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Meriwether County man sentenced for armed drug trafficking
A West Georgia man, already serving a life sentence in state prison, has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking offenses.
Man pleads guilty to illegal marijuana cultivation causing environmental damage
Jacinto Correa Cruz, a 56-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to illegal marijuana cultivation and damage to federal lands.
Felix-Aracena sentenced to 10 years for NYC carjacking spree
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Robert Felix-Aracena was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Aryan Brotherhood members sentenced for racketeering-related murders
Ronald Yandell and William Sylvester, both members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, have been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison. U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller handed down the sentences for murder in aid of...
Former healthcare executive sentenced for mail fraud involving CPAP machine purchases
Kevin Harrington, a former healthcare executive from Oneonta, New York, has been sentenced to three years of federal probation.
Arizona man indicted for antisemitic death threats across state lines
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, alongside Nelson I. Delgado, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Newark Field Office, announced a three-count indictment against Donovan Hall.
Missouri man indicted for alleged $284K pandemic rental assistance fraud
A man from Moberly, Missouri, has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining $284,000 intended for rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney General challenges federal support for Grain Belt Express project
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has expressed strong opposition to the Biden Administration's decision to provide a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project.
Lancaster man sentenced to over 24 years for child pornography offenses
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the sentencing of Christopher Gostick, 30, from Lancaster, NY, to over 24 years in prison for receiving child pornography.
Six men indicted for conspiracy involving stolen restaurant cooking oil
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a federal grand jury has indicted six individuals for their involvement in a conspiracy to steal and sell used restaurant cooking oil.
Carmel man sentenced for false statements during firearm acquisition
Gregory L. Thorpe, Jr., a 28-year-old resident of Carmel, Indiana, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison following his guilty plea for making a materially false and fictitious statement during the acquisition of a firearm.
Buffalo man sentenced to ten years for fentanyl distribution
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Alexis Javier Centeno-Baez, 30, from Buffalo, New York, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara...
Florida AG secures arrest warrant in case linked with Trump assassination attempt
Attorney General Ashley Moody has secured an arrest warrant for Ryan Routh on charges of attempted felony murder.
San Benito man sentenced for role in Gulf Cartel's cocaine trafficking
A San Benito resident, Salvador Cortez-Nava, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine.
Former FBI agent indicted on multiple charges including cyberstalking
A federal grand jury has indicted Paul Raymond Flood, a former FBI agent, on charges of cyberstalking, witness tampering, and obstruction of a criminal investigation by bribery.
Illinois man sentenced for transporting child sexual abuse materials
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for transporting child sexual abuse material.
Nine Quad Cities men receive federal prison sentences for RICO conspiracy
Nine men from the Quad Cities area have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a violent racketeering conspiracy.
Kentucky man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse material
James Ray Nichols, a 32-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.
DOJ releases report on Austin Flores officer-involved shooting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a report on the officer-involved shooting of Austin Flores, which took place in Fresno, California, on May 19, 2022.
Hampton landlord sentenced for fraud and racial harassment
A Hampton landlord, David L. Merryman, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and racially motivated interference with housing and employment.