Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Muskogee man sentenced to over two years for illegal possession of ammunition

DaQurius Razjoune Johnson, a 33-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Jefferson County man receives 35-year sentence for sexual abuse recordings involving minors

A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for recording his sexual abuse of two minors, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri. U.S. District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone handed...


Miami executives convicted in $34 million Medicare Advantage fraud targeting elderly

Two healthcare executives were convicted by a federal jury in Miami on December 22, 2025, for their involvement in a scheme that led to approximately $34 million in false and fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare Advantage plans.


U.S. Attorney's Office seeks forfeiture of $200K Tether linked to crypto investment scam

The United States Attorney’s Office in Boston has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover more than 200,000 USDT (Tether), which is believed to be the proceeds of an online cryptocurrency investment fraud.


Smithville man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Kendall James Hopper, a 62-year-old resident of Smithville, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to time served for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


A man from Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges related to the possession of videos and images depicting child sexual abuse.


Senator Ted Cruz calls for impeachment proceedings against federal judges

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, led a hearing titled “Impeachment: Holding Rogue Judges Accountable” in Washington, D.C. The session...


Orange County judge agrees to plead guilty in workers’ comp fraud case

An Orange County Superior Court judge, Israel Claustro, has been federally charged with mail fraud in connection to a scheme involving California’s workers’ compensation program.


Naugatuck man indicted on multiple federal child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has indicted Sean Sayer, 22, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, on 15 counts related to child exploitation offenses.


Plano men receive federal sentences for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

Two men from Plano, Texas, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Tuba City man receives 23-year federal sentence for murder

Brandon Hyden, a 40-year-old resident of Tuba City, Arizona, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for second degree murder. U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa handed down the sentence on December 16, 2025.


Three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with the theft of mail from collection boxes and postal vehicles throughout Northern New Jersey, according to an announcement by Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello.


Mexican national sentenced to 25 years for meth trafficking in Tampa Bay

Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca, a 31-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamine in the Tampa Bay area.


Philadelphia man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

Mario Fernandez Nunez, 23, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Mason City man receives ten-year federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution

Charles Robinson, 44, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


La Motte man sentenced to five years for threats and unregistered firearm

A La Motte, Iowa man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sending threatening text messages and possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle and silencer.


Dallas man sentenced to over six years for armed convenience store robberies

A Dallas man has received a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a series of violent robberies, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Former Florida man sentenced for tech support scam targeting elderly victims nationwide

John Kuhlmann, a 79-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to pay more than $1 million in restitution and serve three years of supervised release for his role in a computer tech support fraud scheme that targeted elderly...


Repeat offender sentenced to over 17 years for fentanyl trafficking in Spokane

Kenneth H. Crause, 55, has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for possession with intent to deliver over 400 grams of fentanyl.


Arizona couple pleads guilty in fraudulent medical clinic scheme

Mary and Fred Blakley of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges involving mail and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and defraud the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).