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New Orleans man receives maximum sentence for firearm possession
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Maurice Florant, a 34-year-old former resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier. -
Honduran national charged with illegal reentry into the United States
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced charges against Evin Enrique Funez Cruz, a 22-year-old native of Honduras. -
Bollinger Shipyard settles false claims case over ineligible worker billing
Bollinger Shipyard LLC, a company based in Lockport, Louisiana, has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty in fatal staged collision scheme
Ryan J. Harris, also known as "Red," pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme involving staged automobile collisions in the New Orleans area. -
New Orleans man sentenced for federal drug distribution conspiracy
Donald Miller, also known as "Duck," has been sentenced for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Clifton C. James, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 15, 2025, to charges including making false statements, theft of government funds, and money laundering related to the... -
New Orleans man receives prison sentence for firearm-related offenses
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Gernell Hankton, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance on January 8, 2025.