South Florida Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Exploiting Poor Children in the Philippines

Miami, Florida – A 28-year-old Pahokee, Florida man was sentenced yesterday in West Palm Beach federal court to 25 years in prison for enticing poor children in the Philippines to send him…

Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…

Former Members of Tribal Leadership Sentenced for Multimillion Dollar Embezzlement Scheme

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three former leaders of the Paskenta Tribe of Nomlaki Indians were sentenced today for a conspiracy to embezzle or steal from a tribal organization, as well as tax fraud…

Florida House Passes Bill To Limit LGBTQ Discussions In Schools

Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade Thursday. The legislation also restricts any age-inappropriate discussions of sexuality and…

Syracuse Entrepreneur Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Dean Whittles, 61, formerly of Syracuse, New York, waived indictment and pled guilty yesterday in federal court in Utica to one felony count of willful failure to pay…

Crystal Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that ALEJANDRO CASTILLO, 42, a citizen of Belize last residing in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced yesterday by U.S.…

State Prison Inmates Plead Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Two New York State prison inmates pled guilty today to conspiring with others to defraud pandemic-related unemployment insurance programs administered by the New York State Department of Labor…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Several Counts of Immigration Document Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for committing immigration documents fraud and aggravated identity theft in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Luc Fikiri Matthews, 47,…

Salisbury Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Large-Scale Heroin Distribution Operation on the Dark Web

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Jason Lawrence Green, age 40, of Salisbury, Maryland, today to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,…

Rochester Man Going To Prison For His Role In Burning Of RPD Car Duing May 2020 Violent Protests In Rochester

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Miguel Ramos, 21, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of rioting for his role in violent…

Belton man charged for causing an accident while fleeing from a police helicopter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Belton man has been charged for causing an accident while fleeing from a police helicopter. The Department of Justice today said the man, who caused an accident…

Hamilton Township father gets 10 year prison sentence for death of infant son

MAYS LANDING, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office today announced a Hamilton Township man will be going to prison for 10 years for his role in the death of his 4-month-old…

McKees Rocks Felon Sentenced for Possessing a Handgun

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 12 months and one day of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release and 180…

Eight Charged after FBI New Haven Task Force Investigation; 19 Kilos of Cocaine,$780K Seized

U.S. Attorney Leonard C Boyle, Special Agent in Charge David Sundberg of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and New Haven Police Acting Chief Renee Dominguez today announced…

Governor Phil Murphy has declared the end of COVID-19 briefings, but his emergency powers remain

From the desk of Christopher DePhillips TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips slammed Gov. Phil Murphy for keeping the public health emergency in light of his announcement that he is ending the Covid-19…

Racetrax Novice From Essex Nearly Cancels Bet before Winning $15K

ESSEX, MARYLAND – Playing Racetrax was a new endeavor for a loyal Keno player, so she relied on a friend to show her the ropes of the game. Beginner’s luck helped the Essex woman win a…

First Defendant in $25 Million, Prison-Based Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. — Daryol Richmond, 31, a Kern Valley State Prison inmate pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft charges for his role in a $25 million unemployment insurance fraud…

Former Lake Oswego Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

PORTLAND, Ore.—After fleeing federal prosecution and being re-arrested, a former Lake Oswego, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Tampa Woman Charged With Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Related To COVID Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Rolanda Wingfield (39, Tampa) with two counts of access device fraud, one count of possession of 15…

US Home Prices Surged To Record High In 2021

U.S. home prices soared to a record high in 2021 as low mortgage rates fueled buyers to rush into a market with ultra-low inventory, according to a home price index. Home prices…

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