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Los Lunas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after domestic incident
A Los Lunas man, Gabriel Roger Benavidez, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Chicago businessman indicted on charges related to Covid-relief loan fraud
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly conspiring with a man from California to fraudulently secure over $6.3 million in loans and grants intended for small businesses under the Coronavirus Aid,...
Philadelphia man sentenced to two decades for murder solicitation
A Philadelphia man, Darnell Jackson, also known as "Major Change," has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Fort Wayne man sentenced for drug distribution under Project Safe Neighborhoods
David L. Reynolds, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 144 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
Milwaukee woman sentenced to 19 years for sex trafficking
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Colette A. Mahan, also known as "Pimpin' Amanda," was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking.
Florida man sentenced for credit card skimming and identity theft
Yamany Guerra-Pena, a 36-year-old Cuban national residing in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 55 months in prison.
Saint James City man receives five-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Douglas Alan Vander Laan, a 68-year-old resident of Saint James City, Florida, to five years in federal prison for possessing and accessing child sexual abuse images and videos.
Attorney General warns phone companies over alleged illegal robocall transmissions
Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued warnings to four voice service providers for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks.
Hawai'i Supreme Court educates students through community outreach program
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court held a session at Mililani High School on December 10, allowing nearly 400 students to witness oral arguments in the case SCAP-23-0000540, Bell vs. Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority.
Massachusetts pharmacies settle false billing allegations with over $500K payment
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has finalized settlements with two independent pharmacies, Granby Pharmacy and Galaxy Pharmacy, over allegations of false claims submitted to MassHealth.
Mississippi distributor sentenced for misbranding imported seafood as local premium varieties
A Mississippi seafood distributor and two managers have been sentenced for their involvement in a scheme to mislabel seafood, marketing inexpensive imported substitutes as premium local species.
Coalition urges FCC to enhance customer service standards across communication services
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has aligned with a group of 15 attorneys general, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement rules that would enhance customer service experiences for users of internet,...
Wareham resident sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl distribution
A Wareham resident has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death.
Colombian pleads guilty to kidnapping U.S. soldiers in Bogot
A Colombian national has admitted guilt in a case involving the kidnapping and assault of two U.S. Army soldiers stationed temporarily in Bogotá, Colombia.
Lexington doctor sentenced for illegal drug imports and money laundering
A doctor from Lexington, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his involvement in an international money laundering scheme related to the importation of illegal and misbranded drugs.
Missouri man admits to multiple railroad equipment thefts
A Missouri man has confessed to stealing railroad equipment on 33 occasions across Missouri and Illinois, leading to losses exceeding $1.5 million for the railroads involved.
Charleston man pleads guilty to drug charges involving meth and fentanyl
Edward Keith Perkins, a 31-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Former telecom CEO charged with insider trading
An indictment was unsealed today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, charging Ken Peterman, former CEO of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., with insider trading and securities fraud.
Ocala man receives 10-year sentence for attempted enticement of minor
United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Devin Joseph Rivera, a 24-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.
Stay Alert – Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping Scams
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the release of the December edition of the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau’s NH Consumer Insight newsletter.