U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
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Former deputy convicted of civil rights violation and obstruction
A federal jury in Fort Myers, Florida, has convicted Tyler Williams, a former deputy with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, of violating civil rights and obstructing justice. -
Georgia man convicted for transporting minor for sex; possession of firearm after felony
A federal jury in Fort Myers, Florida, has convicted Vincent Joseph Robusto of Georgia on charges of transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity and possessing a firearm after a felony conviction. -
Fort Myers man sentenced for firearm possession and drug distribution
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced James Wallace Mathis, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to five years in federal prison. -
Kissimmee businessman admits guilt in multi-million dollar government funds theft
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Edwin Rivera, a businessman from Kissimmee, has pleaded guilty to the theft of government property. -
St. Petersburg felon pleads guilty to firearm possession
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Darrius Lovett, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. -
Four indicted for alleged $128M bank fraud and money laundering schemes
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment in Tampa, Florida. -
Convicted felon pleads guilty to firearm possession; faces up to life sentence
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Martez Manning, a 26-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. -
Arcadia felon pleads guilty to selling firearms to undercover ATF agent
Tampa, Florida – William Roger Clayton, a 41-year-old resident of Arcadia, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. -
Tennessee man faces charges after alleged armed robbery at Tampa pizza shop
A Tennessee man, Justin Alan Seymour, has been indicted for robbing a pizza shop in Tampa, Florida. -
Orlando residents sentenced for bank fraud using stolen mail
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Jamel Williams and Levar Baker to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy involving bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. -
Jacksonville man receives lengthy federal sentence for major drug trafficking operation
Jacksonville, Florida – A federal court has sentenced Ronald Holland, a 46-year-old Jacksonville resident, to 18 years and 9 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. -
Tampa man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
Jack Rocker, a 19-year-old resident of Tampa, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). -
Former teachers union leaders indicted for fraud involving over $1 million
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Teresa Brady and Ruby George, both residents of Jacksonville. -
Florida man sentenced for obstructing IRS with tax fraud scheme
A Florida resident, Arthur Grimes, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for obstructing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through his involvement in a tax fraud scheme known as the "Note Program." -
Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the US
United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Esteban Suarez Trejo, a 33-year-old Mexican national, to 33 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation as a felon. -
Former Marine and wife indicted for involuntary manslaughter at MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Kodi Glenn Simon and Kateri Ann Simon on charges of involuntary manslaughter. -
Canadian charged with illegal drone photography at Cape Canaveral
A Canadian citizen has been charged with unauthorized aerial photography of defense installations in Florida. -
Orlando man pleads guilty to cyber crimes against former employer
Orlando, Florida – Michael Scheuer, a 39-year-old resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cyber intrusions against his former employer. -
Justice Department sues Walgreens over unlawful prescription practices
In a recent legal development, the Justice Department has filed a civil complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries. -
Windermere woman charged with theft related to COVID relief fraud
Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Carolina Amesty, a 30-year-old resident of Windermere.