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Lewiston woman sentenced for defrauding Social Security Administration
A Lewiston woman has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for committing Social Security fraud.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Dylan C. Irvin, a 26-year-old from Bradford, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to the charge of receipt of child pornography.
Leominster resident pleads guilty to passport fraud in Boston federal court
A resident of Leominster, Hector Eduardo Arias Mejia, 44, has pleaded guilty to passport fraud-related offenses in Boston federal court.
Illinois man sentenced for cocaine trafficking using vehicle battery concealment
A man from Illinois has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over four kilograms of cocaine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Former Eminem employee charged with selling unreleased music
Joseph Strange, a former employee of Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem, has been charged with criminal infringement of a copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
Former Augusta National employee sentenced for theft of Masters merchandise
A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for stealing Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia.
Nurse charged with drug theft from patients at Myrtle Beach facility
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Erin Homan, a 34-year-old nurse from Murrells Inlet, on charges related to the theft of controlled substances from patients.
Honduran national sentenced for fentanyl distribution and money laundering
Elbin Salvador Archaga-Ayestas, also known as "Cuco," has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and engaging in international money laundering.
MS-13 leader arraigned on terrorism charges after arrest by Mexican authorities
Earlier today, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a high-ranking leader of the notorious gang MS-13, was arraigned in Long Island federal court.
Revere man gets nine years for Boston-area armed convenience store robberies
A Revere man involved in two armed robberies was sentenced to nine years in federal prison at the Boston court.
Mexican national charged with assaulting ICE officer in Wichita
A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted a Mexican national, Diego Barron-Esquivel, 23, for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement agent.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court graduation set for March 26
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Maryland man sentenced to federal prison for armed robbery at DC caf
Isaiah Chase, a 27-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his involvement in an armed robbery at Busboys and Poets, a café and bookstore located on K Street NW.
Louisiana Supreme Court holds oral arguments at state universities
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently conducted oral arguments at Southern University Law Center and Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in Baton Rouge.
Dominican men arrested for drug trafficking in Nashua
Three Dominican men were apprehended this morning in connection with a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine in Nashua, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Albany man sentenced for child exploitation offenses
Joshua White, a 47-year-old resident of Albany County, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Ohio AG seeks lead role in investor lawsuit against Block Inc
Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion seeking lead-plaintiff status in a securities class-action lawsuit against Block Inc., the owner of Cash App and Square.
Federal jury convicts man for kidnapping and murder over methamphetamine dispute
Brian Alexis Patron Lopez has been found guilty by a federal jury in San Diego for his involvement in the kidnapping, hostage-taking, torture, and murder of M.A.R., an 18-year-old U.S. citizen.
Colombian national indicted after fentanyl seizure in Salt Lake City
A Colombian national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for alleged drug, firearm, and immigration offenses.
Ohio man sentenced for role in Jamestown drug conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Justin Whitfield, a 25-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, to 77 months in prison.