U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
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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. -
U.S Attorney's Office recovers nearly $3M for taxpayers in 2024
Memphis, TN – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee has announced that it collected nearly $3 million in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024. -
Memphis men receive federal sentences for possession of machineguns
Jermaine Brown, 19, and Alvin McGee, 23, both residents of Memphis, have been sentenced to federal prison for possession of machineguns. -
Dyersburg man receives concurrent sentences in federal and state courts for sexual abuse
A Dyersburg man, Robert Galler, has been sentenced to prison by both federal and state courts for sexual abuse charges. -
Justice Department sues Fayette County over alleged voting rights violation
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal action against Fayette County, Tennessee, accusing the county's Board of Commissioners of violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. -
Hoover Criminal Gang members sentenced for racketeering and firearms crimes
A leader of the Hoover Criminal Gang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of a suspected rival gang member. -
Memphis man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine to undercover agents
A Memphis resident, Richard Collins, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his involvement in distributing methamphetamine.