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News Release: Henderson, KY - A federal grand jury in Bowling Green returned a two-count indictment charging a local man with distribution of fentanyl causing two separate deaths in the Henderson area.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former New Jersey resident was charged with engaging in a fraudulent scheme to misappropriate more than approximately $430,000 belonging to his former New Jersey employer, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Former Beaverton Mayor Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-Dennis “Denny" Doyle, the former mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, pleaded guilty today in federal court to illegally possessing child pornography.


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.


Federal Inmate Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Murder of Fellow Inmate

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: HOUSTON ‐ A 23-year-old Pasadena man has admitted to firearm and drug trafficking offenses related to his role in the shooting of a Houston Police Department (HPD) officer, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery.


Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Curia Wisconsin, Inc. discussed on Oct. 11 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Buffalo Man Going to Prison for His Role in Cocaine Conspiracy

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Louis Gilbert, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 500 grams or more of cocaine, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


Two Men Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Father and Stepson, from State of Washington, Accused of Attacking Officers in Lower West Terrace Area.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that HERBERT ALLEN (“ALLEN"), age 37, and DION RIDLEY (“RIDLEY"), age 23, agreed to plead guilty to count one (1) of their indictment, charging Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code...


There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 14.


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Eli-ElSohly Laboratories on Oct. 11

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Comptroller of Investment Adviser Firm Sentenced to 80 Months in Multi-Million-Dollar Investment Fraud

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that VANIA MAY BELL, the former comptroller of Executive Compensation Planners, Inc. (“ECP"), a registered investment adviser and financial planning firm located in New City, New York, was sentenced to 80 months...


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justin Rivera Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Commit Sex Trafficking

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JUSTIN RIVERA, a/k/a “Denzel Rivera," a/k/a “Bangout," a/k/a “Jackie Chan," was sentenced to 21 years in prison for conspiring to sex traffic two victims. RIVERA was convicted following an eight-day jury trial in June 2021 before United States District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who imposed today’s sentence.


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Logan, Ohio, woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.


U.S. Attorney's Office For The Western District of North Carolina Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - U.S. Attorney Dena J. King joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), community organizations, and law enforcement partners in observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Santa Barbara man was sentenced today to 133 months in federal prison for stealing approximately $14 million from victims who thought their investments would be used to purchase annuities issued by Swiss insurance companies and for failing to pay over $3 million in federal income tax.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Friday sentenced a woman from St. Louis County, Missouri to a year and a day in prison and ordered her to repay the $267,239 she reaped in a pandemic-related fraud.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, and the U.S. Department of Justice, announced the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from financial fraud and exploitation. During the past year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Department...