CHICAGO — Two executives of a Chicago-area non-profit organization have been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating more than $1.8 million in funds intended to support the charity’s …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Woman Sentenced for Taking Part in a Robbery that Resulted in the Victim being Stabbed
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA 24-year-old Sand Springs woman who aided her boyfriend in a 2018 robbery was sentenced Tuesday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “Tori Lasley knowingly took part in …
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La Crosse Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking & Gun Possession
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nickolas S. Fitzpatrick, 50, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. …
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Jury Convicts Man of Possession With Intent to Distribute Meth
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA man who possessed, with the intent to distribute, methamphetamine was convicted by a jury on February 25, 2022, after a 4-day trial in federal court in Sioux City. Carmelo …
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Brockton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Veterans Affairs Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Brockton woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for stealing veteran affairs benefits. Robin Calef, 62, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas …
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Mexican National Sentenced for Transporting Unaccompanied Minor from Mexico
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDEL RIO – A Mexican national was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for illegally transporting an unaccompanied child from Mexico. According to evidence presented at trial, on July …
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Illinois Man Sentenced for Robbery of Retail Store in Lake Delton
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cortez Thurmond, 29, Gurnee, Illinois, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge …
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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man pleaded guilty today to the distribution of cocaine base, also known as “crack.” According to court documents, Deandre Antonio Ziegler, 31, who is also …
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KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearms
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, man who has been involved in several shootings was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing firearms. Zecheriah D. Stewart, 24, …
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Springfield Man Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today after law enforcement officers seized more than two kilograms of methamphetamine from his residence. Walter M. Terrell, …
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Former Family Practitioner Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Dispensing Drugs and Health Care Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPITTSBURGH, PA – A former physician who operated private family practices in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, and Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 18 months’ incarceration, followed by …
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St. Louis man pleads guilty to distribution of a controlled substance related to overdose death investigation
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressST. LOUIS – United States District Court Judge John A. Ross accepted a plea of guilty from Markquis Bryant on today’s date for the crime of distribution of a controlled …
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Three Former Correctional Officers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Violating Civil Rights Of An Inmate During An Assault
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressJacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced three former Hamilton Correctional Institution Annex officers for violating the civil rights of an inmate. Coty Michael Wiltgen (32, …
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Opelika Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMontgomery, Alabama – Today, U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that Hyram Franklin Patton, a 38-year-old man from Opelika, Alabama, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for being …
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Previously Deported Alien Sentenced To Time-Served For Illegal Re-Entry
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on February 28, 2022, Jose Angel Robles-Alvarez, age 38, was sentenced to time served of …
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Three Defendants Sentenced For Illegal Bitcoin Business
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Christopher Allan Boden, a/k/a “Captain,” 46, of Grand Rapids, Daniel Reynold DeJager, a/k/a “Daniel …
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to undergo ADA compliance review
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHOUSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office will conduct a compliance review of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) to evaluate accessibility for disabled individuals planning to attend the event, …
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Two Florida Men Charged With $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme To Traffic In Prescriptions For Medical Equipment
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
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United Kingdom Citizens Indicted in Brooklyn Federal Court for Multi-Million Dollar Loan Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressAn indictment was filed yesterday in federal court in Brooklyn charging Stephen Burton and James Wellesley, both citizens of the United Kingdom, with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and money …
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Carlisle Woman Sentenced For Illegal Monetary Transactions Involving Covid-19 Relief Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHARRISBURG- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on February 28, 2022, Christina McConnell, age 43, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by United States …
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Man Indicted for Frac Sand Ponzi Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMIDLAND – Last week a federal grand jury in Midland returned an indictment charging a Keller, Texas man with operating a Ponzi scheme. According to court documents, Marco Perez, Jr., …
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Prison sentence wraps up prosecution of middle Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSAVANNAH, GA: With a sentence handed down in U.S. District Court, the final defendant in a drug trafficking conspiracy joins more than two dozen people sent to prison for distributing …
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South Texas woman admits to trafficking over $2 million in meth
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 24-year-old Alamo woman has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute more than 70 kilograms of highly pure meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer …
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Mexican National Indicted for Illegal Reentry following Angelina County Intoxication Manslaughter Conviction
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBEAUMONT, Texas – A 41-year-old Mexican citizen has been indicted for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Vicente Gonzalez-Rico was …
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Michigan Man Sentenced for Coercion and Enticement of a Child in East Texas
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTYLER, Texas – A 22-year-old Harrison, Michigan man has been sentenced for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Daniel …