U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
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Honduran man admits to false statements in juvenile immigration case
An 18-year-old Honduran citizen, Elger Fabricio Cotto-Navarro, has admitted to making false statements in a juvenile immigration case. -
Alvin man sentenced to federal prison for possessing child sexual assault material
A 63-year-old resident of Alvin, Texas, Robert Earl Cochran Jr., has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM). U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing... -
Eight plead guilty in transmigrante industry scheme near Texas border
Another individual has admitted guilt in a conspiracy involving price fixing, extortion, and money laundering. -
Arkansas man convicted of alien smuggling using modified truck compartments
A man from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been found guilty of transporting illegal aliens in a vehicle at the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Noel Mercado, 48, was convicted on two counts of alien... -
Former refugee pleads guilty to supporting ISIS activities
A former Iraqi refugee, Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development regarding the... -
Southern District of Texas files nearly 200 immigration-related cases this week
Nearly 200 cases have been filed in the past week concerning immigration and border security, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
McAllen man sentenced for enticing minor using communication app
A McAllen resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Twelve charged with assaulting federal officers at detention center
A federal grand jury has indicted 12 individuals for allegedly assaulting two federal correctional officers in January 2025. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges, stating that all defendants are expected to appear before U.S.... -
Leader sentenced for alien smuggling operation; ordered to forfeit $1 million
A Honduran national residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in transporting illegal aliens. -
Mexican national sentenced for possession of child pornography
A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Mexican national charged with smuggling cocaine worth $10K into US
A Mexican national has been indicted on charges of conspiracy and importation of controlled substances, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Bakery owners face charges for allegedly harboring illegal workers
The owners of a bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, have been indicted for allegedly harboring illegal aliens. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges against Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel, both legal permanent residents of the... -
Alamo resident sentenced for firearm use linked to drug trafficking
A 19-year-old resident of Alamo, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for using a firearm in connection with drug trafficking activities. -
Young driver faces federal machinegun possession charge after road rage incident
A young driver from Laredo, Texas, has been indicted on federal charges related to the possession of a machinegun. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 19-year-old Justin Landen Ruiz is facing these charges following an alleged road... -
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal export of firearm parts
A Mexican citizen, Oscar Daniel Ramirez Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for exporting firearm parts from the United States into Mexico. -
Los Fresnos man sentenced for smuggling illegal alien
A Los Fresnos resident has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle an illegal alien further into the United States. -
Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the U.S
A Mexican national, aged 30, has been sentenced for reentering the United States without authorization for the fourth time. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Jesus Alberto Castro-Garza, who pleaded guilty on December 19, 2024,... -
Texas man sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens twice
A South Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling illegal aliens into the United States on two separate occasions. -
Laredo man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
A 25-year-old resident of Laredo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. -
Houston robbery crew members charged with multiple crimes including murder
A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas has issued a superseding indictment against 13 men from Houston, charging them with involvement in a robbery crew accused of engaging in various criminal activities.