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Thursday, February 27, 2025

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New Orleans man receives sentence for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and meth

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Kenneth Turner, a 37-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 130 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk on February 5, 2025.

Honolulu woman faces charges for alleged meth distribution from home

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Phitsmai Khamkhay, a 58-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, has been charged with distributing over fifty grams of methamphetamine from her home on three occasions in 2022.

Dena J. King steps down as Western District's chief law enforcement officer

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United States Attorney Dena J. King has announced her departure from her role as the chief law enforcement officer for the Western District of North Carolina, effective immediately.

Pharmacists convicted for illegal oxycodone distribution face up to 60 years

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A federal jury in Brooklyn has found pharmacists Yousef Ennab and Mohamed Hassan guilty on charges related to the illegal distribution of oxycodone.

Spokane man sentenced for series of bank robberies

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On February 11, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Dustin T. Perrin, a 41-year-old resident of Spokane, Washington, to eight years in federal prison for committing multiple bank robberies.

Colonie man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine

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Benz Coleman, a 34-year-old resident of Colonie, New York, received a 90-month prison sentence for possessing fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute.

Three men sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

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Three individuals were sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation or removal.

Attorney General releases body cam footage from investigation into Vilmond Jean-Baptiste's death

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has made public police body-worn camera footage from an investigation into the death of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste.

St. Michael man sentenced to 40 years for child abuse

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United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Collin Ray Delorme, also known as Collin Ray Delorme Sr., aged 30, from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.

New Hampshire man sentenced for false statements during firearm purchase attempt

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A New Hampshire resident has been sentenced in a Portland, Maine federal court for making false statements in an attempt to purchase a firearm.

Virginia contractor settles fraud allegations with $8 million payment

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Maximus, Inc., a government services contractor based in Virginia, has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it misled the United States Census Bureau about its call handling quality during the 2020 Census.

Federal inmate receives additional sentence for methamphetamine possession

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Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marco Cota-Tamaura has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison.

Twelve sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl distribution

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Twelve individuals involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced for their roles in distributing controlled substances across Tennessee and other states.

Pennsylvania AG warns about rising romance scams during Valentine's Day

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As Valentine's Day nears, Pennsylvania's Attorney General Dave Sunday is cautioning residents to be vigilant against online romance scams.

Schenectady man sentenced for drug distribution and food stamp fraud

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Omar Alaidrus, a 24-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to charges of distributing controlled substances and committing food stamp fraud.

Michael J. Madigan convicted on federal conspiracy and bribery charges

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A federal jury in Chicago has convicted Michael J. Madigan, the former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, on charges of conspiracy and bribery.

Utah man faces charges for alleged assault and cyberstalking

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A grand jury in the District of Utah has indicted Ian West, a 50-year-old resident of Mountain Green, Utah.

Kentucky men sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses

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Two Kentucky men have been sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky.

Eight Venezuelans charged over alleged roles in transnational sex trafficking operation

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A federal indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Tennessee, charging eight Venezuelan nationals with offenses related to their roles in a transnational commercial sex enterprise.

Documents claim early White House role in Trump prosecution

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America First Legal (AFL) has released documents suggesting the Biden White House's involvement in the prosecution of former President Trump over classified documents.