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Former Primary Health Network manager sentenced to 30 months for fraud and tax offenses

Mark Marriott has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted for defrauding Primary Health Network through multiple schemes involving wire fraud, money laundering,and filing false tax returns.Former CEOs Drew Pierceand Jack Laeng were also recently sentenced.The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities against financial crimes targeting nonprofit organizations.


Autism researcher extradited from Germany to face federal charges of stealing CDC grant money

Danish researcher Poul Thorsen has been extradited from Germany after years evading arrest over allegations he stole over $1 million meant for autism research grants funded by CDC programs administered through Denmark. Authorities say his prosecution underscores efforts against international financial crimes involving misuse of federally funded science.


Crittenden man sentenced to nearly 20 years for child exploitation offenses

A Crittenden man has been sentenced to nearly twenty years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say Robert Luke Divine was apprehended during an undercover operation in January last year following evidence found on multiple electronic devices.


Anderson man sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking

Mayo Pickens has been sentenced to almost fifteen years in prison after authorities found large quantities of cocaine at his Anderson residence along with firearms and cash. The sentencing follows coordinated efforts by local law enforcement and federal agencies.


San Juan woman indicted for making false statements to the FBI

A San Juan woman has been indicted on charges related to making false statements to FBI agents about her whereabouts during an ongoing investigation. The case was announced by federal authorities who emphasized that an indictment does not constitute guilt.


Hastings man indicted for theft of over $100,000 in federal taxpayer funds

A Hastings man has been indicted on charges related to stealing more than $100,000 from federal benefit programs over several years. Authorities allege Michael Lee Brooks continued collecting his deceased father's Social Security benefits while also defrauding nutrition assistance programs.


Tucson man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for aggravated sexual abuse

A Tucson man has been sentenced to over seventeen years in prison for aggravated sexual abuse following an assault that occurred on tribal land. Authorities say Steven Daniel Buitimea pleaded guilty after investigators from multiple agencies reviewed evidence related to the case.


Maryland man sentenced to 32 months for counterfeit money scheme while on supervised release

A Dundalk man received a prison sentence after admitting he bought fake bills online and spent them at grocery stores while under supervision from an earlier conviction. Federal authorities highlighted their investigation into how he acquired instructions online about counterfeiting techniques.


Gainesville man sentenced to seven years for drug and firearm offenses

A Gainesville man received seven years in prison after pleading guilty on multiple drug distribution and weapons charges. Authorities say this sentencing demonstrates ongoing joint efforts against violent crime under Operation Take Back America.


Cassidy and Republican lawmakers file amicus brief urging Supreme Court to reinstate abortion drug restrictions

Senator Bill Cassidy led over 100 Republican lawmakers filing a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting stricter regulations on chemical abortion drugs like mifepristone. Lawmakers argue these safeguards are necessary for women's safety following recent changes allowing mail-order distribution without medical supervision.


Eight-time convicted felon sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking in Atlanta

A man with eight prior felony convictions has been sentenced in Atlanta federal court for conspiring to distribute large amounts of dangerous narcotics including fentanyl. Authorities say this sentencing reflects strong cooperation among multiple law enforcement agencies focused on combating regional drug trafficking.


Eleven men charged in D.C. federal indictment for transnational methamphetamine and GBL trafficking

Federal prosecutors announced charges against eleven men accused of running an international methamphetamine and GBL trafficking network operating along the East Coast. Authorities say massive amounts of drugs were imported from California and South Korea before being distributed locally through complex methods involving shell companies.


Michigan man sentenced to 20 years for attempting to support ISIS and possessing a destructive device

Aws Mohammed Naser has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted on charges related to supporting ISIS and possessing explosives components. Authorities say Naser attempted multiple times over several years both domestically and abroad before being apprehended through coordinated law enforcement efforts.


New York man sentenced for failing to update sex offender registration after interstate travel

Cornell Cordon has been sentenced for failing to comply with federal sex offender registry laws after moving between states. The case underscores national efforts under SORNA regulations aimed at protecting communities.


Coosada man sentenced to federal prison for drug and firearm convictions

A Coosada man has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm. Law enforcement discovered drugs and a handgun during a traffic stop in Montgomery. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.


FEMA Review Council releases final report

The FEMA Review Council has released its final report after reviewing agency operations under presidential direction. Officials say new reforms will help make disaster response more efficient across all levels.


Federal indictment charges Lamar Bunch with firearm possession as a felon in Tallahassee

Lamar Bunch has been indicted on charges related to firearm possession by a convicted felon following an announcement by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin on May 7. The case will proceed with an arraignment held in Tallahassee and jury trial scheduled for June.


Laredo man sentenced to prison for cocaine trafficking and illegal reentry

A Mexican national living in Laredo has been sentenced for his role in organizing large-scale cocaine trafficking across state lines while residing illegally after removal from the United States. Authorities say more than $1 million worth of drugs were seized during coordinated operations.


California man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography and transferring obscene material to a minor

A California man has pled guilty after admitting he received explicit materials from a minor he met online. Authorities credit educational outreach programs with helping bring attention to such crimes involving children.


St. Louis felon sentenced to 27 years in prison for gun crimes

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison following multiple convictions related to firearm possession by a felon. The case underscores federal efforts against violent crime as part of Operation Take Back America.