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Gulfport Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Gulfport man pled guilty to producing visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Illegally Possessing Two Machine Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - XAVIER DUHON, age 20, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on April 14, 2023 in a one-count indictment for possession of machine guns, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Former High School and Youth Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Former high school and youth football coach, Moshe Michael Imel, age 53, of Owings, Maryland, pleaded guilty late yesterday in U.S. District Court to two counts of production of child pornography involving two minor victims.
North Branford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH AMADEO, 38, of North Branford, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a child exploitation offense.
Carthage Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Carthage, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for sexually exploiting a child from Michigan whom he met online.
Norfolk Church Youth Group Leader Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Norfolk man was sentenced today to 7 years in prison for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.
Lincoln Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Michael Dale Bouwens, 69, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 18, 2023, in Lincoln by Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for receipt of child pornography.
Utah Truck Driver Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A federal grand jury in Utah returned an indictment charging a Utah man after he allegedly attempted to meet with a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Florida 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 James Dean Hanapel, age 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a 3-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota.
East Hartford Man Admits Role in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that BRYANT BERMUDEZ, 31, of East Hartford, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.
Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murdering an Individual Believed To Be a Rival Gang Member
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III, today sentenced Travis Alewine, a/k/a “Sticks," age 30, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 253 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his membership in the “Hillside" gang, operating in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. Alewine admitted that as part of his gang activities, he participated in a murder.
Alleged Kidnapper Competent To Stand Trial
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan today announced that U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent found Gerald Bennett, 63, of Detroit, competent to stand trial for kidnapping a minor in 2018.
Florida Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
nited States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted James Dean Hanapel, age 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a 3-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota
Naples Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Jeffrey Holcombe (51, Naples) to 25 years in federal prison for producing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.
Webster Man Found Guilty Of Distributing, Receiving, And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Jesse James Bertetto (29, Webster) guilty of four counts of distributing, receiving, and possessing child sexual abuse material
Black Hawk Man Sentenced on Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Black Hawk, South Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. The sentencing took place on April 7, 2023.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms Used in Two Shootings
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit man was sentenced yesterday to 8 years in prison for charges relating to his possession of firearms involved in two shootings in 2021, including one where he indiscriminately fired over thirty rounds at the home occupied by his domestic partner, other adults, and two children, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
South Los Angeles Man Found Guilty of Knowingly Recruiting Teenage Girls for Commercial Sex Work and Trafficking an Adult via Threats
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A South Los Angeles man was found guilty by a jury today of nine felonies for recruiting and enticing teenage girls for whom he acted as a “pimp” and providing them for commercial sex work.
Cabell County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Child Pornography Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Jason Robert Henthorne, 48, of Milton, was sentenced today to nine years and two months in prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release, for possession of prepubescent child pornography. Henthorne must also register as a sex offender.
Wyoming Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Unregistered Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Wyoming man who admitted to possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun after an attempted traffic stop and chase on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation was sentenced today to two and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.