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Huntsville Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A federal judge this week sentenced a Madison County man for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.
Justice Department Announces Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel’s Global Operation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department today announced charges unsealed in the Southern District of New York, Northern District of Illinois, and District of Columbia, against several leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational drug trafficking organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico, and its facilitators across the globe.
Connecticut Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Connecticut man was sentenced today in the District of Columbia on felony and misdemeanor offenses for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Florida Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida man was sentenced today for a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Iowa City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
An Iowa City man was sentenced to 204 months in prison for receiving child pornography.
Gary Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Modesto Ricard IV, 32 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Oral Surgeon Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Fentanyl Tampering
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
An Iowa City man was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for tampering with his dental practice’s fentanyl supply by removing the medication from vials for his own personal use.
Three Men Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Accounting Fraud Scheme at U.S. Navy Shipbuilder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at Austal USA LLC, a Mobile-based shipbuilder that constructs vessels for the U.S. Navy, including the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
Texas Man Sentenced for Assault on Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: Defendant Violently Attacked Officer. WASHINGTON - A Texas man was sentenced today in the District of Columbia on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain...
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Massachusetts man was sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Nine-Time Convicted Felon Federally Indicted For Possession Of A Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Brady Williams (27, Ocala) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Eighty Years in Prison on Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
A federal judge this week sentenced a Madison County man on child sexual exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.
Carnegie Man Sentenced to 6½ Years for $3.8 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, plus restitution of $3,885,082 on his conviction for bank fraud and money laundering, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Michigan Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Michigan man was sentenced for assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
East Rochester Man Sentenced for Defrauding Elderly Family Member
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - An East Rochester man was sentenced in federal court for defrauding a 79-year old family member of almost $84,000, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
FBI Director Visits Houston Field Office, Addresses Violent Crime and Makes Top Ten Fugitive Announcement
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: FBI Director Visits Houston Field Office, Addresses Violent Crime and Makes Top Ten Fugitive Announcement.
District Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking and Possession of a Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: Defendant Faces Ten Year Mandatory Minimum Sentence.
Montana Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $134,000 From Her Elderly Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: BISMARCK - United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on April 13, 2023, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Carol Ann Feist, age 57, from Whitehall, Montana, to serve 65 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, and payment of $134,000.00 in restitution after...
Fourteen Individuals Charged in Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On March 10, 2023, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a 62-count indictment charging 14 individuals with money laundering and narcotics offenses.
Fentanyl Trafficking Kingpin Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Overseeing a Sprawling Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A previously convicted drug trafficker was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for leading a drug organization with international ties that trafficked fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine across the country, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.