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Mexican National Sentenced to 144 Months for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Richland, Washington - On March 28, 2023, Senior United States District Judge Edward F. Shea sentenced Rafael Muniz-De La Mora, 49, to 12 years in in federal prison after his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of pure methamphetamine. Muniz-De La Mora, who is from Sinaloa, Mexico, also will serve 5 years of federal supervision after he is released from federal custody.
Diabetes Blood Test Distributor GlycoMark Agrees to Pay $195,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA-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.
Man Convicted For Two Armed Robberies Is Sentenced To 10 Years
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today, U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney sentenced Travon Roary, 37, of Charlotte, to 120 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing two armed robberies, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To More Than Two Years Additional Prison Term For Escape From Halfway House
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis today sentenced Keenan Hunter (32, Jacksonville) to two years and three months in federal prison for his escape from custody from a halfway house in Jacksonville. Hunter had pleaded guilty on Dec. 29, 2022.
Philadelphia Man Convicted of Obtaining United States Citizenship by Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Sumo Dukulah, 49, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was convicted today at trial of procurement of citizenship by a false statement and unlawfully arising from his failure to honestly answer questions during the naturalization process about his prior criminal activity, including his rape of a child under the age of thirteen.
Property Manager Defrauds Program for Elderly & Low Income
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A Kansas man admits to defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program of approximately $1 million intended to help elderly and low income residents with rental housing expenses. Perry Johnson, 55, of Ozawkie pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement on loan or credit applications.
St. Elmo Man Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Rifle at Federal Agents
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A federal grand jury returned a 15-count indictment charging a St. Elmo man on several assault and firearms charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal law enforcement agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County.
Bremerton, Washington man indicted for three-month ‘swatting’ campaign that threatened victims across the USA and in Canada
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Seattle - A 20-year-old Bremerton, Washington, man was arrested early today on an indictment charging him with ten federal felonies related to his illegal harassing activity - also known as “swatting." Ashton Connor Garcia will make his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma.
Kaplan Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS -GRANT C. MENARD, age 36 and a resident of Kaplan, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering before U.S. District Court Judge Jane Triche-Milazzo, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans of the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Wilson Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud Scheme in North Carolina
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Nekita Donyae Hooks, 44, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Act (“PPP") COVID-19 loan. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Rapid City Man Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet.
Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Agrees to Provide Sign Language Interpreters in Settlement of Claim that it Violated the Americans with Disabilities Act
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced today that an agreement has been reached with Orthopaedics, Spine, and Sports Medicine, LLC, d/b/a Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (Total Orthopedics), under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, to resolve...
Salisbury Man Charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Scott Clark, 40, of Salisbury, Vermont, was arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle after Clark’s indictment for possession of a stolen firearm. Clark was ordered detained pending trial.
Two Additional Defendants Charged with Civil Rights Conspiracy Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida returned a superseding indictment charging two additional Florida residents with federal crimes arising out of a series of targeted attacks on pregnancy resource facilities in the state. Caleb Freestone, 27, and Amber Smith-Stewart, 23, were previously charged with the same offenses in March.
Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The sentencing took place on March 29, 2023.
Opelousas Man Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: OPELOUSAS, LA - Elijah Jones, 31 has been sentenced by United States District Court Judge David Joseph to 51 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, as a result of a conviction for violation of one (1) count of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(l) punishable by 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(b)(l)(C) - Distribution of Fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.
Binghamton Man Sentenced for Drug Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Adam Baldwin, age 42, of Binghamton, New York, was sentenced today to 30 months’ imprisonment for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Judgment Entered Against Fourteen Defendants In Case Dismantling Nationwide Racketeering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - 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...
Former Health Care Worker Sentenced for Fentanyl Thefts
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A former nurse was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison for stealing fentanyl from two hospitals where she worked.
Las Vegas Felon Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Possession Of Short-Barrel Rifle With Obliterated Serial Number
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A prior convicted felon and Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Kent J. Dawson to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a short-barrel AR-15 pattern rifle with an obliterated serial number.