Florence, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Brandon Paul Wallace, 33, of Florence, was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Dothan Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMontgomery, Alabama – On November 9, 2021, Jimmy Lamar Berry, 36, from Dothan, Alabama, was sentenced to 188 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of …
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Community NewsNew Jersey NewsOcean County News
Toms River extends the deadline for hi-rise developer to build more downtown apartments
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – With no solid plan on the table to build more hi-rise apartment complexes in Downtown Toms River, the township council voted to extend the timetable for …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Wadesboro, N.C. Man Is Sentenced To More Than Eight Years For Federal Fireams Offense
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Acting U.S. Attorney William T. Stetzer announced today that Dallas Devon Leak, 28, of Wadesboro, N.C. was sentenced to 100 months in prison and two years of …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Anesthesia providers and outpatient surgery centers pay more than $28 million to resolve kickback and False Claims Act allegations
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressATLANTA – Three anesthesia providers and several Georgia outpatient surgery centers, as well as their physician-owners and an administrator, agreed to pay more than $28 million to resolve allegations that …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Charlotte Woman Is Sentenced To More Than Nine Years For Assaulting A U.S. Probation Officer
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tamara Devonna McClellan, 32, of Charlotte, was ordered to serve 115 months in prison late yesterday for assaulting a federal Probation Officer, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Methamphetamine Dealer Who Possessed Two Firearms Sentenced to More than Seven Years in Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA man who possessed two firearms and admitted to buying over a pound of methamphetamine was sentenced on November 5, 2021, to more than seven years in federal prison. Todd …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
New Orleans Tax Preparer Sentenced to Serve a Year and a Day in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Failing to Declare More Than $695,000 in Income on Tax Returns
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on November 3, 2021 QUINCY E. IRVIN, age 43 of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced to a year …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Polson meth trafficker sentenced to more than 13 years in prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressGREAT FALLS — A Polson man convicted by a jury of trafficking methamphetamine in the Helena community was sentenced today to 13 years and eight months in prison to be …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Lincoln County Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Crime
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Lincoln County man was sentenced today to 15 years and eight months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of …
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Voting technology company Smartmatic filed defamation complaints Wednesday against Newsmax Media and One America News Network (OANN) owner Herring Networks over the outlets’ coverage of the 2020 presidential election. The …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Doctor Who Distributed Unapproved Cancer Treatment Drug Convicted of More Than Two Dozen Felony Charges
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSANTA ANA, California – A physician has been found guilty of 26 felony charges for fraudulently distributing an unapproved cancer treatment over a six-year period, charging up to $2,000 …
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Food & Dining
Church’s Texas Chicken Continuing Long-standing Commitment In Canada, Plans To Open 40 More Restaurants in 2022
Atlanta, GA – Church’s Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service restaurant chicken chains in the world, continues to grow its presence in one of its strongest markets, Canada. The …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Spending Deceased Mother’s Social Security Benefit Checks for More Than 20 Years
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBaltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Wardell Lester, Jr., age 66 of Baltimore, Maryland today to one year in federal prison, followed by three years of …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Cocaine trafficker returns to prison for 10 more years
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 41-year-old convicted felon will be returning to federal prison for his role in a 17-kilogram cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Marcus Donell Hollowell …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department awards more than $6 million in grants to Montana tribes and state of Montana for victim services
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBILLINGS — Five Montana Indian tribes and two Montana state agencies have been awarded Department of Justice grants totaling $6,631,190 to support services to victims. The funding is from the …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
New York Man Admits Defrauding Investors of More Than $3.5 Million through Securities Offering Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTRENTON, N.J. – A New York man today admitted perpetrating a scheme to defraud more than 70 investors through a long-running securities offering fraud that raised more than $4 million and …
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Business NewsUS and World News
American Airlines Cancels More Flights Citing Weather And Labor Shortage
American Airlines canceled 340 flights on Monday after cutting almost 2,000 flights during the weekend due to staffing shortages and weather delays, multiple sources reported. The airline cut 343 flights …
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US and World News
Here’s How America Reduced Emissions More Than Any Other Major Country Despite Leaving The Paris Accords
The U.S. has reduced emissions more than any other country in the world despite former President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris Climate Accords. “In the last 10 years, …
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Tech and GamingUS and World News
ANALYSIS: Biden’s FCC Picks Could Bring Back A More Regulated Internet
President Joe Biden picked Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn for positions on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in late October, setting a course for a return to more government oversight …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Pasadena Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Kidnap Chinese National Who Later Was Murdered
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLOS ANGELES – A San Gabriel Valley man was sentenced today to 195 months in federal prison for participating in a conspiracy to kidnap a Chinese national who was …
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Featured NewsUS and World News
White House Says The Budget Will Spend More On Climate Than Entire Energy Department
The Democrats’ reconciliation package will likely include more than $500 billion worth of climate provisions, more than the entire Department of Energy budget, the White House said, according to The …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing Ammunition, Obstructing Justice, And Attempted Witness Tampering
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Sergio Antonio Hood (37, Tampa) to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Bloods Gang Member Is Sentenced To More Than 13 Years For Drug Trafficking
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney ordered Robert Allen McClinton, 32, of Charlotte, to serve 135 months in prison and eight years of supervised release on …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 14 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing Firearms And Narcotics
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew has sentenced Leon Grant, Jr. (40, St. Petersburg) to 14 years and 2 months in federal prison for possession with the …