News from January 2025
Stamford man sentenced for robbing three banks in Connecticut
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Francesco Pensiero, also known as Frank Pensiero, 52, of Stamford, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 78 months of...
New York man sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft
Jose A. Rodriguez, a 63-year-old resident of Bronx, New York, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Kentucky man sentenced to prison for oxycodone distribution conspiracy
An Irvine, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy.
Courthouses in Hawaii close due to severe weather
The Keahuolū Courthouse in Kailua-Kona and the South Kohala District Court in Waimea have been closed for the rest of the day.
Amazon settles over toxic cream sales with nearly $600K payment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a settlement with Amazon.com, Inc. concerning allegations under Proposition 65 and the Unfair Competition Law.
Attorney general secures over $1 million from Netspend for illegal practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a settlement exceeding $1 million from Ouro Global, Inc., the parent company of Netspend Corporation.
Florida finance director admits guilt in $5.7 million embezzlement case
The former finance director of a Florida-based company has admitted to embezzling over $5.7 million from his employer.
Phoenix woman sentenced for machinegun possession and money laundering conspiracy
Cynthia Solano, a 40-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for her role in a transnational firearm smuggling operation.
Luchese crime family members plead guilty to racketeering and illegal gambling
In a series of legal proceedings in Brooklyn, five individuals associated with the Luchese organized crime family have pleaded guilty to various charges, including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling.
Former sergeant sentenced for assaulting inmate at Hillsdale County Jail
Yesterday, Ronald Leggitt, a former sergeant with the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department, was sentenced in Jackson County's 4th Judicial Circuit Court.
International crackdown targets cybercrime marketplace operated by Pakistan-based group
HOUSTON – Authorities have seized 39 domains and associated servers linked to a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools.
Boston-area gang members sentenced for racketeering and drug trafficking
Two members of the Boston-area gang, Cameron Street, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in drug trafficking activities.
California DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Salinas
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Salinas, California.
Box Elder man sentenced for child pornography offenses
A Box Elder man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.
Venezuelan man charged with illegal re-entry into US after prior removal
Jorge Humberto Moreno Martinez, a 34-year-old Venezuelan national, has been charged with unlawfully being in the United States after previously being removed by immigration officials.
Mexican national sentenced to five years for methamphetamine trafficking
Jose Luis Ramos, a 56-year-old from Michoacan, Mexico, received a five-year prison sentence for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
Sioux Falls man sentenced to federal prison for fatal drug distribution
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing a controlled substance resulting in death. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on January 27, 2025.
Hudson County man sentenced to ten years for possession of child sexual abuse material
A Hudson County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.
Brooklyn jury convicts trio for fatal robbery at illegal gambling site
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn found Charles Powell, Brian Castro, and Musah Coward guilty on four counts of a superseding indictment.
Former deputy sentenced for record falsification
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Wesley Wayne Hunter Jr., a 29-year-old from Yukon, Oklahoma.