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Oklahoma City Woman Convicted of Federal Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Financial Crimes in Eastern District of Texas
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SHERMAN, Texas - An Oklahoma City, OK woman has been convicted of various federal crimes related to an international drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Appraiser in Billion-Dollar Conservation Easement Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: A North Carolina land appraiser pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States as part of a syndicated conservation easement tax shelter scheme - involving inflated charitable contribution deductions based on a fraudulent appraisal value of a conservation easement on land - that claimed more than $1.3 billion in fraudulent tax deductions.
Man Sentenced to Additional Prison Time for Violating Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIEL CAY, 35, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for violating the conditions of his supervised release.
Parmelee Man Sentenced for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Parmelee, South Dakota, man convicted of being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. The sentencing took place on May 2, 2023.
Ellsworth Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Bryan Ross, 26, from Ellsworth, Iowa, was sentenced April 28, 2023, to 25 years in federal prison for Producing and Distributing Child Pornography.
Man Who Applied for Covid-19 Relief Money for Fake Trucking Company Sentenced to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A Leland, North Carolina man, Joseph Alexander Casillas, was sentenced today to six months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. On Feb. 16, 2023, Casillas pleaded guilty to the charge. As part of the judgment, Casillas was also ordered to pay $92,734 in criminal restitution to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
THREE ECUADORIANS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF 800 KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: St. Croix, VI - United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Luis Menocal-Mero, alias “Luis Menoscal", 38, Carlos Anchundia-Mero, 22, and Carlos Baque-Pincay, 21, were charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine while on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Pharr man convicted of kidnapping for ransom in Mexico
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 26-year-old Pharr man has admitted to hostage taking, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Former Modesto Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Sawtantra Chopra, 76, of Modesto, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of illegally prescribing opioids and other medication, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
45 Minneapolis Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Federal Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Two indictments were unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 30 members and associates of two Minneapolis-based street gangs - the Highs and the Bloods - with racketeering (RICO) conspiracy involving alleged murder, attempted murder, robbery, obstruction of justice, and drug trafficking.
Former Fulton High School Coach Arrested on Federal Charges for Receiving, Transporting, and Possessing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Joshua Demars, age 37, of Fulton, New York, was arrested today on a federal complaint charging him with receiving, transporting, and possessing child pornography.
New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A New Bedford man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to receiving and possessing over 1,500 files of child pornography.
Key West Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - Abel Raphael, 65, of Key West, Florida has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, and ordered to pay almost $150,000 in restitution for aiding and assisting the preparation and presentation of false tax returns. Following his guilty plea in October 2022.
Massachusetts Man Indicted for Acting as an Illegal Agent of the People's Republic of China
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Massachusetts man was arrested on May 9 for allegedly acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without providing notification to the U.S. Attorney General.
Recidivist Felon Sentenced for Illegal Reentry into the United States
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Hermelindo Velazquez-Rivera, 45, of Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced on April 18, 2023, by United States District Judge Raner C. Collins to a total of 90 months in prison. Velasquez-Rivera pleaded guilty to Reentry of a Removed Alien and admitted to violating conditions of supervised release.
Dallas Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Non-U.S. Citizens Resulting in Migrant’s Death
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: EL PASO, Texas - A Dallas woman pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso Wednesday to charges in connection to her role as a stash house operator and coordinator of a human smuggling organization operating in far west Texas.
Cheyenne Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of an Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Michael Langley, age 26, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence, which also included three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, on May 2, 2023.
Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida man and self-identified Proud Boy was found guilty in the District of Columbia of all charged felony and misdemeanor counts 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.
Member of FBI Imposter Ring that Intimidated, Defrauded Victims Sentenced to Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - Reinaldo Miralles Gonzalez, 52, of Doral, Florida, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $123,000 in restitution after pleading guilty late last year to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Lead Defendant in Multimillion-Dollar Boiler Room Scam that Targeted Timeshare Owners Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SANTA ANA, California - A former Long Beach resident pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for leading a telemarketing scheme in which boiler room tactics were used to scam dozens of timeshare owners out of more than $3.5 million by giving them false promises of financial relief.