebrations Across the Country, May 7-13
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Salt Lake City, Utah - Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah joins communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week 2023. The goal of this annual recognition is to increase public awareness and action around mental and substance misuse disorders.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Using Stolen Identities to Fraudulently Purchase Vehicles
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A New Hampshire man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to use the stolen identities of United States citizens from Puerto Rico to fraudulently purchase vehicles and apply for and utilize credit cards.
U.S. District Court Holds Inaugural Alternative Treatment Court Graduation Ceremony
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia held a ceremony today for two inaugural graduates of the Alternative Treatment Court (ATC) program. The two graduates received congratulations and words of encouragement from Chief United States District Judge...