News from 2024
Attorney General Bonta holds meeting on immigrant rights amid policy concerns
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently hosted the second of five regional meetings in San Francisco, addressing immigrant rights amidst concerns over the President-elect's immigration policies.
Lynn man sentenced for drug trafficking; involved in high-speed chase
A Lynn man, Jose Perez, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Three plead guilty in scheme involving bribery of government contracting officer
Three individuals have entered guilty pleas in a case involving bribery of a government contracting officer, as announced by United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Keith Kelly, Special Agent in Charge for the United States Army Criminal...
New Haven man sentenced to six years for firearm and drug offenses
Shayquan Gray, a 24-year-old from New Haven known as "Scooby," was sentenced to six years in federal prison for gun and drug offenses. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala handed down the sentence in Hartford, which includes three years of...
SaVida Health settles false billing allegations with $2 million payment
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced a $2 million settlement with SaVida Health, P.C., a physician group focused on behavioral health and substance use treatment services in Western Massachusetts.
Chicago attorney faces federal charges over alleged immigration fraud scheme
A Chicago attorney, Gerardo Dean, has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
Former Fayette County officer sentenced for child sex trafficking
Larry Allen Clay Jr., a former law enforcement officer from Fayette County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.
Lansing man sentenced under Safe Summer program for firearm possession
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, has announced that Mychal Marcell Borney, a 22-year-old from Lansing, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Spencer man receives eight-year sentence for distributing counterfeit Adderall
A Spencer man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing over 5.2 kilograms of counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine.
Hyannis man pleads guilty to gun and drug charges
A Hyannis resident, Timothy Lee Galvin, 32, has pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to charges related to firearms and drug distribution. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has set the sentencing date for April 3, 2025.
Former psychologist sentenced up to 40 years for sexual assaults
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Richard Lenhart, a former psychologist from the State College area, has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.
Chino Hills man charged with being illegal agent for China's government
FBI agents have arrested a man from Chino Hills, California, on charges of acting as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Michigan man sentenced for $4 million retailer refund scam
A Dearborn, Michigan man has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent refund scheme that defrauded retailers of over $4 million.
Felon sentenced for assaulting pregnant teen with firearm
A man from Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for assaulting a pregnant teenager with a firearm.
New Orleans man sentenced for role in post office theft conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Frederic Thompson, 24, from New Orleans.
Attorney General warns Michigan residents about rising holiday season gift card scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert titled "Paying with a Gift Card" as part of her Holiday Scams Campaign.
Houston felon receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Houston man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the sentencing of Derrick Wayne Roberson, 32, who pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Pennsylvania man convicted of Wheeling bank robbery faces additional prison time
A federal jury has convicted Frank L. Morrison, 58, of Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, for robbing a bank in Ohio County.
Former doctor sentenced alongside wife for drug crimes and healthcare fraud
A former doctor and her wife were sentenced in Huntsville, Alabama for multiple crimes including drug offenses, healthcare fraud, and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing along with officials from...
Massachusetts man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire
A man from Methuen, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Leuris Xavier Guerrero Valdez, aged 30, received a sentence of 72 months in...