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Hyannis man pleads guilty to gun and drug charges
A Hyannis resident, Timothy Lee Galvin, 32, has pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to charges related to firearms and drug distribution. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has set the sentencing date for April 3, 2025.
Former psychologist sentenced up to 40 years for sexual assaults
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Richard Lenhart, a former psychologist from the State College area, has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.
Chino Hills man charged with being illegal agent for China's government
FBI agents have arrested a man from Chino Hills, California, on charges of acting as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Michigan man sentenced for $4 million retailer refund scam
A Dearborn, Michigan man has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent refund scheme that defrauded retailers of over $4 million.
Felon sentenced for assaulting pregnant teen with firearm
A man from Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for assaulting a pregnant teenager with a firearm.
New Orleans man sentenced for role in post office theft conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Frederic Thompson, 24, from New Orleans.
Attorney General warns Michigan residents about rising holiday season gift card scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert titled "Paying with a Gift Card" as part of her Holiday Scams Campaign.
Houston felon receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Houston man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the sentencing of Derrick Wayne Roberson, 32, who pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Pennsylvania man convicted of Wheeling bank robbery faces additional prison time
A federal jury has convicted Frank L. Morrison, 58, of Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, for robbing a bank in Ohio County.
Former doctor sentenced alongside wife for drug crimes and healthcare fraud
A former doctor and her wife were sentenced in Huntsville, Alabama for multiple crimes including drug offenses, healthcare fraud, and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing along with officials from...
Massachusetts man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire
A man from Methuen, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Leuris Xavier Guerrero Valdez, aged 30, received a sentence of 72 months in...
Rhode Island man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm used in fatal incident
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced in federal court for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Connecticut woman sentenced for role in organized burglary ring targeting Asian-owned properties
A Connecticut woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her involvement in a burglary ring that targeted residences and businesses owned by individuals of Asian descent.
Florida woman convicted in civil rights conspiracy against pregnancy resource centers
Gabriella Oropesa, a resident of Cooper City, Florida, has been found guilty for her involvement in a conspiracy aimed at intimidating employees of pro-life pregnancy help centers.
South Lake Tahoe man faces wire fraud charges in cryptocurrency scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted Daniel Chartraw, 51, a former resident of South Lake Tahoe, on 12 counts of wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency trading scheme.
Detroit man sentenced to over eight years for drug distribution
Evann Robinson, a 40-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, received a prison sentence of eight years and four months, followed by three years of supervised release.
Former Virginia sheriff found guilty of accepting over $75K in bribes
A former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, has been found guilty of federal bribery charges.
Illinois auto group faces $20M settlement over consumer fraud allegations
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada.
Ellicott City woman admits to defrauding real estate agency of over $1 million
Jennifer Tinker, a 41-year-old resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, has admitted guilt to a federal charge of wire fraud.
America First Legal challenges CISA's role in monitoring COVID-19 narratives
America First Legal (AFL) has released a document obtained through litigation against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), revealing insights into CISA's monitoring of social media narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic.