News from 2023
New Orleans Woman Charged for Theft of More Than $88,000 in Government Funds
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ALINE JAMES, a/k/a “Aline Foster" (“JAMES"), age 50, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was indicted on March 10, 2023 for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.
Former United States Congressional Candidate Pleads Guilty in Conduit Campaign Contribution Case
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A former primary candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives pleaded guilty today to violating the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) by accepting a conduit campaign contribution.
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of an Infant
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Benjamin Munson, age 32, of Syracuse, pled guilty in United States District Court today to all counts of a thirteen-count Indictment charging him with six counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Commission of a Felony Involving a Minor by a Registered Sex Offender, four counts...
Union County Man Admits Role in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud, and Defraud United States
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Union County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a scheme to receive stolen credit cards and pandemic relief debit cards sent through the mail, commit bank fraud, and defraud the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Ericsson to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $206M Following Breach of 2019 FCPA Deferred Prosecution Agreement
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson), a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has agreed to plead guilty and pay a criminal penalty of more than $206 million after breaching a 2019 Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA).
Todd County Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 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 Todd County, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The sentencing took place on March 13, 2023.
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the implementation of the new United States Attorney’s Offices’ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy. The policy, which is effective immediately, details the circumstances under which a company will be considered to have made a voluntary...
Colorado Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Explosive Devices
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Dakota Ryan Halley, age 28, of Colorado Springs has pleaded guilty to possession of unregistered firearms, specifically explosive devices.
New York Man Sentenced On Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Defendant Opened Door to Capitol, Directed Rioters Inside.
Former Niskayuna Surgeon To Pay $42,000 For Defrauding Medicare
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Steven A. St. Lucia has agreed to pay $42,000 to the United States to resolve allegations that he caused Union Foot Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Union Orthotics and Pedorthics (Union Foot Solutions), to submit false claims for payment to Medicare in violation of the False Claims Act, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman. St. Lucia has pled guilty to state health care fraud charges and is scheduled for sentencing on March 17, 2023.
Man Admits Methamphetamine Sales, Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man arrested at a St. Charles County motel with an assault rifle and a ballistic vest labeled “Police" pleaded guilty to drug and gun charges Thursday.
FBI Releases Supplemental 2021 Hate Crime Statistics
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: FBI Releases Supplemental 2021 Hate Crime Statistics.
St. Louis County Realty Company Employee Admits $487,000 Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - An employee of a St. Louis County realty company on Tuesday admitted embezzling $487,000 from her employer.
ATF National Response Team Joins Investigation of Buffalo Theater District Fire
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives called on ATF’s National Response Team to join the investigation of a fire that claimed the life of a Buffalo firefighter Wednesday at 745 Main Street in the city’s theater district.
Winchester Man Sentenced for Making Straw Purchases of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A Winchester, Virginia man, who lied when he purchased a firearm that was later used by a close relative in a Washington, D.C. homicide, was sentenced recently to 24 months in federal prison.
Berwick Man Sentenced To 48 Months’ Imprisonment For Committing Aggravated Identity Theft While Serving A Term Of Federal Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Justin William Davis, age 39, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 9, 2023, by United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion, to 24 months’ imprisonment for aggravated identity theft, as engaged in as part of a so-called mail “fishing" scheme.
Former Penn Hill Man Charged with Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of Coercion and Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity, Production of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and Distribution of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Indiana Couple Arrested For Actions On Lower West Terrace During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Indiana couple has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Wilmington Gang Member Gets More than Nine Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Tyzheem Nixon, 27, of Wilmington, was sentenced on Friday to 114 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Nixon is a validated member of the Bloods street gang. He pled guilty to the charge on Sept. 15, 2022.
Minneapolis Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm after engaging in a shootout in North Minneapolis, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.