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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Spencer man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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Casey Tuttle, a 26-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on January 7, 2025.

Illinois man charged with drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced the arraignment of Henry R. Brown, a 54-year-old resident of Addison, Illinois.

Former McKinsey partner pleads guilty over obstruction related to opioid crisis

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A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, Martin Elling, has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in connection with his work on Purdue Pharma matters.

Pittsburg County man sentenced for fentanyl distribution

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William Drew Sullivan, a 34-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

AGs urge Walmart to maintain commitment to diversity initiatives

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with a coalition of 13 attorneys general, has expressed concerns over Walmart's recent decision to move away from its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Guthrie man sentenced for threats involving schools and library

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Jeffrey Adam Windbigler, a 32-year-old resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for communicating threats.

Sioux City woman admits guilt in meth distribution conspiracy

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A woman from Sioux City has admitted to her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Albany man sentenced for receiving child pornography; faces prison time and fines

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Taykwun Smoaks, a 32-year-old resident of Albany, New York, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

North Carolina enforces price gouging law during winter storm emergency

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson has informed North Carolinians that the state's price gouging law is now in effect following a state of emergency declaration by Governor Josh Stein ahead of an upcoming winter storm.

Chicago residents charged with drug trafficking following major investigation

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A federal investigation into drug trafficking on Chicago's Northwest Side has led to narcotics and firearm charges against four individuals.

Florida man receives prison sentence for role in January 6 Capitol breach

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A Florida man, Nathaniel Tuck, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison following his guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges related to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Justice Department secures over $20M from Venezuelan bribery scheme

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U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian has finalized a judgment that forfeits over $20 million in foreign bribery and money laundering proceeds to the United States.

Garland and Monaco honor ATF Director Dettelbach at farewell event

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spoke at the farewell event for ATF Director Steven Dettelbach today.

New York settles ADA violations at Hunters Point Library

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The City of New York and the Queens Borough Public Library have reached a settlement to address violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Hunters Point Library Branch.

Tampa man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

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Jack Rocker, a 19-year-old resident of Tampa, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Pima County grand jury indicts two in major fentanyl case

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Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced that a Pima County Grand Jury indicted Baltazar Quintero Bueno and Dalia Rodriguez De-Padilla on multiple felony charges related to the sale and possession of over 75 pounds of fentanyl pills in Tucson...

Mount Vernon police sergeant pleads guilty to violating constitutional rights

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Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Mario Stewart, a Sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), has pled guilty to using excessive force against an individual in Mount...

Florida man sentenced for wire fraud involving COVID-19 relief funds

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Fredrick Mendez, a 45-year-old resident of Boca Raton, Florida, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds.

Stillwater man convicted for meth possession with intent to distribute

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A federal jury has found Flint Donavan Luster, 36, guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announces resignation from Eastern District of Texas

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United States Attorney Damien M. Diggs has announced his resignation as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Eastern District of Texas, effective January 21, 2025.