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Guatemalan man pleads guilty to firearm trafficking charges
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Ricardo Fermin Sune-Giron, a 34-year-old from Guatemala, has pleaded guilty to charges related to international firearms trafficking.
Yakuza leader pleads guilty in Manhattan federal court on multiple trafficking charges
Edward Y. Kim, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Takeshi Ebisawa has pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges including nuclear materials trafficking, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses.
Reading man receives 20-year sentence for role in meth trafficking operation
Diego Castillo-Pedraza, a 35-year-old resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announces resignation from Southern District of Mississippi
Todd Gee, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, has announced his resignation effective January 17, 2025.
Turtle Creek felon pleads guilty to firearm possession charge
A Turtle Creek resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
Rockford man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and illegal gun possession
A Rockford man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston sentenced Michael Mallett, 27, to 103 months in federal prison.
Federal grand jury announces multiple indictments for drug-related offenses
United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the outcomes of the January Federal Grand Jury 2024-A indictments.
Kenton County man pleads guilty to firearm possession charges
A Kenton County resident, Frank Long, aged 53, has admitted guilt to the charge of illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Oglala man receives five-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Sheldon Flute, a 29-year-old man from Oglala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Postal worker convicted for role in check theft scheme linked to Telegram
A former U.S. Postal employee has been found guilty for his involvement in a scheme that supplied stolen checks to a Telegram channel known as "The Lucky Shop."
Justice Department releases final volume on firearms commerce assessment
The Justice Department has released the final volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled "Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms: NFCTA Updates, New Analysis, and Policy Recommendations."
Sarasota doctor faces federal charges for alleged child exploitation
A Sarasota doctor, Pete Supan, aged 35 from Bradenton, has been indicted on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity and the production of child sex abuse material.
Douglas man sentenced for church arson motivated by hate crimes
Eric Duane Ridenour, a 58-year-old resident of Douglas, Arizona, was sentenced to 438 months in prison by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash.
Former teachers union leaders indicted for fraud involving over $1 million
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Teresa Brady and Ruby George, both residents of Jacksonville.
BakerHostetler Earns Kudos in the 2025 Chambers FinTech USA Ranking
BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group continues to demonstrate its grasp of data protection, blockchain and cryptocurrency fintech matters with a strong showing in the 2025 Chambers FinTech USA rankings.
U.S. Attorney's Office recovers over $33 million in fiscal year 2024
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported significant financial recoveries in Fiscal Year 2024.
Tennessee man sentenced for drone marijuana delivery to federal prison
A Tennessee resident has been sentenced to two months in prison for using a drone to deliver marijuana to an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex in Yazoo City.
Attorney General Moody backs Trump’s plan for stricter border control
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has expressed her support for President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, which aim to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former banking executive admits to embezzling over $4M and falsifying tax return
William Shane Garrow, a former banking executive from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to charges of bank fraud and filing a false federal income tax return.
North Charleston man faces charges for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Dwayne Jabaree Sumter, a 31-year-old resident of North Charleston, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.