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Corpus Christi resident sentenced to 20 years for trafficking child pornography
A Corpus Christi resident, aged 23, received a federal prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of Pete Frank, who pleaded guilty on November 25, 2024. U.S. District...
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal U.S. entry after prior removal
A Honduran national, Josue Osmin Montoya Acosta, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland for illegally entering the United States after a prior removal.
Connecticut wholesaler admits to $1.2 million tobacco tax scheme
Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced a plea of guilty from Khawar M. Khokhar in connection with a fraudulent scheme against the state.
Vermont residents charged with Medicaid fraud amid investigation
Julie and Stephen Maskell, both residents of Eden, Vermont, face separate felony charges of Medicaid Fraud, as announced by the Attorney General’s Office.
California man sentenced to 12 years for drug conspiracy in New York
Eric C. Jackson, a 33-year-old resident from San Diego, California, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking organization.
Harrisburg man sentenced for possessing firearm as convicted felon
Ajear Anthony Miller-Carter, a 24-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison.
Snow removal business owner in Pittsburgh convicted of fraud and money laundering
A federal jury has found Charles W. Lantzman, a Pittsburgh-based snow removal business owner, guilty of five counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering.
Former BLS economist admits to false sick leave claims, pleads guilty
Matthew Hong, a former economist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), admitted guilt in U.S. District Court for making false statements regarding sick leave compensation.
State Trooper Tara Lee reflects on security role and cancer battle
Tennessee State Trooper Tara Lee has made a significant impact since joining the Capitol Protection Unit in 2016.
Puerto Rican businessmen and CPA indicted for CARES Act fraud scheme
Two businessmen, a certified public accountant, and four Puerto Rico-based companies have been indicted on charges of fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
New Haven man sentenced for role in catalytic converter theft ring
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Mervin Figueroa, a 27-year-old from New Haven, for his involvement in a catalytic converter theft ring.
Bradford County man sentenced for sexual abuse of child
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Matthew Chapman, aged 43, has been sentenced to a term ranging from 15 months to seven years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child.
Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry in Texas
A Mexican national, Valentin Hernandez-Yanez, has received a sentence for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Houston woman pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar debit card fraud case
A Houston woman, Jaysha Victorian, has confessed to participating in a scheme involving the unauthorized allocation of funds to prepaid debit cards. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development following Victorian's guilty plea to...
State attorneys general sue Trump administration for halting NIH medical research grants
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 16 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Mexican man pleads guilty in smuggling case leading to death
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to involvement in an alien smuggling operation that resulted in a death, according to an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Attorney General Mayes and Secretary Fontes challenge Trump administration over executive order
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes have aligned with a coalition of 19 states to file a lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and other Trump Administration officials.
Warning issued for jury duty scam in central South Dakota
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) has issued a warning about a jury duty scam affecting residents in central South Dakota.
Men convicted of distributing methamphetamine in South Dakota
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal jury has convicted Christopher Spider, also known as "House," from South Dakota, and Lance Brunsting from Colorado, of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine across South Dakota,...
Attorney General Uthmeier secures 25-year sentence for possession of child abuse materials
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has achieved a legal victory by securing a 25-year prison sentence for Lucus Figueroa, a predator charged with 22 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material...