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Department of Justice Press Releases
California Man Indicted For Firearms Offenses
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLAS VEGAS, Nev. – A California man made his initial court appearance today for allegedly making false statements in connection with the unlawful purchase of multiple firearms and selling the …
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Two Individuals in Federal Prison as Officers, Agents Target those Responsible for an Overdose Death in Park City
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSALT LAKE CITY – Jimmy Astudillo, age 32, of Salt Lake City, was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for the possession of heroin with intent to distribute, related …
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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Offense
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that CURTIS EMILIEN, age 26, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on November 4, 2021 to possession …
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Jamaican National Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ACDANE CAMPBELL, age 25, a resident of Jamaica, pleaded guilty today to a one-count Indictment for Conspiracy to Commit Mail …
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Purported Surgeon Indicted in Connection with Romance Scam involving Online Dating Websites
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson,” a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams,” a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Chris,” a/k/a “Dr. Chris Williamson,” …
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Justice Department Files Complaint Against Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc., for Reporting Fraudulent Pricing Information for Ingredients Sold to Pharmacies
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – The Justice Department has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc. (PCCA), a Houston-based company that sells active pharmaceutical ingredients …
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Teach Them Diligently Resolves ADA Complaint By Providing Interpreting Services For The Deaf At Its Conventions
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNASHVILLE – In response to a civil rights complaint received by this Office, Teach Them Diligently (TTD), a Christian-based home school resource community of Greenville, South Carolina, addressed the interpreting …
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Gladbrook Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of Firearms
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA felon and convicted domestic abuser who possessed firearms was sentenced November 5, 2021, to 27 months in federal prison. Jason Drew, age 38, of Gladbrook, Iowa, received the sentence …
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Man Who Illegally Possessed a Gun Sent to Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA man who illegally possessed three firearms was sentenced to over three years in federal prison. Jonathon Sotres-De La O, age 20, from Sioux City, Iowa, received the prison term …
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Felon Who Absconded While Awaiting Sentencing on a Gun Offense Sentenced to Over 5 Years’ Imprisonment
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA man who possessed a firearm as a felon was sentenced on November 3, 2021, to more than 5 years in federal prison. Joel Dawdy, age 31, from Sioux City, …
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Philadelphia Felon Sentenced to Eight Years for Illegally Possessing a Gun
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that earlier today Robert Holloway, 23, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and three years of …
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St. Thomas Resident Sentenced for Possessing Marijuana
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSt. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Tashawn T.A. Warner, 24, resident of St. Thomas, V.I., was sentenced to time served in prison for …
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Florida Man Admits Role in $1 Million Kickback Scheme Related to Genetic Testing
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to receive kickbacks and bribes from laboratories in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic …
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Cincinnati Man Sentenced to 250 Months for Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCOVINGTON, Ky.— A Cincinnati man, Clarence Toney, 41, was sentenced to 250 months in federal prison on Friday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, after pleading guilty to …
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District of Columbia Couple Pleads Guilty to Child Cruelty Charges
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – A District of Columbia man and his fiancé have pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges stemming from an assault of a five-year-old …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc. for Reporting Fraudulent Pricing Information for Ingredients Sold to Pharmacies
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressThe Justice Department has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc. (PCCA), a Houston-based company that sells active pharmaceutical ingredients and other …
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Owner of Louisiana Construction and Building Inspection Businesses and His Two Siblings Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – A Louisiana man who owns construction and building inspection businesses, along with his brother and sister who were employed by the construction businesses, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy …
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High-Ranking Members of the Sinaloa Cartel Charged with International Drug Trafficking
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTUCSON, Ariz. – Today, the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced the unsealing of two indictments charging high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel with international drug trafficking. On …
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Caddo Parish Commissioner and Sister Plead Guilty to Federal Charges Just Days Before Trial Set to Begin
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two defendants scheduled to begin trial Monday, November 8, 2021, each entered guilty pleas this evening before …
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Camp Hill Attorney Found Guilty Of Obstructing Justice
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Charles W. Johnston, age 74, of Fairfax County, Virginia, was convicted on November 4, 2021, …
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Two Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Michael Nolan (48, Tampa) and Richard Epstein (29, Aurora, CO) for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud …
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South Carolina Couple Charged with Illegally Trafficking Firearms into New Jersey
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A South Carolina couple made their initial court appearance today on charges of trafficking firearms into New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Fuquan Haafiz …
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St. James Parish Men Indicted for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUAN CAZES, age 46, and CRANDALL WASHINGTON, age 42, both residents of St. James Parish, Louisiana, were charged November 4, 2021, in a two-count indictment by …
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Humboldt Iowa Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for being a Felon in Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Ammunition
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA Humboldt, Iowa man who possessed a gun and ammunition as a felon was sentenced November 4, 2021 to more than 2 years in federal prison. DJ McMillan, age 31, …