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Lake County Convicted Felon Indicted For Illegal Firearm Possession And Destruction Of Aircraft
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressOcala, Florida – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Wendell Doyle Goney (51, Mount Dora) with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and destruction of aircraft. …
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Former Buckley, Washington resident convicted of enticement of a minor
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSeattle – A 34-year-old former resident of Buckley, Washington, was convicted late Friday, October 8, 2021, of attempted enticement of a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas W. Brown. Taylor J. …
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DOJ and University of Washington resolve claims researcher falsified grant application
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSeattle – The U.S. Department of Justice and the University of Washington have settled allegations that a professor in the College of Engineering falsified documentation provided to the National Science …
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Federal Jury Convicts Russian Man of Visa Fraud and False Statement Charges
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Maine—A Russian man was convicted Thursday of conspiring to commit visa fraud, making false statements to a federal law enforcement agency and visa fraud following a two-day jury trial, …
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Fresno Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Multiple Children Through Social Media Apps
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Fresno man was sentenced today to 55 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child [censored]ography. Jacob Blanco, 29, of Fresno, …
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U.S. Attorney Announces Arrest Of Iranian Large-Scale Heroin Trafficker
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), announced today the arrest of …
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Nampa Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOISE – A Nampa man pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court records, Allen Eugene McLean, 20, of Nampa, sold another person methamphetamine on two different occasions. On …
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Owner of Debt Collection Company Pleads Guilty to Corruptly Providing Benefits to Public Official
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHICAGO — The former owner of a debt collection company pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for corruptly agreeing to underwrite certain expenses for a special event hosted …
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Founders of Crypto ICO Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion After Raising $24 Million from Investors
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressThe owners of a cryptocurrency company have pleaded guilty to tax evasion, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Bitqyck founders Bruce Bise, 60, …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced To Forty-Four Months In Federal Prison For Communicating Threats of Violence
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Daniel Alan Baker, 34, of Tallahassee, Florida was sentenced to forty-four months in federal prison for two counts of transmitting a communication in interstate commerce containing a …
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Saugus Woman Convicted of Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Saugus woman was convicted today by a federal jury in Boston in connection with a scheme to defraud her elderly uncle of his life’s savings. Jayne Carbone, …
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Christopher R. Kavanaugh Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressROANOKE, Va. – In a ceremony Thursday evening, Christopher Robert Kavanaugh was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. The Honorable Lisa O. Monaco, Deputy …
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Havre man admits trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and illegal possession of firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressGREAT FALLS – A Havre man admitted to drug trafficking and firearms crimes today after law enforcement found methamphetamine, fentanyl, a gun and a large amount of cash in his …
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Bronx Man Who Attempted To Travel To Afghanistan In 2019 To Join Taliban Convicted Of Attempting To Provide Material Support For Terrorism
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that a jury returned a guilty verdict last Friday against DELOWAR MOHAMMED HOSSAIN on both counts …
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Brooklyn Felon Sentenced to 48 Months’ Imprisonment for Possessing Arsenal of Weapons Including “Ghost Guns”
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressEarlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Gary Brown was sentenced by United States District Judge Eric R. Komitee, to 48 months’ imprisonment for being a convicted felon in …
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Michigan Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm Following a Deadly Shootout in Minneapolis
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMINNEAPOLIS – A Michigan man was sentenced today to 84 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon after he and …
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ARAPAHOE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO USING AND CARRYING A FIREARM DURING AND IN RELATION TO A CRIME OF VIOLENCE
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressActing United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that RONALD BLAISE JENKINS, 25, of Arapahoe Wyoming, pleaded guilty to using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of …
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Former Member of Connecticut Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A former member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges. Esther Ortiz, a/k/a “Queen …
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Jessica D. Aber Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressALEXANDRIA, Va. – Jessica D. Aber was officially sworn in today as the 63rd United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia by Chief United States District Judge Mark …
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William J. Ihlenfeld, II sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressU.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – William J. Ihlenfeld, II has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District …
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Shreveport Police Department Chosen as Participant in Partnership with U.S. Department of Justice to Help Reduce Violent Crime in Shreveport
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook has announced that the City of Shreveport Police Department has been chosen to participate in the National Public Safety …
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Miami Man Guilty of Child Exploitation
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – Miami resident Michael Mendoza, 61, pled guilty last week in South Florida federal district court to receiving and possessing child [censored]ography. He faces up to 20 years …
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Sean Merchant, a/k/a “Bronxwood,” Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking Of Minors
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SEAN MERCHANT was sentenced today to 196 months in prison for sex trafficking of three …
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Former CEO of Braskem Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Foreign Bribery and Securities Law Violations
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Jose Carlos Grubisich, a Brazilian national and the former Chief Executive Officer of Braskem S.A. (Braskem), a publicly traded Brazilian …