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Maryland man convicted for possessing machinegun amid drug trafficking

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After a five-day trial, Osman Malik Sesay, 32, of Gambrills, Maryland, was found guilty by a federal jury on multiple charges.

Drug suppliers sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Virginia

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A significant disruption to the drug trade in Southwest Virginia occurred this week as a major supplier and two related dealers received lengthy federal prison sentences.

Four sentenced in Alabama murder-for-hire plot

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Four individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a murder-for-hire conspiracy.

Philadelphia man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm possession

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Leon Weathersbe, a 38-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 137 months in prison.

San Diego man sentenced for role in nationwide fentanyl trafficking

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Edgar Balderas, a 27-year-old resident of San Diego, California, has been sentenced to 148 months in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.

Justice Department announces results from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex offenders

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On May 7, 2025, the Department of Justice revealed the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated effort to identify and apprehend child sex predators.

Bristol man convicted on multiple charges including violent sex trafficking

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David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a federal jury in Hartford has convicted David Marshall, also known as "Saint," 40, from Bristol.

Six sentenced for roles in Atlanta-area drug trafficking organization

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Six individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in the metro-Atlanta area.

Jamestown man sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography distribution

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Brandon G. Uber, a 24-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for distributing child pornography.

Former Williamsburg County Supervisor faces new corruption charges

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a sixteen-count indictment against former Williamsburg County Supervisor Tiffany Teonta Cooks.

Mexican national sentenced to nearly six years for illegal reentry

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A 54-year-old Mexican national residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to federal prison for 70 months for reentering the United States without authorization.

South Carolina passes bills targeting AI-generated sexual images

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Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his approval following the passage of Senate Bills 28 and 29 by the General Assembly.

Rhode Island man pleads guilty to cyberstalking and distribution of child pornography

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A Rhode Island resident has entered a guilty plea to charges of cyberstalking and distributing child pornography, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.

Kentucky man sentenced to 40 years for child pornography offenses

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A Hagerhill, Kentucky man, Jason Ryan Campbell, aged 46, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the production and possession of child pornography.

Sheriff Chad Bianco joins lawsuit against California's sanctuary laws

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America First Legal (AFL) has announced the addition of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as a plaintiff in its lawsuit against California's sanctuary laws.

Guatemalan national among two indicted for alleged cocaine distribution

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Two men from Malden have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine.

Texas man sentenced for embezzling over $900K from two companies

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Vincent Villarreal, a 35-year-old resident of Sachse, Texas, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for wire fraud.

Honduran men sentenced for roles in human smuggling conspiracy

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Two Honduran nationals, Hennessy Devon Cooper Zelaya and Rudy Jackson Hernandez, have been sentenced to three years in prison for their involvement in an international human smuggling operation.

Chicago residents sentenced for defrauding Alaskan restaurant out of $128K

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Two individuals from Chicago have been sentenced for their involvement in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme that defrauded a North Pole, Alaska restaurant of over $128,000.

Former Frederick County man receives 25-year sentence for child exploitation

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Today, U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced William Joseph Murrow, aged 43 and formerly of Frederick County, Maryland, to a prison term of 25 years for the sexual exploitation of a child.