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News Release: In an indictment unsealed yesterday, a Miami grand jury charged three defendants for their roles in an alleged scheme to fabricate and falsify clinical drug trial data, the Department of Justice announced.


Federal Felon Indicted for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms law, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: DETROIT - A federal inmate was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison yesterday for murdering a fellow inmate at Milan Correctional Facility, in Milan, Michigan, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.


News Release: Duenas-Topete was involved in the distribution of over 10 pounds of methamphetamine.


Senior Prosecutors Named to Lead U.S. Attorney’s Criminal Division

News Release: PROVIDENCE - United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has named two senior prosecutors to lead the United States Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division.


There were 53 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in September.


News Release: A man who was found with a loaded stolen firearm during a traffic stop was sentenced Oct. 12, 2022, to more than three years in federal prison.


U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service publishes 28 press releases in September

There were 28 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service in September.


News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man has been sentenced for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.


Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Fisher Clinical Services, Inc. discussed on Oct. 13 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Nevada Woman Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Transporting Minor to Montana for Prostitution

News Release: BILLINGS - A Nevada woman who admitted to bringing a minor girl to Billings for prostitution was sentenced today to eight years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


North Carolina Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of a False Tax Return

News Release: GREENSBORO, NC - A Durham woman pleaded guilty on Oct. 12, 2022, to the charge of aiding and assisting in the filing of a false tax return, announced U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston of the Middle District of North Carolina and Special Agent in Charge Donald “Trey" Eakins of IRS-Criminal Investigation, Charlotte Field Office.


Tulare County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Charges

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jonathan Gallegos, 32, of Ivanhoe, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana and using a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.



News Release: EL DORADO - The final member of a South Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced yesterday to federal prison for the Distribution of Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District Court in El Dorado.


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Irvine Labs, Inc. discussed on Oct. 13 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Yakima, Washington - Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that James Dean Cloud, age 39, and Donovan Quinn Carter Cloud, age 35, were sentenced by Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian for crimes involving multiple murders and a carjacking...


Leader of a Conspiracy to Manufacture, Import, and Sell Counterfeit Military Clothing and Gear Sentenced

News Release: Tens of thousands of unsafe counterfeit pieces of apparel and gear were sold to the U.S. military to be issued to active duty airmen.


Okeechobee County Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: MIAMI - Mitchell A. Ellis, 34, of Okeechobee County, Fla., was sentenced on October 12 by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon to 16 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. He also was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - On Sept. 27, 2022, Eric Christopher Segundo-Antone, 22, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 33 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Segundo-Antone previously pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor.