News from 2023
Justice Department Secures Agreement with IT Staffing and Services Company for Posting Discriminatory Job Advertisements
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with American CyberSystems Inc., a Georgia-based company that provides IT services and staff recruiting nationwide under the name Innova Solutions (formerly ACS Solutions). The settlement resolves the department’s determination ...
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A Pawtucket man, who was previously convicted on federal crack cocaine drug trafficking and firearm charges and incarcerated, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for again trafficking crack cocaine while on federal supervised release, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Maryland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening a Member of Congress
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Justin Kuchta, age 40, of Annapolis, Maryland, to four months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for threatening to murder a United States Member of Congress.
Russian charged with money laundering and illegally transmitting more than $150 million
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Feliks Medvedev has been indicted on one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and 39 counts of money laundering.
Nevada City Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - 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.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Agreement with Cumberland County Addressing Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal at the Cumberland County Jail
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
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Readout of Justice Department Leadership’s Meeting with Civil Rights Groups to Discuss Key Issues
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division met with civil rights organizations yesterday at the Justice Department.
Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Missouri Landlord
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement from a St. Louis, Missouri landlord, who has agreed to pay $110,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when he sexually harassed multiple female tenants.
Plaquemine Woman Sentenced to 44 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Lestreonia Renee Rodrigue, age 28, of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to 44 months in federal prison following her conviction for mail fraud. The Court further sentenced Rodrigue to serve three years of supervised release following her term of imprisonment and ordered her to pay $663,259 in restitution.
Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal Firearms From Second Amendment Outdoors In Derry
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A Haverhill, Massachusetts man pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to steal firearms from a federal firearms licensee, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the Fifth Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying & Hate Gala
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl into Texas
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: PECOS, Texas - A California man pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal court in Pecos to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on April 17, 2023.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 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.
Convicted Child Rapist Sentenced for Naturalization Fraud and Judicially Denaturalized
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Yesterday in federal court, Cruz Miguel Aguina, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle to eight months in prison following a guilty plea to immigration fraud. Moreover, Aguina was judicially denaturalized as a U.S. citizen.
Savage Life Gang Members Sentenced to Racketeering Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - Two Davenport men were sentenced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in relation to a racketeering prosecution. Austin Zachary Ruiz, 28, was sentenced to 202 months in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Olajuwan Hakeem Culbreath, 27, was sentenced to 152 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the same charges.
Aurora Man Found Guilty of Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Odifu Odifu, age 27, of Aurora, was found guilty of carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Federal Indictment Charges 7 With Gun and Narcotics Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
6 Arrested Today on Charges Alleging Sale of 47 Firearms and 11 lbs. of Meth
Browning woman admits sexual abuse of minor boy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
A Browning woman today admitted to sexually abusing a boy on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Child Abuse Prevention Month
By DOJ Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada today issued the following statement from United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson.