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Mexican citizen sentenced to over six years for drug distribution and illegal re-entry
Luis Alberto Sanchez-Espinoza, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund.
Michael M. Simpson becomes acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Louisiana
Duane A. Evans has stepped down from his role as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, effective February 12, 2025.
Florida AG secures injunction against real estate firm over deceptive practices
The Florida Attorney General's Office has obtained an injunction against MV Realty, a real estate agency based in Florida, and its principals.
Ohio company faces charges over illegal aircraft parts exports to Russia
Flighttime Enterprises Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, and three of its employees face federal charges related to an alleged scheme to export aircraft parts to Russia without necessary licenses from the Department of...
Maryland's DNA law leads to conviction in decade-old sexual assault case
Samuel Peaks, a 36-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been convicted by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Hedge fund founder pleads guilty to fraud in $5 million investment scheme
Mina Tadrus, the founder of a hedge fund purportedly driven by artificial intelligence, pled guilty to investment adviser fraud in Brooklyn's federal courthouse.
Charleston man faces charges for child sexual exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Samuel Arose Arenas, a 25-year-old resident of Charleston, South Carolina.
Former student doctor admits guilt in child pornography case
A former student doctor in Albuquerque has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.
Guatemalan and Chinese nationals face charges for illegal border crossing
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced charges against Juan Carlos Jacinto-Ramos, a Guatemalan citizen, and Qing Zhu from China.
Louisville man receives decade-long federal sentence for meth distribution
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine-related charges.
Lufkin man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Lufkin man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
Romanian nationals plead guilty to illegal entry into U.S., receive time-served sentence
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced that three Romanian nationals have pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States.
Charlotte man sentenced to five years for armed cocaine trafficking
U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell has sentenced Cleveland Pegues, a 40-year-old resident of Charlotte, to five years in prison for armed cocaine trafficking.
Former postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft involving sports cards
A former U.S. Postal Service employee in Billings, Montana, has pleaded guilty to theft after being accused of stealing mail.
Conover-based Taiji Group settles allegations over improper PPP loan
Taiji Group USA, Inc., a paper converter based in Conover, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $460,395.09 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Coalition challenges Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 13 other attorneys general, has issued a statement in response to a preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge against President Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship.
Sioux City man receives federal sentence for refusing court order
A Sioux City man, Joel Perea-Duenas, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for contempt of court.
MS-13 member receives lengthy prison sentence for involvement in three murders
A Salvadoran national and member of the gang La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for his involvement in a criminal enterprise, which included three murders.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds IP Associate Wen Liao in Denver
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Wen Liao, Ph.D., to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.
Armstrong Teasdale Expands Litigation Practice in New York Office
Armstrong Teasdale is pleased to announce the addition of Partners Richard P. O’Leary and Matthew J. Rice, and Counsel Joanne P. Rogers to the firm’s Litigation practice group.