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Texas men convicted of conspiracy in Memphis fraud case
After a four-day trial, a federal jury found two Texas men guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. -
US Attorney's Office marks Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Tennessee
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee and the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime are participating in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 6-12, 2025. -
Las Vegas man receives 16-year sentence for drug distribution
A federal judge has sentenced Timothy Edwards, 49, to 197 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute drugs. -
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy appointed to new role in Tennessee
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. -
Memphis man sentenced to over 7 years for fentanyl and meth trafficking
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area, federal authorities announced. -
Memphis man sentenced for selling fentanyl and firearms to undercover agents
A Memphis man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for drug and firearm offenses. -
Anthony Hines receives over ten-year prison term for drug trafficking
A federal judge has sentenced Anthony Hines, 46, from Memphis, Tennessee, to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation in West Tennessee. -
Memphis man receives over two decades in prison for drug distribution
A Memphis man, Claibon Burrus, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison for drug distribution and possession of firearms. -
Tennessee man sentenced to prison for role in drug trafficking ring
A federal judge has sentenced Michael Bailey, 38, from Spring City, Tennessee, to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation across Tennessee. -
Memphis man sentenced to over eight years for machine gun possession
A federal judge in Memphis has sentenced Actavious Ellis to 87 months in prison for possessing a machine gun. -
Employee charged with stealing pre-release DVDs faces multiple charges
A Memphis-based employee of a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing company has been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling pre-release copies of blockbuster films. -
Memphis woman receives ten-year sentence for identity theft and bank fraud
Patricia Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for identity theft and bank fraud. -
Gynecologist charged with abuse and healthcare fraud in Memphis
Memphis, TN – Sanjeev Kumar, a 44-year-old gynecologist, has been charged with enticing four victims to travel interstate for illegal sexual activity, adulterating medical devices for reuse on patients, and healthcare fraud. -
Memphis man sentenced to 30 years for gun and drug offenses
A federal judge has sentenced Andre Blue, a 37-year-old resident of Memphis, to 30 years in federal prison for multiple offenses related to firearms and drugs. -
Memphis man sentenced for leading check fraud ring
Kenyata Wilson, a 36-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in leading a check fraud operation. -
Missouri woman pleads guilty to defrauding Elvis Presley's family
A Missouri woman has admitted guilt in a scheme to defraud the family of Elvis Presley, aiming to deprive them of millions and seize their ownership interest in Graceland. -
Mississippi woman pleads guilty in $5M COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
A Mississippi woman has admitted to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $5 million. -
Gibson County man indicted for registry violation and illegal reentry
A federal grand jury in Jackson has indicted a Gibson County man for failing to comply with sex offender registry requirements and illegally reentering the United States. -
Federal indictments announced for gun-related crimes in West Tennessee
Memphis, TN – Seven individuals have been indicted on federal charges related to firearm and violent crimes in West Tennessee, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Reagan Fondren. -
Memphis man receives prison sentence for firearm theft and possession
Kaderion Stokes, a 19-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing firearms and possessing a machinegun conversion device.