Indira Patel

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Massachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in Connecticut

Bridgeport, CT – A Massachusetts man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine while on supervised release from a prior heroin conviction, prosecutors said. Yoanni Suarez, 48, also known as “Cuba,” of Springfield,…

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Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft

St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that included holding two women at gunpoint, federal prosecutors…

West Virginia man sentenced, Virginia woman pleads guilty in multi-county drug conspiracy

Martinsburg, WV – A West Virginia man was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison, while a Virginia woman admitted guilt in connection with a drug trafficking operation spanning several counties,…

Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody

Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…

Canton Man Charged for Running Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion

CLEVELAND, OH – Steven Saris of Canton faces fresh charges today, according to a superseding indictment from a federal grand jury in Cleveland. Previously indicted for owning one illegal gambling business (IGB),…

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Shiprock Man Faces Federal Charges for Assault Against Minor

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Darron Smith, 23, of Shiprock and a member of the Navajo Nation, appeared in federal court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor and assault…

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Ohio Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Wire Fraud in Ponzi Scheme

CLEVELAND, OH – Paul Kimmins Lebo, a 41-year-old Lakewood resident, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for wire fraud related to a Ponzi scheme. U.S. District Judge Charles E. Fleming also…

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Boston-Area Felon Busted After Posting Pics of His Guns on SnapChat

BOSTON, MA – Dane Mitchell, a 32-year-old resident of Boston and Revere, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and drug charges. U.S. District Court Chief…

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Social Security Claims Agent Collected Benefits of Deceased Couple

BROWNSVILLE, TX – Former Social Security Administration (SSA) claims specialist Lee Marvin Nichols pleaded guilty to theft of government property, causing a loss of over $75,000 to the federal government. Nichols admitted…

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Memphis Resident Sentenced to 16 Years for String of Armed Robberies

MEMPHIS, TN – Marshall Marshall, 21, has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for his involvement in a carjacking, an attempted carjacking, and a business robbery. U.S. District Court Judge…

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California Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Iran Sanctions and Tax Evasion

OAKLAND, CA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that Farhad Nafeiy, 70, of Alamo, California, pleaded guilty to violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and to tax evasion. The plea was accepted…

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Washington Man Heading to Prison for Hate Crime Relaated Arson at Seattle LGBTQI+ Nightclub

SEATTLE, WA – Kalvinn Garcia, a 26-year-old resident of Sedro Woolley, Washington, was sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for committing a hate crime involving arson…

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El Paso Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Impersonating Federal Employee

EL PASO, TX – Ana Maria Hernandez, 53, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and impersonating a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) employee. Hernandez deceived undocumented individuals…

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Inkster Mayor Indicted on Bribery Charges for Facilitating Property Sale

DETROIT, MI – Mayor Patrick Wimberly of the City of Inkster faces federal bribery charges for accepting monthly cash payments to ensure the sale of city-owned property, announced United States Attorney Dawn…

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Mexican National Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

SHERMAN, TX – Fernando Alfredo Rodriguez-Reyes, 29, was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison today for drug trafficking and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced. Rodriguez-Reyes pleaded guilty to…

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Former Johnstown Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics Charges

JOHNSTOWN, PA – Perry King, 47, pleaded guilty today to federal narcotics charges, announced United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. King entered his plea before Senior United States District Judge Kim R.…

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Jacksonville Guilty of Tampering with Medication at Surgical Center

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Katherine Jee Rankin, 30, pleaded guilty today to tampering with injectable hydromorphone, facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg.…

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Seven Sentenced in Conspiracy Linked to 2019 Burlington Murder

BURLINGTON, VT – The multi-year legal saga surrounding the murder of Benzel Hampton concluded today, with James Felix being the last of seven defendants to be sentenced. The United States Attorney’s Office…

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Former Key West Hotel Manager Sentenced for Tax and Immigration Conspiracy

MIAMI, FL – Nataliya Vasylivna Kasyanenko, a former housekeeping manager at a large Key West hotel, was sentenced to eight months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States and conspiring…

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Two New York Men Plead Guilty to $6 Million Money Laundering Scheme

NEW YORK, NY – Nerik Ilyayev and Mukhiddin Kadirov pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and money laundering offenses, admitting to schemes that resulted in losses of over $6 million. The pleas were…

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Orlando Businessman Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

WASHINGTON, DC – John Can Unsalan, 41, the president of Metalhouse LLC, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering by conducting transactions worth over $150 million with companies controlled by sanctioned…

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Key Players in AirBit Club Pyramid Scheme Sentenced in New York

NEW YORK, NY – Five individuals involved in an international pyramid scheme focused on cryptocurrency have been sentenced, following the collective forfeiture of assets valued at approximately $100 million. Scott Hughes, an…

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Raleigh Armed Career Criminal Sent to Prison Again for Illegal Firearm Possession

NEW BERN, NC – Donald Melvin, 52, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon. Melvin, who…

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Florida Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking

PENSACOLA, FL – Maurice Pearce Head, 38, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. U.S. Attorney…

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