Department of Justice Press Releases- Page 19

November 2, 2025

New York man sentenced to 17 months for anti-Jewish hate crimes at city protests

Ex-NASA employees admit to luxury home mortgage fraud scheme

HOUSTON – A Missouri City couple who once worked at NASA admitted Friday to running a years-long mortgage fraud scheme tied to the financing of their luxury home, federal prosecutors said. Noreen…

Armored truck heist in Chicago Loop ends with suspect shot and cash recovered

Cruise line worker sentenced in New Orleans for child exploitation materials

Sunset Mesa Funeral Home Operators Sentenced to Federal Prison For Illegal Body Part Scheme

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced today that the operators of Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado, were sentenced to federal prison for illegally…

Two charged with attacks on four Pierce County power substations

Tacoma – Two Puyallup, Washington, men will appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma today charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities and possession of an unregistered firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nick…

Former Chief Financial Officer Of Two SPACs Pleads Guilty To Fraud Scheme

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that COOPER MORGENTHAU, the former chief financial officer of two special purpose acquisition companies (“SPAC-1” and “SPAC-2”),…

Frank James Pleads Guilty to Mass Shooting on New York City Subway

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Frank James pleaded guilty to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation vehicle—one count for each gunshot victim—and…

Two Northern Kentucky Men Sentenced for Armed Drug Trafficking

COVINGTON, Ky.— A Covington man, Anthony Michaelis, 34, and an Alexandria, Ky., man, Blake Barnes, 23, were sentenced to 258 months and 60 months in federal prison, respectively, on Tuesday, by U.S.…

Former Wayne County Employee Pleads Guilty To Stealing Over $1.7 Million In County Funds

DETROIT – A former Wayne County Roads Division employee pleaded guilty today to conspiring to steal over $1.7 million in county funds, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison and Wayne County Prosecutor…

KC Man Involved in Shoot-out Sentenced for Illegal Firearm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man who was involved in a shoot-out at a local gas station was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm. Tirrell…

Wallingford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Drug Trafficking Offenses

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER LISCIO, 40, of Wallingford, pleaded guilty today in Bridgeport federal court to child sexual exploitation and drug trafficking…

Colorado Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Heroin Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Aurora, Colorado, man was sentenced in federal court today for heroin trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm while traveling through Kansas City, Mo., on a bus bound…

Hagerstown man admits to role in international drug trafficking operation

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Hagerstown, Maryland man has admitted to his role in an expansive drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned several states. According to court documents, Daniel Inoa-Rodriguez, also known as…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects Nearly $3.8 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions

(PROVIDENCE) – U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that the District of Rhode Island collected $3,769,390.83 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2021, an approximately thirty-six percent increase over…

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to a Felony For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Defendant Used a Bike Rack to Intentionally Trip Officer WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania man pled guilty today to the felony charge of assaulting a law enforcement…

Florida Man with Ties to Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced to Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Eight Kilos of Methamphetamine

ALBANY, Ga. – A Haines City, Florida, resident with a lengthy criminal history and connections to a Mexican drug cartel was sentenced to prison for possession with intent to distribute approximately eight…

Podiatrist pays $90,000 to settle false billing allegations

HOUSTON – A 39-year-old Cypress man has agreed to pay to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the placement of electro-acupuncture devices, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Dr. Amr El-Khashab…

Statement from United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha on the Passing of Former United States Attorney Lincoln C. Almond

PROVIDENCE – The men and women of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island mourn the passing of Lincoln Carter Almond, who led this Office with distinction for…

New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years for Possessing Stolen Gun, Violating Supervised Release

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAVON MOORNING, 43, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven…

Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $168 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2022

Tampa, FL ― U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $168,330,189 related to criminal and civil matters in the fiscal year ending September 30,…