U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
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Former teacher sentenced to two decades for child pornography offenses
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentencing of Derek Hagen, a former teacher from Batavia, NY, to 20 years in prison on charges related to child pornography. -
Rapids Theatre owner pleads guilty to defrauding COVID relief programs
John L. Hutchins, a 71-year-old resident of Lewiston, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. -
Farmington woman sentenced for HIPAA violation involving health data disclosure
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Tonya D’Agostino, a resident of Farmington, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing individually identifiable health information in violation of... -
Chautauqua County man sentenced to ten years for meth distribution
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Darin L. Butts, Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Celeron, NY, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. -
Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Andiyer Eduardo Con Yucutie, a 25-year-old Guatemalan citizen, pleaded guilty to the charge of reentry of a removed alien and was sentenced to time served. -
Jamestown man sentenced to prison for drug conspiracy involvement
Charles Lawson, also known as Charley Marley, a resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo made the announcement following the sentencing by... -
Brockport woman faces new bank fraud charges while awaiting previous sentencing
Patricia Hutchins, a 53-year-old resident of Brockport, New York, faces new charges of bank fraud and making false statements. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced these charges, which could result in a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. -
Buffalo woman sentenced for filing false tax return
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Maureen Holleran, a 62-year-old resident of Buffalo, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing a false tax return. -
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Dylan C. Irvin, a 26-year-old from Bradford, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to the charge of receipt of child pornography. -
Ohio man sentenced for role in Jamestown drug conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Justin Whitfield, a 25-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, to 77 months in prison. -
Three men face charges for illegal reentry into U.S., fraud
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest and charging of three individuals with immigration-related offenses in Buffalo, New York. -
Jamestown man indicted for role in drug conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Thayer, 48, from Jamestown, NY, on charges of narcotics conspiracy. -
Lackawanna man pleads guilty to child pornography distribution
A Lackawanna resident, Maxwell H. Gawley, has pleaded guilty to charges of distributing child pornography. -
Cheektowaga man faces serious charges including attempted sex trafficking
A Cheektowaga man, Darryl Lamont Paul, also known as Darryl Lamont, has been arrested and charged with attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, as well as possession with intent to distribute cocaine. -
Ecuadorian national sentenced for false US citizenship claim
Luis Mauafrewiny Aviles Matias, also known as Leiver Artur Ponce Leon and Juan Perez Chavez, has pleaded guilty to making a false claim of United States citizenship. -
Mexican national charged with illegal re-entry after multiple deportations
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Juan Vera-Cervantes, a 45-year-old Mexican national, in Rochester, New York. -
Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to federal drug charge
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Jermaine McQueen, a 46-year-old resident of Niagara Falls, NY, has pleaded guilty to the charge of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. -
Hamburg man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl distribution and gun possession
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Michael Burnett, a 40-year-old resident of Hamburg, New York, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison. -
Ontario man charged with false statement attempting US entry
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Omid Kazemimanesh, a 38-year-old resident of Mississauga, Ontario. -
Former postal worker admits to stealing mail in New York
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Christopher Porter, a former postal worker from Angola, NY, has pleaded guilty to mail theft.