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New Jersey Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to January 6 U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A New Jersey man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on five offenses, including a felony, committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. 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 2020 presidential election.
Repeat Child Predator Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Michael Otis-Currie, 27, of Adelanto, California, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 121 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for accessing and viewing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs, of the Washington Field Office’s Criminal and Cyber Division, and Acting Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Five Men Charged With Using New York Diamond District Companies As Front To Illegally Move More Than $600 Million
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, NJ. - Five men who work in New York City’s Diamond District were arrested today and charged with illegally processing more than $600 million through unlicensed money transmitting businesses, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Dozens arrested as part of Houston Violent Crime Initiative
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: HOUSTON - The charges against 39 individuals are the newest brought in the Department of Justice Criminal Division’s Houston Violent Crime Initiative, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas and local, state and federal law enforcement.
Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for East Texas Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: TYLER, Texas - A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs through the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
San Antonio Drug Dealer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio today to 360 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in the death of 20-year-old Isabella Render.
Former White House Advisor Convicted of Contempt of Congress
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Former White House advisor Peter K. Navarro, 72, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty today by a U.S. District Court jury of two counts of contempt of Congress stemming from his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the United States House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Indictment Charges D.C. Man with Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Michael Humphrey, 41, of Washington, D.C., a registered sex offender, was indicted today in U.S. District Court on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, first degree child sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances, and transportation and possession of child pornography, announced...
Ohio Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Defendant Shoved and Pressed Police at Northwest Stairs.
California Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A California man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on two felony charges related to 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.
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Kentucky man pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement 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.
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Two Illinois men were sentenced to prison on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, after they both pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their 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.
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Wisconsin man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to 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.
Florida Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida man was sentenced in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, on two felony charges, including assaulting a federal officer, related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 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.
Leader of Murderous St. Louis Drug Organization Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Thursday sentenced one of the leaders of a murderous St. Louis drug trafficking organization to 20 years in prison.
19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A federal grand jury in Charlottesville, Virginia has indicted 17 individuals as part of a large-scale drug conspiracy that distributed more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in and around the Charlottesville region.
FBI Identifies Lazarus Group Cyber Actors as Responsible for Theft of $41 Million from Stake.com
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: FBI Identifies Lazarus Group Cyber Actors as Responsible for Theft of $41 Million from Stake.com.
Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanors Committed During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on five offenses, including a felony, committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 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.
DEA Behind Recent Indictments in Kansas
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WICHITA, Kan. - A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging John Ray Gaffney, 45, of Wichita on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Wichita Police Department are investigating the case.
Drug Ring Leader Sentenced to 21+ years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A U.S. District judge sentenced a California man to 21 year and 10 months in prison after he admitted to leading a drug conspiracy ring targeting communities in southern Illinois.