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Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Jordan Valle, age 26, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography.
Charleston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Through Social Media App
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Samer Refaat Selwanes, 48, of Charleston, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Thelonious Wayne Kirby (51, Jacksonville) has been found guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, following a bench trial. Kirby faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Kirby is currently in state custody and appeared in federal court on a writ. He is currently serving a state prison sentence for unrelated charges.
Beaufort Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Leonardo Rubio, 23, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.
Citrus County Man Found Guilty of Possessing a Short-Barrel Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has found David Robinson, Jr. (24, Tampa) guilty of possessing an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. Robinson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2023. Robinson had been indicted on Oct. 11, 2022.
International Firearms Dealer Involved in $2 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Daniel Ira Johnson (35, Orlando), a/k/a “Shotta" a/k/a “Lajon Black," to seven years and six months in federal prison for shipping firearms to the United Kingdom and committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment insurance relief. Johnson had pleaded on Dec. 27, 2022.
Morganza Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Norman Antoine LeBlanc, age 34, of Morganza, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles to production and attempted production of child pornography.
Custer Man Indicted for Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Custer, South Dakota, man for Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.
Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Sky Thomas Roubideaux, age 23, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
West Seneca Man Charged With Production, Receipt And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Corey Beasley, 37, of West Seneca, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.
Former Wyoming County Corrections Officer Indicted On Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging James D. Sutton, 37, of Depew, NY, with distribution and possession of child pornography.
Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun”
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Hamilton man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, including a “ghost gun," after having been convicted of felonies, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Arizona Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Tolleson, Arizona, man was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Francisco B. Burrola, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, announced today that Sean Patrick Fosler was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Five Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Five defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.
High Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A high-level member of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang has been sentenced to 120 months, plus eight years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute wholesale quantities of heroin on the West Side of Chicago.
Franklin County Man Indicted for Federal Child Exploitation Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Mount Vernon man has been indicted on federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Chicago Man Charged With Producing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Chicago man has been charged with child pornography charges for allegedly enticing four minors to produce sexually explicit images.