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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Joseph Stanley Harjo, age 40, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to life in federal prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country. Harjo was found guilty of the offense by a federal jury in November 2021.

Two Involved in Violent Robberies of AT&T Stores Sentenced to Prison

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that two participants in a spree of violent robberies of AT&T stores in Connecticut and western Massachusetts were sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport.

Carnegie Man Sentenced to 6½ Years for $3.8 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud

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.

West Columbia Gang Member Pleads to Federal Drug Charge

Darius Antonio Pugh, 36, of West Columbia, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a quantity of cocaine base (commonly known as crack cocaine), and a quantity of cocaine.

Diabetes Blood Test Distributor GlycoMark Agrees to Pay $195,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that GlycoMark, Inc., a joint-venture subsidiary owned by Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., and Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., has agreed to pay $195,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by encouraging its customers to submit claims for the GlycoMark test after the test was no longer approved for reimbursement to Medicare and Medicaid.

Craven County Gang Member Receives 15 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

Eric Best, also known as “Slime,” 24, of New Bern was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Raleigh County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime

Sean Hafesh, 34, of Daniels, Raleigh County, was sentenced today to 12 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

Kentrell Dupri McKenzie, 22, of Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Judgment Entered Against Fourteen Defendants In Case Dismantling Nationwide Racketeering Conspiracy

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, and Friday, March 24, 2023, the federal court entered judgment against fourteen defendants, including cousins and ringleaders Mihran Stepanyan and Artur Stepanyan, who were sentenced for their respective roles in a variety of crimes stemming from a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy involving diversion of prescription drugs, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, and additional crimes, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey; Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp; and Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Darren Lian.

St. Croix Man Sentenced To 12 Months On A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm Conviction

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Moises Figueroa, Jr., age 48, of St. Croix, was sentenced by District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis to 12 months imprisonment on his conviction of a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Judge Lewis also sentenced Figueroa to 2 years of supervised release, a fine of $2,000.00, and a special assessment of $100.

Lake City Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Federal Prison For Firearm And Drug Offenses

Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan today sentenced John Nathan Hemingway (52, Lake City) to nine years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and cocaine base – also known as “crack” cocaine – and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

St. John Man Charged With Possession Of 18 Kilograms Of Cocaine

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Calis Sewer of St. John made his initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller after being charged with possession with intent to distribute 18 kilograms of cocaine.

Essex County Woman Admits Role in $25 Million Securities Fraud Scheme Involving Blockchain Technology Company

An Essex County, New Jersey, woman today admitted her role in fraudulently inducing victims to invest over $25 million in cash and cryptocurrency, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty And Is Sentenced For Hacking Into Online Accounts Of Wegmans Customers

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Maurice Sheftall, 24, of Brooklyn, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to fraud and related activity in connection with computers

Maine Recidivist Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

Defendant previously convicted of same offense twice in state court

Federal Jury Convicts Timothy Carver on Production of Child Pornography

News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - 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).

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

News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - 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. The federal judge also ordered that Davis serve one year of supervised release following her prison term.

Former North Kingstown Man Sentenced for Transferring Obscene Material

News Release: PROVIDENCE - 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.

California Resident Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Iran