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Two men were sentenced in federal court here today for conspiring to attack power grids throughout the United States to promote their white supremacy ideology.

Baton Rouge Man Charged in Federal Court with Numerous Counts of Drug and Gun Charges

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a seven-count indictment charging Hakeem Allen, age 27, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, clonazepam, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Beaufort Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Leonardo Rubio, 23, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.

South Carolina Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Military Sextortion Scheme

Dexter Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role in a scheme to extort and defraud military members that was operated out of the South Carolina Department of Correction (SCDC).

Honduran Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Illegal Possession Ammunition

A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Honduran man illegally residing in Birmingham for illegal possession of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berge

Robert J. Contee III Named Assistant Director of the Office of Partner Engagement

News Release: Robert J. Contee III Named Assistant Director of the Office of Partner Engagement.

Meth and Cocaine Drug Ringleader Sentenced to Prison

News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A U.S. District Court judge sentenced an East St. Louis man to 16 years and six months in prison after he pled guilty to several drug charges for his involvement in a national trafficking ring as the Metro East St. Louis leader.

Coordinated Operation Results in Ten Arrests on Indian Reservations throughout Montana

News Release: BILLINGS, Mt. - Ten people were arrested on allegations of trafficking methamphetamine on the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations and in Yellowstone, Big Horn and Rosebud counties earlier this month.

Former Paramedic Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Stealing Medical-Grade Fentanyl

News Release: DENVER - 41-year-old Christopher Robert Pattinson of Commerce City, was sentenced to three years in prison for tampering with fentanyl intended for patient use according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.

FBI Louisville Presents 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Asia Institute Crane House

News Release: FBI Louisville Presents 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Asia Institute Crane House.

Rutland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Reinaldo Davis, 48, of Rutland, Vermont, was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison after Davis pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine base. United States District Judge Christina Reiss ordered that after Davis’ release from custody, Davis must serve a 3-year term of supervised release.

U.S. Entertainer Convicted of Engaging in Foreign Influence Campaign

News Release: A federal jury convicted a U.S. entertainer and businessman today for orchestrating an unregistered, back-channel campaign beginning in or about 2017 to influence the then-administration of the President of the United States and the Department of Justice to drop the investigation of Jho Low and others...

Ohio Man Sentenced for Stealing More Than 712 Bitcoin Subjected to Forfeiture

News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for stealing over 712 bitcoin that were the proceeds of the darknet bitcoin mixer Helix and subject to forfeiture in a then-pending criminal case.

Alleged Member of La Oficina De Envigado Plead Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel

News Release: BOSTON - A Colombian man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy connected with organized crime in the Republic of Colombia.

Wanted Fugitive Gustavo Ubaldo Soria Returned to Kern County to Face Homicide Charges

News Release: Wanted Fugitive Gustavo Ubaldo Soria Returned to Kern County to Face Homicide Charges.

Pawtucket Man Admits to Being an Armed Heroin Trafficker

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I.- A Pawtucket man admitted to a federal judge on Monday that he was in possession of more than two kilos of fentanyl, a loaded Glock handgun, and nearly $80,000 in cash when Pawtucket Police executed a court-authorized search of his home and arrested him in October 2019, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

D.C. Man Gets Seven Years for Using a Gun in a Crime of Violence

News Release: WASHINGTON - Nicco Young, 26, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for using, carrying, and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Robert J. Contee III, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Fire to a Church

News Release: An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act for setting fire to a house of worship.

Local President of 'We Build the Wall' Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison