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Psychologist Convicted of Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: A federal jury convicted a licensed Illinois psychologist of defrauding Medicare over the course of several years by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for psychotherapy services he never provided.


New York Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A New York man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - David William McConnell, 39, of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty today to traveling in interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - On October 6, 2022, Omar Natalio Martinez Fontes, 51, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery and Alien Smuggling. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 20, 2022, before United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps.


Chesterfield Man Convicted in Scheme to Embezzle Funds in Law Firm Trust Account

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A federal jury convicted a Chesterfield man yesterday on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.


New York Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Distributing Child Sex Abuse Materials

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A New York resident has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in federal court to 72 months’ incarceration and 10 years of supervised release on his conviction of distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. The...


Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 292 Months in Federal Prison for Interference with Commerce by Robbery and Gun Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Forrest Hardy, age 33, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 292 months in federal prison following his convictions for interference with commerce by robbery. The Court further sentenced Hardy to serve five years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and ordered that the firearm involved be forfeited.


News Release: John Drago Structured Transactions to Assist Customers in Evading Taxes and Operated an Off-the-Books Payroll; Concealed More Than $9.5 Million from IRS.


U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Appoints Election Officer For The Middle District Of Florida

News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Roger B. Handberg announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Frank Talbot will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Talbot has been...


Jury Convicts Syracuse Man of Drug and Firearm Offenses

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - James Mack, age 39, of Syracuse, was convicted today following a four-day jury trial for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced...


Former Kerry Inc. Manager Pleads Guilty in Connection with Insanitary Plant Conditions Linked to 2018 Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak

News Release: A former quality assurance director for food manufacturer Kerry Inc. pleaded guilty today to charges related to the manufacture of a breakfast cereal linked to a 2018 outbreak of salmonellosis, or Salmonella poisoning.


Louisville Federal Grand Jury Returns Three Indictments Charging Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

News Release: Louisville, KY - A federal grand jury in Louisville returned three indictments this week separately charging three local men with fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), announced today that TAJ EVERLY, a former correction officer at Green Haven Correctional Facility...


News Release: FBI Las Vegas Federal Fact Friday: SIM Card Swapping.


Diamond Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Diamond, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for the sexual exploitation of a child.


Lackawanna County Man Pleads Guilty To Firearm Offense

News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Yasin Abdul-Mattin, age 50, of Scranton, pleaded guilty on Oct. 20, 2022, before U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion, to the charge of convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Fayetteville Woman Sentenced to 90 Months for Kidnapping Offense

News Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. - A Fayetteville woman was sentenced today to 90 months in prison for her role in a December 2018 kidnapping conspiracy. On April 8, 2021, Merianda Gray pled guilty to the charge. She was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release and to pay $2,000.00 in restitution.


News Release: Defendant allegedly claimed to be hiding in a dorm room with taser and pistols.


News Release: MIAMI - Delvin Thomas, 44, of West Palm Beach, Fla., has been charged with one count of extortion after using his chairman position to receive a kickback from a real-estate transaction.


Quincy, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Firearm Offenses

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Quincy, Illinois, man, Daniel Kramer, 50, of the 100 block of Earel Camp Road was sentenced on Oct. 18, 2022, to 120 months’ imprisonment for possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, 60 months’ imprisonment for possession of a firearm during...