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Mexican nationals plead guilty to illegal U.S. re-entry

Two Mexican nationals have pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after multiple deportations.


Kalorama resident sentenced for fraud scheme involving stolen checks

Deangelo Lorenzo Lewis, a 28-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison.


Transnational drug trafficking operation results in multiple sentences

Three individuals from Pennsylvania, Washington, and Arizona were sentenced in federal court for their roles in a transnational drug trafficking organization.


Nancy E. Larson named acting U.S. attorney for Northern District of Texas

Nancy E. Larson has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, following her appointment by President Donald J. Trump on May 29, 2025.


Fort Collins resident charged with bank robbery at Ent Credit Union

A Fort Collins man has been charged with bank robbery involving forced accompaniment, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.


Long Island manager charged with embezzling $1.6 million

Earlier today, Tony Ream was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.


Investment advisor charged with defrauding client out of $500K

An investment advisor from California has been charged with wire fraud in a federal court in Chicago.


Hammond woman receives two-year sentence for CARES Act fraud

Tracie L. Mixon, a 43-year-old resident of Hammond, Louisiana, has been sentenced to two years in prison for making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).


Former Key West firefighter faces federal charges over firearm possession

A former firefighter from Key West appeared in federal court today, facing charges related to possession of illegal firearms.


Louisiana man sentenced to life for child exploitation involving Philippine victims

Richard Dean Hicks, a 68-year-old man from Pioneer, Louisiana, has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children, as well as the production of child pornography.


Former CEO indicted for embezzling over $2 million in federal grants

The former Chief Executive Officer of Silver State Health Services, LLC, a not-for-profit federally qualified health center, appeared in court today on charges of embezzling over $2 million in federal grant money.


Two men sentenced for role in large-scale fentanyl operation

Javaris Latrey Johnson and Thomas Anthony Perry, both residents of York County, South Carolina, have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Guilty plea entered for shooting death outside northeast gas station

Damon McQuarters, a 45-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has entered a guilty plea for the second-degree murder of Michael Simpson.


Southern District files new immigration-related cases amid ongoing border security efforts

In a concerted effort to bolster border security, the Southern District of Texas has initiated 281 new cases from May 23-29 under Operation Take Back America.


Southern District files 135 border-related cases amid increased prosecution efforts

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 135 border-related cases this week.


Trump highlights $14 billion U.S. Steel-Nippon deal during Pennsylvania visit

President Donald J. Trump is visiting Pennsylvania today to promote a significant partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.


Arizona charges hundreds for immigration-related crimes

During the week of May 24 to May 30, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 257 individuals.


Connecticut man pleads guilty in multi-state driver's license fraud scheme

A Connecticut man has admitted guilt in a scheme to illegally obtain driver's licenses for individuals not eligible, primarily targeting illegal aliens.


Four plead guilty in DC shootings linked to gang violence

Derrico Johnson, Ronald Henderson, Daveon Robinson, and Demarco Robinson have entered guilty pleas for their roles in a series of shootings in Southeast Washington, D.C., according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of...


Jeff C. Coffman and Benjamin Klein named chiefs of White Plains Division

Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced changes in leadership within the Office's White Plains Division.