West Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rudy Tafoya, 54, of West Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, on…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Stands Ready to Protect Voting Rights on Election Day

Jackson, Miss. – United States Attorney Darren J. LaMarca announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Bert Carraway will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Appointment of District Election Officers

PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight announced today the appointment of two District Election Officers to oversee the handling of complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff,…

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten Announces District Election Officer, Hotline, And Website

LANSING, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Justin Presant will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with…

Upstate New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations Involving Inflated Paycheck Protection Program Loan

ALBANY, NEW YORK – The Rensselaerville Institute (TRI), a not-for-profit corporation located in Albany, New York, has agreed to pay the United States $86,676 in damages and civil penalties to resolve allegations…

New Jersey Company to Pay $400,000 to Settle False Claims Allegations

NEWARK, N.J. – A construction contracting company and the company’s president have agreed to collectively pay $400,000 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by circumventing small business set…

U.S. Attorney Appoints Election Officer for the Western District of Kentucky

United States Attorney Michael A. Bennett announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Raymond D. McGee will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election…

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 41 Months of Imprisonment for $2 Million Fraud

GREENSBORO – The former chief financial officer of a company in High Point, North Carolina, was sentenced today in federal court in Greensboro for wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Sandra J.…

Springfield Man Sentenced for Bank Robbery a Month After Release from Prison for Bank Robbery

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for robbing a bank within a month of being released from federal prison for another bank robbery. Charles Edgar…

Pittsburgh Woman Embezzled from Two Area Employers

PITTSBURGH, Pa – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal fraud laws of embezzling funds, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Tracey Smith, 54,…

Acme Pharmacy Agrees to $350,000 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Allegations

MACON, Ga. – Murray Drug Company, Inc, which did business as Acme Pharmacy in Homerville, Georgia, has agreed to a $350,000 settlement to resolve allegations that the pharmacy violated the Controlled Substances Act…

United States Attorney Cole Finegan Designates District Election Officer for November 2022 General Election

DENVER — United States Attorney Cole Finegan announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Cyrus Y. Chung will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide…

Justice Department, U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI Prepared to Handle Complaints of Voting Rights Concerns, Election Fraud

PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that Assistant United States Attorney Terrence P. Donnelly has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the District…

Man Who Sold Pistol Used in Synagogue Hostage Crisis Sentenced to 95 Months in Prison for Gun Crime

The man who sold Malik Faisal Akram the gun he used to kidnap hostages in a Texas synagogue was sentenced today to nearly eight years in prison for a firearm crime, announced…

Dover Man Sentenced for Killing Bald Eagle

YOUNGSTOWN –A Dover, Ohio, man was sentenced today by U.S. Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Henderson to one year of probation and was ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and $1,500 in restitution…

Salisbury Woman Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting an Infant in Her Care

BOSTON – A Salisbury woman was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of an infant. Desiree Daigle, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F.…

Twin Falls Man Sentenced for Threatening to Kill a Prosecutor

BOISE – Nathanael Michael West, 25, of Twin Falls, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 84 months in federal prison for three counts of mailing threatening communications, U.S. Attorney Joshua D. Hurwit…

United States Attorney Appoints District Election Officers In Nationwide Federal Election Day Program

Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney Erek L. Barron announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSAs) Leo J. Wise and Geonard Butler will lead the efforts of his Office in connection…

Convicted Felon Indicted For Distribution Of Methamphetamine And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Johnathan Anton Williams (38, Ruskin) with distribution of methamphetamine, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon,…

Lakeland Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Eddie Winman Thomas (32, Lakeland) with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. If…

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