U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh
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Lynchburg grocery store owner arrested for alleged SNAP fraud
The owner of Taste of India, a grocery store in Lynchburg, Virginia, has been arrested on charges related to alleged fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). -
Roanoke man charged with multiple bank robberies appears in federal court
A Roanoke man appeared in federal court following his indictment on bank robbery charges. -
Former McKinsey partner pleads guilty over obstruction related to opioid crisis
A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, Martin Elling, has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in connection with his work on Purdue Pharma matters. -
Charlottesville coach sentenced for child exploitation offenses
A virtual bodybuilding coach from Charlottesville has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors. -
Virginia pharmacy owner sentenced for healthcare fraud causing $1.3 million loss
The owner of Randy’s Gateway Drug in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for federal healthcare fraud. -
Christopher R. Kavanaugh resigns as U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
Christopher R. Kavanaugh has announced his resignation as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, effective December 20, 2024. -
Zachary T. Lee named acting U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
First Assistant United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee will assume the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia starting December 21, 2024, following the resignation of United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh. -
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. -
McKinsey settles $650M case over opioid crisis role
McKinsey & Company, a prominent management consulting firm based in New York, has agreed to pay $650 million to settle criminal and civil investigations related to its work with Purdue Pharma L.P., the manufacturer of OxyContin. -
Leader of Southwest Virginia meth conspiracy sentenced to 20 years
Christopher "CJ" Johnson, a key figure in a methamphetamine distribution network spanning southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. -
Seven more sentenced in meth conspiracy tied to officer's murder
Seven individuals have been sentenced in connection with a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy linked to the murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler. -
Dublin man admits guilt for prescribing drugs without valid medical license
A man from Dublin, Virginia, has admitted guilt in a federal case involving the illegal prescription of pain medication. -
Former Coffeewood guard receives 40-year sentence for child exploitation charges
A former officer from Coffeewood Correctional Center in Mitchells, Virginia, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for charges related to child sexual exploitation and child pornography. -
Roanoke woman sentenced for tax fraud, drug distribution, firearm offenses
A Roanoke woman has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for a series of crimes including tax fraud, wire fraud, drug distribution, and illegal firearm sales.