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Martin County Man Convicted of Producing and Receiving Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A Beauty, Ky., man was convicted on Wednesday. by a federal jury sitting in Pikeville. of six counts of child pornography-related offenses.
New Orleans Man Sentenced After Conviction at Trial for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
GEORGE BENNETT, aka “G,” age 40, from the greater New Orleans area, was sentenced on April 13, 2023 by United States District Judge Eldon E. Fallon to one hundred twenty-one (121) months’ imprisonment followed by a term of ten (10) years’ supervised release and a mandatory $300.00 special assessment fee after his conviction at trial for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Sturgis Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Sturgis, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on April 14, 2023.
Zohannon Gang Member Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms in Columbus
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A confirmed member of the Columbus-based Zohannon criminal street gang who is also a convicted felon was sentenced to serve federal prison time this week for illegally possessing two semiautomatic weapons, one was stolen and the other had two loaded magazines attached with a brass catcher—a device designed to capture spent bullets.
Columbia County man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual exploitation material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant was on state felony probation when arrested
Daycare CEO Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million Restitution for Check Kiting Scheme and Unpaid Taxes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The CEO of a Georgia-based daycare business was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in restitution this week for conducting a check kiting and tax scheme.
Sauk Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Unlicensed Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Sauk Rapids man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlicensed manufacturing and selling ghost guns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Film Producer Sentenced To 10 Years For Bank Robbery
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Nacoe Ray Brown (55, Baltimore, Maryland) to 10 years in federal prison for bank robbery and violating the terms of his supervised release.
Two South Florida Residents Indicted for Stealing Millions in COVID-19 Relief Funds
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A federal magistrate judge in Fort Lauderdale has unsealed an indictment today charging Carl Henry Charles, 43, of Miramar, Fla., and Patrick Charles, 41, of Lake Worth, Fla., for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans and advances from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
New York Man Indicted in St. Louis, Accused of Selling Counterfeit Xanax on Dark Web
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A man from New York state has been indicted in federal court in St. Louis and accused of selling counterfeit Xanax on the dark web.John Cruz, 29, of Rochester, was indicted March 1 on one count of conspiracy to misbrand, introduce misbranded drugs and sell counterfeit drugs.
Air National Guardsman Charged In Murder-For-Hire Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A Hermitage, Tennessee, man is facing federal charges after meeting with an undercover FBI agent to culminate a deal to murder an individual for payment, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Red Lake Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession, Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
News Release: DULUTH, Minn. - A Red Lake man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
USAO hosts training at Texas Medical Center on cyberintrusion safety measures
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Executives and leaders of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) have learned about the dangers of cyberattacks by malicious actors like China, Russia and transnational criminals and how to tackle those attacks, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Man Convicted Of Defrauding Elderly Widow Of $1.2 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
After a week-long trial, a federal jury this week, convicted Karl Hampton, 65, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, of twelve felony counts related to a scheme to defraud an elderly widow of over one million dollars, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Justice Department Announces Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel’s Global Operation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
“Chapitos” Charged in Department’s Latest Actions to Disrupt Flow of Illegal Fentanyl and Other Dangerous Drugs
Connecticut Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant Was Among Those Who Joined in Assaults on Officers at Lower West Terrace
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Defendant Used Police Shield to Ram Into Officers
Rochester Resident Arrested, Charged With Production And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Matthew Richardson a/k/a Skylar “Sky” Ravenwood, 35, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and distribution of child pornography.
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Holocaust Survivor Of $2.8 Million In Connection With Romance Scam
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that PEACHES STERGO pled guilty today before United States District Judge Edgardo Ramos in connection with her years-long scheme to defraud an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of his life savings.
Four of Chapo’s Sons Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Violent Crimes as Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Four sons of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the imprisoned former Sinaloa Cartel leader known as El Chapo, were indicted by a federal grand jury for large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crimes in connection with their assumption of cartel leadership following their father’s arrest and extradition to the United States.