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Prison-based drug ring members sentenced for trafficking in Atlanta
Fourteen individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking ring that operated from within a prison, distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the metro Atlanta area.
Bloods gang leader faces federal charges for narcotics distribution causing death
Gary Johnson, known as "G Money," a leader of the Bloods gang, appeared in federal court in Central Islip on charges related to narcotics distribution.
Vancouver business owner sentenced for defrauding immigrants with false tax claims
The owner of a Vancouver, Washington tax preparation business has been sentenced to nine months in prison for tax fraud.
Fort Dodge man admits to conspiracy in fentanyl distribution case
Braleigh Schossow, a 24-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has admitted guilt in a federal court for his role in distributing fentanyl.
Mason City man receives over 20-year sentence for drug distribution role
Monroe Thompson, a 40-year-old resident of Mason City, has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to over seven years for meth distribution
Hamed A. Martin, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Missouri AG sues Starbucks over alleged race-and-sex discrimination
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated legal action against Starbucks, accusing the company of violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
Hartford man sentenced for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Shone M. Bagley, a 54-year-old resident of Hartford, Wisconsin.
Raleigh man sentenced to over ten years for drugs and gun offenses
A Raleigh man has been sentenced to 152 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroin, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug...
Hays man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Fort Belknap Reservation stabbing
A Hays man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of a woman on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Tonylee Andrew Sears, 24, admitted to the charge as outlined in an...
Guatemalan citizen indicted for illegal re-entry into US
A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.
Yost proposes workforce expansion plan with JobsOhio funding
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has put forward a proposal aimed at expanding the workforce as part of the 15-year extension of JobsOhio.
South Carolina man sentenced for role in major cocaine trafficking operation
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed large quantities of cocaine across the United States.
Adair County resident pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
Jade Larae Duncan, a 27-year-old resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country.
Vermont woman charged with multiple counts related to child sexual exploitation
Amber Mason, a 33-year-old resident of Bennington, Vermont, was arraigned on charges related to child sexual exploitation.
Nursing home operators face fraud charges over Medicare billing practices
The U.S. Attorney's Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, has filed a complaint under the federal and Massachusetts False Claims Acts against 19 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Six sentenced for defrauding pandemic unemployment benefit scheme
Six individuals involved in a scheme to defraud the United States through pandemic unemployment benefits have been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia.
Kenefic man pleads guilty to assault with intent to commit murder
Jason Edward Lewis, a 48-year-old resident of Kenefic, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to commit murder in Indian Country.
Buckeye Institute suggests reforms for Ohio Medicaid amid potential federal changes
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute presented testimony to the Ohio House Medicaid Committee on Tuesday, suggesting reforms to improve Medicaid's integrity and protect the program from potential federal rule changes.
Bonita Springs man sentenced for interstate threats and cyberstalking
A Bonita Springs resident, Aaron Thomas Fister, has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for interstate transmission of threats and stalking.