U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
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California man convicted in diamond investment fraud scheme
Murray Todd Petersen, a 73-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, California, was found guilty on January 14 of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. -
Indictment unravels alleged IT worker scheme linked to North Korea
The Justice Department has announced the indictment of five individuals in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain remote IT work from U.S. companies, allegedly generating revenue for North Korea. -
Florida man sentenced for filing false tax returns
Juan Mendieta of Miami-Dade County has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison. -
Florida man receives life sentence for sex trafficking women and minors
Shannima Yuantrell Session, known as Shalamar, from Lake Placid, Florida, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls. -
South Florida residents receive federal prison sentences for distributing deadly drugs
Four South Florida residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. -
Markenzy Lapointe reflects on achievements as US attorney for Southern District of Florida
Today marks the final day of Markenzy Lapointe's tenure as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. -
Miami broker pleads guilty over Russia-Ukraine sanctions violation
Miami real estate broker Roman Sinyavsky has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions and commit money laundering.