U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
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Virginia man sentenced for drug smuggling conspiracy involving Massachusetts connections
A Virginia man has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug smuggling operation linked to Massachusetts and Virginia. -
Felon agrees $1M settlement over false certifications for PPP loan eligibility
Ralph Caruso, a resident of Wenham, and five companies he partially owns have agreed to pay $1.065 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act. -
Boston man admits role in CDL test score bribery scheme
A Boston man, Eric Mathison, has admitted to his involvement in an extortion conspiracy linked to former Massachusetts State Police troopers. -
California company admits guilt in selling mislabeled N95 masks during early COVID-19
A California-based company, Advoque Safeguard LLC (ASG), along with three of its owners and managers, has admitted guilt to charges related to the distribution of misbranded face masks during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the... -
Boston gang member pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges
A member of the Boston-based gang H-Block has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to drug conspiracy. -
Orleans man receives decade-long sentence for child pornography offenses
An Orleans man, Anthony Argo, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses. -
Former Stoneham police officer sentenced for bribery involving Mass Save contracts
A former Stoneham police officer, Joseph Ponzo, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton for his involvement in a bribery and kickback scheme. -
Former SSA employee pleads guilty in interstate prostitution attempt
A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has pleaded guilty to attempting to persuade a beneficiary to engage in prostitution across state lines. -
California man pleads guilty to operating high-end brothels and COVID-19 relief fraud
A man from Torrance, California, has admitted his role in operating high-end brothels in the Boston area and eastern Virginia, as well as fraudulently obtaining over $580,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. -
Newton man charged for alleged sexual contact with minor on flight
A Newton resident, Jonathan Alan Lefman, has been charged with abusive sexual contact involving a minor during a flight from Puerto Rico to Boston in August 2024. -
Fall River woman pleads guilty to stealing child's social security benefits
A Fall River woman, Nancy Taylor, has admitted to stealing Social Security benefits meant for her child. -
Brazilian man charged with illegal reentry into United States
A Brazilian national, Rafael De Jesus-Ribeiro, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly reentering the United States illegally after being deported. -
Dominican national indicted for alleged meth trafficking in Massachusetts
A Dominican national residing in Amesbury, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly attempting to distribute methamphetamine. -
Lynn man pleads guilty to role in major drug trafficking organization
A Lynn resident, Emilio Garcia, has admitted his involvement in a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the North Shore of Massachusetts. -
Haverhill man admits guilt in cocaine and firearms trafficking case
A Haverhill resident, Cordell Miller, has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court to charges of cocaine and firearms trafficking. -
New Bedford man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
A New Bedford resident, Vinicio DeJesus Marrero Arias, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. -
Former senator sentenced for COVID-19 fraud
Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean A. Tran has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for defrauding the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and failing to report income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). -
Lynn man pleads guilty to major drug trafficking charges involving candy-like pills
A man from Lynn has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a major drug trafficking operation on the North Shore of Massachusetts. -
Boston man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm trafficking
A Boston man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in trafficking illegal firearms from South Carolina to Massachusetts. -
Indian national sentenced for false statements on U.S passport application
An Indian national residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in federal court for making false statements on a U.S. passport application and to federal agents.