SHREVEPORT, 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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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, …
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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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Pair Plead Guilty to Distributing Eutylone in Winchester
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHARRISONBURG, Va. – A pair of Winchester, Virginia men, pleaded guilty this week to possessing and distributing Eutylone, a Schedule I controlled substance primarily used for its psychoactive, stimulant effects. …
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Jury convicts Chinese official of espionage crimes, attempting to steal trade secrets from Cincinnati company
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCINCINNATI – The first Chinese intelligence agent ever to be extradited to the United States to stand trial was convicted today by a federal jury in Cincinnati. Yanjun Xu …
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Violent Career Offender Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMACON, Ga. – A career offender with a violent criminal history was sentenced to serve more than 12 years in federal prison resulting from his arrest for distributing illegal narcotics while …
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Harrison County men sentenced for roles in bank robbery
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Two Harrison County men were sentenced today for their roles in the robbery of Summit Community Bank in November 2020, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, …
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St. Thomas Man Arrested at the Cyril E. King Airport with Nine Vacuum Sealed Packages of Marijuana Sentenced in Federal Court
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressST. THOMAS – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced on today that Kharim Moore of St. Thomas was sentenced today to three years’ probation, fined $1,000, and ordered to …
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Wallingford Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Downloading Child Sex Abuse Images from the Internet
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLeonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ERIC RUNDSTROM, 47, of Wallingford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in …
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Florida Attorney Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud In Connection With Fraudulent Opinion Letter Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that THOMAS CRAFT, a licensed attorney, pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to securities fraud. …
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St. Croix Woman Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Marijuana from Florida Through the Cyril E. King Airport
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSt. Thomas, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Raquel Rivera, from St. Croix, was sentenced for the federal crime of possession with intent to distribute 6 kilograms …
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Brockton Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Veterans Affairs Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Brockton woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to stealing veteran affairs benefits. Robin Calef, 63, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of public …
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Luzerne County Man Charged With Straw Purchase Of A Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on November 2, 2021, Dashea Simmons, age 25, of Pittston, Pennsylvania, was charged by a …
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Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison For Distributing Fentanyl Disguised as Oxycodone
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Victor Manuel Ortega-Ochoa, age 47, was sentenced to 41 months in a federal prison followed by two years …
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St. Thomas Man Who Forged Checks in His Father’s Name Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for $303,000 Bank Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSt. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced today that Lenroy Ravalier, Jr. was sentenced by the Honorable Robert A. …
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Connecticut Man Sentenced for Stolen Firearms Offenses and Making False Statements
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Connecticut man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield in connection with stealing 17 firearms from a West Springfield gun shop and making false statements to …
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Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 78 Months for Federal Gun Possession Offense
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLeonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHAZ DEAR, also known as “Spazz,” 24, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge …
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North Carolina Man Convicted of Multi-State Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A federal jury convicted an Edenton, North Carolina man yesterday on charges of conspiring with others to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, possessing cocaine …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of Firearms, Including Stolen AR-15
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLAS VEGAS, Nev. – A Las Vegas man with multiple prior felony convictions was sentenced today to four years and seven months in prison for unlawful possession of firearms, including …
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Bonifay Doctor Pleads Guilty To Federal Income Tax Crimes
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Ahmad T. Ismail, 70, of Bonifay, Florida, pled guilty on Wednesday to the subscription and transmission of multiple fraudulent federal income tax returns, announced Jason R. Coody, …
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Mableton pharmacist found guilty of illegally dispensing and distributing controlled substances
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressATLANTA – Thomas Ukoshovbera A. Gbenedio has been convicted by a federal jury of illegally dispensing and distributing controlled substances from his pharmacy. “As a pharmacist, Gbenedio was trusted to …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Supplying Heroin To Open-Air Market on Chicago’s West Side
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHICAGO — The leader of a drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for supplying heroin to an illegal open-air market on the West Side …