New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Crimes
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NICHOLAS WEBER, age 29, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on December 20, 2022, before U.S. District Judge Susie …
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Former Federal Special Agent Found Guilty of Civil Rights Crimes for Committing Sexual Assaults Against Two Women
RIVERSIDE, California – A former special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was found guilty by a jury today of federal civil rights violations …
Bellingham, Washington, man arrested and charged federally for crimes related to sexual abuse of children
Seattle – A 27-year-old Bellingham, Washington, man appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle today charged with two federal felonies related to his attempts to …
Des Moines Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug, Firearm, and Supervised Release Crimes
DES MOINES, IA – On Monday, December 19, 2022, Michael Joseph Wilson, age 34 of Des Moines, was sentenced to a total of 240 months …
Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – William Lawrence Bryant, 32, of Fayetteville, pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child [censored]ography. According to …
Sextortion Crimes on the Increase: Talk to Your Kids Now
PITTSBURGH – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations – Philadelphia (HSI), the Federal Bureau …
Former Pinch Elementary Counselor Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Todd Christopher Roatsey, 43, of Elkview, a former counselor at Pinch Elementary School in Kanawha County, was sentenced today to 25 years …
District Man Pleads Guilty Mid-Trial to Hate Crimes Charges
WASHINGTON – Norman Wilson, 40, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today, mid-trial, to charges stemming from two assaults in …
Two Idaho Men Sentenced to Prison for Crimes Against Federal Officers
POCATELLO and BOISE – Walter High Eagle, 51, of Fort Hall, and John Roger March, 60, of Boise, were each sentenced this week in U.S. …
Olympia, Washington man indicted for hate crimes for arsons at Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Halls
Seattle – A 50-year-old Olympia, Washington man was indicted late yesterday by a federal grand jury for three arsons that damaged or destroyed Jehovah’s Witness …
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes for Death Threats Targeting Black Lives Matter Supporters
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced that Kenneth Pilon, 61, has pleaded guilty in federal district court to willfully intimidating and attempting to intimidate citizens …
New York Launches ‘Hate And Bias’ Task Force As Antisemitic Crimes Increase
Kate Anderson on December 12, 2022 NEW YORK, NY – At an Orthodox Union event at Manhattan’s Lincoln Square Synagogue on Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Kathy …
Cabell County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Tiffani Meeks, 38, of Barboursville, pleaded guilty today to three counts of wire fraud, after defrauding a Cabell County business while its …
U.S. hate crimes drop in 2021, FBI data finds, but undercount likely
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. hate crime incidents dropped in 2021 from a two-decade high in 2020, according to FBI data released …
Seven newly indicted on federal charges for crimes including drugs and illegal firearms possession
SAVANNAH, GA: Seven defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District …
Fraudster Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison For Multiple Crimes Against Senior Citizens in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Defendant Also Set Fire to One Victim’s Apartment WASHINGTON – Peter R. Dorney, 42, was sentenced today to 96 …
Grand jury indicts former deportation officer with federal crimes related to sexually assaulting immigrant victims
CINCINNATI – Federal agents arrested a former ICE deportation officer Wednesday evening on federal charges claiming he abused his position to coerce sex from victims …
Rapper Who Boasted in Music Video About Committing COVID Fraud Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison on Fraud, Gun and Drug Crimes
LOS ANGELES – A rapper who boasted in a YouTube music video about getting rich quickly by scamming a COVID relief program was sentenced …
Muscatine Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Crimes
Davenport, IA – Susan Jean Stroughmatt, age 33, of Muscatine, was sentenced on December 5, 2022, to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute …
Greenville Felon Convicted of Firearms and Drug Trafficking Crimes
PITTSBURGH – Joshua Peters was convicted of firearm and drug trafficking crimes at the conclusion of a jury trial, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung …
Two Men Wanted on Charges of Aggravated Sex Crimes Nabbed at the Progreso Port of Entry
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations officers at the Progreso International Bridge arrested two men returning from Mexico this weekend …
Milton Man Arrested For Federal Child Sex Crimes Committed In Fiji
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Jason R. Moore, 42, of Milton, Florida, has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for …
In Mexico, lack of resources aggravates impunity in gender crimes – group
By Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Less than half of femicides in Mexico result in convictions, research group Impunidad Cero said on Thursday, pointing …
South Street Jeweler Convicted of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes and Financial Fraud Crimes
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Dimitre Hadjiev, 41, of Upper Darby, PA, was convicted at trial of charges including trafficking …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Hate Crimes Prevention Presentation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced the completion of the first of a series …
Minneapolis Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes
MINNEAPOLIS– A Minneapolis tax preparer has pleaded guilty to federal tax violations, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, Sue Yang, …
NYC Subway Felony Crimes Grew At A Faster Rate Than Actual Ridership
Trevor Schakohl on November 28, 2022 NEW YORK – According to preliminary statistics, major felony crimes have increased more significantly than ridership on the New …
Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Brian Martell Smith, 43, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of …
Federal Jury Convicts Sioux Falls Man of Firearm and Drug Crimes
SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Mark James Olson, age 35, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was found guilty of …
U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announces DOJ grant for Montana’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
HELENA – U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich today announced a grant award of $346,984 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to a …
Indiana Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Fraud Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Stefanie Marie Wells, 37, of of Jasonville, Indiana, was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison, to be followed …
Second U.S. Attorney Workshop to Combat Hate Crimes Focuses on LBGTQ+ Community
PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha on Tuesday held the second in a series of “United Against Hate Workshops” to increase awareness of …
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun, Drug Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Austin Bruce Jeffreys, 28, of Chesapeake, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to crimes arising from a drug-related June 2021 shootout in Huntington. According …
Brookfield Doctor Sentenced to Eighteen Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Crimes
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on October 27, 2022, Dr. Manuel Thomas (age: 49), a former …
Vineland Boys Member Who Helped Run the Gang’s Drug Trafficking Operations Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for RICO, Drug Crimes
LOS ANGELES – A member of the San Fernando Valley-based Vineland Boys who helped run the street gang’s drug trafficking operations has been sentenced …
South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Committed to Combatting Election Crimes
MIAMI – United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Juan Antonio Gonzalez announced today that his Office will be working closely with Justice …
Fayette County Man Charged with Crimes involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
PITTSBURGH – A Fayette County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on charges involving the sexual exploitation of minors, …
Parkersburg Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ashley Kawczynski, 32, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance …
‘Terrorism Crimes’: DOJ Slaps ISIS-Funding Company With Over $700 Million Fine
The Department of Justice (DOJ) fined a global manufacturer $777.78 million Tuesday morning after they pled guilty to one-count of conspiring to provide material …
UN finds Russia responsible for ‘vast majority’ of potential war crimes in Ukraine
ZURICH (Reuters) – A United Nations commission found Russian forces were responsible for the “vast majority” of human rights violations in the early weeks of …
Stevensville man admits drug trafficking, firearm, money laundering crimes after investigators seize thousands of fentanyl pills in traffic stop; find pill-making equipment, materials on property
MISSOULA — A Stevensville man admitted to drug trafficking, firearm and money laundering crimes after law enforcement seized thousands of fentanyl and methamphetamine pills from …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Encourages Reporting of Environmental Crimes
PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon joins its partners at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal regulatory agencies …
Ex-Philadelphia cop arrested for multiple crimes against young girls, victims, witnesses
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office today announced the arrest of a former Philadelphia police officer, Patrick Heron, on multiple charges involving inappropriate …
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama Announces New Public Reporting Procedure for Environmental Justice and Environmental Crimes
Montgomery, Alabama – Today, United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced new ways for individuals within the Middle District of …
Federal Way, Washington man indicted for gun and drug crimes
Seattle – A 31-year-old Federal Way, Washington resident was arrested this morning in Fife, Washington, following his indictment for possessing a controlled substance with intent …
Wayne County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Jotesa Ruth Porter, 33, of Kenova, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in the acquisition of firearms and disposing of firearms …
U.S. seeks reform of war crimes law amid ‘shocking crimes’ by Russia in Ukraine -official
By Doina Chiacu and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday urged Congress to close legal gaps that make it …
Putnam County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Laura Danielle Jackson, 32, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to two counts of mail fraud and one count of aggravated identify theft. …
Federal Jury Convicts Catoosa Man for Committing Sex Crimes Against Three Children
A federal jury convicted a Catoosa man Wednesday for engaging in criminal sexual conduct with three children, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. A fourth victim …
Clarksville Man Convicted Of Attempting To Persuade A Minor To Engage In Unlawful Sexual Activity & Other Crimes
NASHVILLE – A Clarksville, Tennessee, man was convicted yesterday of attempting to persuade a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity; attempting to transfer obscene …