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Convicted felon receives federal prison sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Giovanny Rivera-Sanchez, a 38-year-old resident of Kissimmee, to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Schenectady woman faces charges over alleged misuse of social security benefits
Destiny Brown, a 45-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has been indicted on charges related to Social Security fraud.
Oakland man faces firearm charge after police encounter
An Oakland man, Jason Nious, 42, was arrested on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
United States Attorney Breon Peace announces resignation effective January 2025
Breon Peace, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has announced his resignation effective January 10, 2025.
Ohio man sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession
Adrian Horton, known by the aliases "Big Guy" and "Fat Boy," has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison.
Casa Grande man sentenced for unlawful firearm possession
Eleazar Alfredo Gomez, a 32-year-old resident of Casa Grande and member of the Gila River Indian Community, has been sentenced to 58 months in prison.
Baltimore man receives life sentence for exploiting minors
Today, a Baltimore man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of 16 minors.
Manhattan resident admits guilt over secret Chinese police station operation
Chen Jinping, a resident of Manhattan, has pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn federal court to conspiring to act as an agent for the Chinese government.
California man pleads guilty to transporting child sexual abuse materials
William Kameron Ellis Taylor, a 29-year-old resident of Chula Vista, California, has entered a guilty plea for the transportation of child sexual abuse materials.
Des Moines residents face charges for alleged involvement in fentanyl trafficking
A federal grand jury in Des Moines has indicted five individuals on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.
St. Peters man sentenced for fraudulent vehicle sales scheme
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced Ronald Johnson, 57, of St. Peters, to 33 months in prison for wire fraud involving vehicle-related scams.
Justice Department files lawsuit against CVS alleging illegal prescription practices
In a civil complaint unsealed in federal court in Providence, Rhode Island, the Justice Department has alleged that CVS Pharmacy, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
Mexican national pleads guilty in major human smuggling conspiracy
A Mexican national, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 63, has pleaded guilty to leading a human smuggling conspiracy at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Illinois AG warns against unapproved GLP-1 drug sales
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to Illinois residents regarding the purchase of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
Michigan AG challenges parole decision for convicted rapist William Lamont Bonds
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted an emergency appeal in the 30th Circuit Court, Ingham County, to reverse the parole of William Lamont Bonds.
Franklin man admits guilt in welfare fraud exceeding $118K
A Franklin resident has admitted guilt in federal court for stealing over $118,000 in welfare benefits.
Grand jury indicts Steven Sousa on multiple charges in Rhode Island
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International drug traffickers indicted on charges related to fentanyl distribution
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have announced an indictment against Xiang Gao, Oleksandr Klochkow, and Igors...
Wisconsin DOJ settles lawsuit with Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve a lawsuit filed on November 15,...
Attorney General Raoul settles $3.5M case with electric supplier over alleged deceptive practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a $3.5 million settlement with Palmco Power IL, known as Indra Energy, to address allegations of deceptive business practices.