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Washington man sentenced for tossing loaded gun while fleeing police
Jamal Walters, a 26-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Iowa man pleads guilty to conspiracy to exploit a child
A man from North Liberty, Iowa, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography.
Former bank teller accused of stealing over $180K from customer accounts
A Saugus man has been arrested and charged with embezzling funds from TD Bank while employed as a teller.
Sioux Falls woman sentenced for possession of child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Sioux Falls woman, Asha Graystone, for possession of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Graystone to ten years in federal prison, followed...
Rochester business owner sentenced for false tax return
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that James Leonardo, a Rochester business owner, was sentenced for filing a false tax return.
Parmelee man sentenced for assaulting inmate and firearm possession
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Daryl John Plumman, a resident of Parmelee, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Plumman to four years and nine months in federal prison for Assault...
Tucson man sentenced to decade-long prison term for fentanyl distribution
Thomas Franklin Wilson, a 29-year-old Tucson resident also known as "Tee Woopin," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing fentanyl.
Convicted felon receives eight-year sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Chadwick Lemaine, a 26-year-old resident of Ocoee, Florida, to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Randolph County man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
William Durnal, a 60-year-old resident of Elkins, West Virginia, has confessed to charges related to the possession and distribution of methamphetamine.
Augusta man pleads guilty to distributing child abuse material after NCMEC tip
An Augusta man has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court to charges of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Utah man sentenced for fraudulent collection of disability benefits
Robert Anthony Monsen, a 49-year-old resident of Herriman, Utah, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
Sioux Falls man sentenced for transporting child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Jeffrey Michael Dicus, a 40-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the transportation of child pornography.
Placer County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Randy Anger, a 57-year-old resident of Carnelian Bay, has pleaded guilty to charges of distribution and receipt of child pornography.
GrubHub settles $25M lawsuit over alleged deceptive business practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a $25 million settlement with Grubhub Inc. The settlement addresses allegations of deceptive business practices by Grubhub that reportedly affected customers,...
Rapid City man receives federal sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Jeffrey Cooley, a Rapid City resident, for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Cooley to two and a half years...
Washington man sentenced for role in multiyear debt consolidation scheme
A Vancouver, Washington man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a debt consolidation scheme that defrauded customers over several years.
Tennessee man pleads guilty to assaulting officers during Capitol breach
A Tennessee man, Nicholas Waldon Smotherman, has pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Brooklyn man charged with murder linked to internal gang conflict
Earlier today, federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a two-count indictment charging Jason Soto, also known as "Twin," with the February 2015 murder of Shakim Rivera.
Chimayo women plead guilty to thefts involving banks across three counties
Two women from Chimayo have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in theft and bank fraud activities across multiple counties.
Jacksonville felon sentenced for firearm possession after explosive incident
U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced William Earl Union, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon.