News from 2023
Seattle-area man arrested six times for armed drug dealing sentenced to ten years in prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Seattle - A Seattle-area man who was arrested for drug trafficking by multiple law enforcement agencies six times over a two-year period was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Steven Eric Strauss, 56, was charged federally...
Durbin Calls on Senate Colleagues to Support Efforts to Protect Children’s Safety Online
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 17, 2023
Over the last two weeks, Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced out of Committee a package of four bipartisan bills that would require social media companies to adhere to new online safety standards for children – or pay a price
Springdale Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: FAYETTEVILLE - A Springdale man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.
Durbin Meets with Improve the Dream to Discuss Impact of Green Card Backlog on Documented Dreamers
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 17, 2023
Despite growing up in the U.S., many Documented Dreamers face risk of deportation at age 21 if their parent does not receive the green card they are eligible for
Russian National Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department today unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national and resident with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims throughout the United States, including law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey, as well as victims in healthcare and other sectors nationwide.
Durbin Statement on Ethics Investigations of U.S. Attorney Rollins
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 released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General’s (IG) final report and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel’s (OSC) final report on the ethics investigations into U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins
Red Water Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison for Assault on a Federal Officer
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Red Water man was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for assault on a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.
Cheyenne Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Devon Jonathan Souza, a/k/a/ Devon Jonathan Swan, age 29, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was convicted on May 10, 2023, by a federal jury for being a felon and a drug user in unlawful possession of a firearm. The trial was held before U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson.
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.