News from February 2025
Las Vegas man pleads guilty to extortion and other charges
A Las Vegas man has admitted to multiple charges, including extortion and money laundering, in a case involving threats against individuals in California.
To’Hajiilee man sentenced to six years for manslaughter
A To’Hajiilee man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Doe.
Arizona AG warns against expired meds sold by Kingman medical office
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has issued a warning regarding expired and potentially hazardous compounded prescription medications sold by Slimming Grace, a medical office in Kingman, Arizona.
Dallas woman charged for allegedly smuggling twins through Laredo checkpoint
A Dallas woman has been charged with attempting to smuggle two undocumented minors into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Guatemalan man charged with failing sex offender registration and illegal reentry
A Guatemalan citizen, Juan Hernandez Zacharias, is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on charges related to his failure to register as a sex offender and for illegally re-entering the United States after deportation.
Tax professional sentenced to over ten years for defrauding clients
A tax professional from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for defrauding clients and investors of more than $2.5 million.
Johnson County man receives 35-year sentence for child pornography production
A Debord, Kentucky man, Dustin Newsome, 35, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the production of child pornography.
Farmington Hills man convicted for racially motivated assault on postal worker
A Farmington Hills man has been found guilty of assaulting a United States Postal Worker in an incident described as racially motivated.
Attorney General Sunday appoints new executive deputy attorney general and deputy chief of staff
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the appointments of Ron Eisenberg and Ben Wren to senior positions within his team.
Montgomery man sentenced for role in Texas-Alabama cocaine trafficking scheme
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.
Three face trial for roles in Southeast Michigan auto theft ring
Three individuals are set to face trial for their alleged involvement in a criminal auto theft ring in Southeast Michigan.
Hornell man sentenced to 96 months for meth distribution conspiracy
Kenneth Turner, a resident of Hornell, New York, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Fifth graders from Sunrise Elementary visit Supreme Court for educational trip
Sunrise Elementary School's fifth-grade classes, led by Mrs. Jennifer Erp, visited the state capitol on February 27th.
Orlando woman sentenced for wire and tax fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Marielys Feliciano Rodriguez, 47, of Orlando, to one year of house arrest for her role in a wire and tax fraud scheme.
Former flight attendant pleads guilty to filming minors on flights
A former flight attendant for American Airlines has admitted to secretly recording or attempting to record a minor female passenger in an aircraft lavatory.
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.
Attorney General Marshall responds to commutation of Rocky Myers' death sentence
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has released a statement following Governor Kay Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of Rocky Myers.
Wister resident convicted by federal jury for first degree murder
Kendall Lee Forrester, a 35-year-old resident of Wister, Oklahoma, has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple charges, including First Degree Murder in Indian Country.
Rapid City man convicted on multiple child pornography charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of William Henry Riese, 34, from Rapid City, South Dakota.
Two upstate men sentenced for drug trafficking and related offenses
Rashaad Green and Shaquille Barber have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses.