Kaitlin Armstrong Captured in Costa Rica

Austin, TX – The Austin woman accused of killing world class cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson May 11 has been captured in Costa Rica. The U.S. Marshals Office of International Operations, Homeland Security…

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New Orleans Man Sentenced to 168 Months on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that ANDREW PAYTON, age 48, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter on…

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Two Guatemalan Nationals Plead Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Officer

TUCSON, Ariz. –On June 28, 2022, Esdly Amarilis Gonzalez, 28, of Guatemala, pleaded guilty to one count of assault on a federal officer. Sentencing is scheduled for September 7, 2022, before United…

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Cartel leader heads to prison for over $2M drug seizures

LAREDO, Texas – A leader within Cartel De Jalisco Nueva Generacion has been ordered to federal prison for his role in an elaborate conspiracy of possession with intent to distribute meth, heroin,…

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Methed-Out Driver Tried To Fool Police After Being Caught Hauling Truckload Of Dead Migrants: REPORT

Methed-Out Driver Tried To Fool Police After Being Caught Hauling Truckload Of Dead Migrants: REPORT Jennie Taer on June 29, 2022 The allegedly methed-out driver of an 18-wheeler full of dozens of…

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Six-time convict and multi-gang member heads to prison again

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 40-year-old Victoria man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Michael Salazar…

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53 Fatalities From Tractor Trailer Smuggling Incident – Charges Filed Against Four

SAN ANTONIO – Homero Zamorano Jr., 45, was arrested today on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in alien smuggling resulting in death, in violation of Title 8, United States Code,…

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Service of process on the United States Attorney in civil cases

As a temporary measure due to COVID-19 concerns, service on the United States Attorney in civil cases shall be via email and US mail as follows: A copy of any summons, complaint…

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Fifteen Texas Doctors Agree to Pay over $2.8 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations

SHERMAN, Texas – Fifteen additional Texas doctors have agreed to pay a total of $2,831,280 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark…

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Federal Indictment Charges Thomson Penitentiary Inmate with Murder in Connection with Death of Fellow Inmate

ROCKFORD — An inmate at the United States Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill., was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges of murder, assault, and possession of a weapon in connection with the…

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Fifteen additional Texas doctors have agreed to pay a total of $2.83 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, and…

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Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote

Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote Jennie Taer on June 27, 2022 The New York Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a lawsuit against giving noncitizens the right…

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Smuggling narcotics to three cities lands traffickers in prison

LAREDO, Texas – A 47-year-old Cuban national has been sent to federal prison following his conviction of conspiring to distribute large quantities of marijuana and cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…

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Corrections Officer and Inmate Charged in Bribery Scheme; Same Inmate Charged in Unrelated Covid-Fraud Scheme

Assistant U. S. Attorney Orlando B. Gutierrez (619) 546-6958 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – June 27, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Benito Jamar Hugie, a corrections officer at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, was…

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El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Over $600K Tax Fraud Scheme

EL PASO – An El Paso man pleaded guilty yesterday to multiple counts of an indictment for his involvement in a tax fraud scheme. According to court documents, Elein Rodela Jr., 41,…

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Two Separate Cases Involving Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Crimes Result in Sentences of 60+ Years in Federal Prison for Three Defendants

LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the resolution of two cases involving sex crimes. United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. sentenced the three defendants as follows:…

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National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, To Award Another Round of Grants to Texas Businesses

Founders First CDC to Award Another $100,000 to Minority Businesses Throughout the State to Create and Promote Premium Wage Employment Opportunities in Underserved Communities DALLAS, June 24, 2022 — Founders First CDC,…

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U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Austin Homicide Suspect Sought in Cyclist’s Murder

Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force has located the black Jeep Grand Cherokee that was registered to homicide suspect Kaitlin Marie Armstrong. Investigators with the task force…

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Fugitive Leader of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Thirty Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine into Southern Illinois

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The ringleader of a Houston-based cocaine trafficking operation has been sentenced in the Southern District of Illinois to federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, bringing to a successful…

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NASA Introduces 2022 Class of Flight Directors

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 — Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. NASA has selected seven new additions to the team of flight directors to oversee operations of the International Space Station, commercial…

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Kaitlin Armstrong Captured in Costa Rica

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 168 Months on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Two Guatemalan Nationals Plead Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Officer

Cartel leader heads to prison for over $2M drug seizures

Methed-Out Driver Tried To Fool Police After Being Caught Hauling Truckload Of Dead Migrants: REPORT

Six-time convict and multi-gang member heads to prison again

53 Fatalities From Tractor Trailer Smuggling Incident – Charges Filed Against Four

Service of process on the United States Attorney in civil cases

Fifteen Texas Doctors Agree to Pay over $2.8 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations

Federal Indictment Charges Thomson Penitentiary Inmate with Murder in Connection with Death of Fellow Inmate

Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote

Smuggling narcotics to three cities lands traffickers in prison

Corrections Officer and Inmate Charged in Bribery Scheme; Same Inmate Charged in Unrelated Covid-Fraud Scheme

El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Over $600K Tax Fraud Scheme

Two Separate Cases Involving Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Crimes Result in Sentences of 60+ Years in Federal Prison for Three Defendants

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, To Award Another Round of Grants to Texas Businesses

U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Austin Homicide Suspect Sought in Cyclist’s Murder

Fugitive Leader of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Thirty Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine into Southern Illinois

NASA Introduces 2022 Class of Flight Directors

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