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Steven J. Jensen Named Special Agent in Charge of the Columbia Field Office

Director Christopher Wray has named Steven J. Jensen as the special agent in charge of the Columbia Field Office in South Carolina. Mr. Jensen most recently served as the deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Training Division in Quantico, Virginia.


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Pine Ridge Man Indicted for Pornography and Sexual Abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man for Enticement of a Minor, Possession of Child Pornography, and Sexual Abuse of a Minor.


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Former North Kingstown Man Sentenced for Transferring Obscene Material

A former North Kingstown man who transferred sexually explicit material to another person online, after the other person represented that he was a 10-year-old child, has been sentenced to five years of federal probation, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


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California Resident Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Conspiring To Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NILOUFAR BAHADORIFAR, a/k/a “Nellie Bahadorifar,” was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) by providing services, including financial services, to Iran and the Government of Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, and for structuring.


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Opp, Alabama Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Funds from Church

On April 6, 2023, Carmen Ramer Davis, 59, from Opp, Alabama, received a sentence of 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart.


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California Resident Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Conspiring To Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NILOUFAR BAHADORIFAR, a/k/a “Nellie Bahadorifar,” was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) by providing services, including financial services, to Iran and the Government of Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, and for structuring.


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Owner of Brighton-Based Physical Therapy Clinic Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme

A Boston woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to her role in a scheme to defraud an insurance provider for physical therapy services that were not provided to patients.


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Federal Jury Convicts Timothy Carver On Production Of Child Pornography

On April 7, 2023, following a four-day trial in the United States District Court, Greeneville, Tenn., a jury convicted Timothy Carver, 53, of Jonesborough, Tenn., of knowingly producing child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a), knowingly distributing child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(A), and knowingly possessing child pornography involving a child less than 12 years of age, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B).


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Man Guilty of Federal Charge Related to April 2022 Shooting Death

On April 5, 2023, a federal jury convicted a Des Moines man of possessing ammunition in connection with the April 2022 shooting death of a man.


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Illinois Man Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Defendant Accused of Civil Disorder, Assaulting Officers and Throwing Objects at Police


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Massachusetts Man Charged with Felony for Actions Related to the U.S. Capitol Breach

A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment charging a Massachusetts man with obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


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Darknet Vendor Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl-Laced Pills

A Scottsdale, Arizona, man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for distributing fentanyl on the darknet.


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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

A Boston man pleaded guilty today to his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.



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Waterville Man Faces Up to 15 Years for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists

A Waterville man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.


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DeKalb Man Sentenced for Robbery of Jimmy John’s and Heartland Bank

A DeKalb man was sentenced on Thursday for the robbery of a Jimmy John’s in DeKalb and Heartland Bank and Trust in Sycamore.


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Oviedo Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Receipt Of Child Sex Abuse Material

U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Trevor Lang (29, Oviedo) to 30 years in federal prison for receipt of child sex abuse material.


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Leader of multi-state drug trafficking group sentenced to 9 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl, meth, and heroin

A 39-year-old Woodinville, Washington, resident was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 108 months in prison, for his role as the leader of a conspiracy to distribute narcotics including fentanyl, meth, and heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown


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Tampa Man Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Possession Of Guns, Grenades, And Classified Information

U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Jeremy Brown (48, Tampa) to seven years and three months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of unregistered short-barrel firearms, possession of unregistered explosive grenades, improper storage of explosive grenades, and retention of classified information.


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Beckley Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

Kamaria J. Mitchell, 33, of Beckley, was sentenced today to four years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.