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Identical twins receive over 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking

Quincey Oneil Jackson and Quinton Oneil Jackson, both aged 41 and residents of Columbia, have been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison after admitting guilt to a conspiracy involving the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of...


Baltimore man sentenced to twelve years for leading fentanyl trafficking operation

Tyon Bailey, 31, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Baltimore man sentenced to over ten years for fentanyl trafficking and gun offense

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for firearm and drug offenses.


Central Georgia woman convicted in scheme involving COVID-19 relief loan fraud

A resident of Milledgeville, Georgia, was convicted on charges related to a scheme to obtain COVID-19 relief funds under false pretenses.


Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after traffic stop in Maine

An Ecuadorian woman has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, to reentering the United States after a prior removal.


Second member of Lows gang pleads guilty in Minneapolis bank fraud case

Peter Amondo Anderson, also known as “Nacho,” has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.


California man charged with $10 million loan fraud scheme targeting SEC

A California man has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly orchestrating a scheme to obtain a $10 million loan under false pretenses.


Tri-Cities urgent care provider settles overbilling claims with $2.8 million payment

Health First Urgent Care, which operates clinics in Richland and Pasco, Washington, has agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve allegations of overbilling Medicare and Medicaid for diagnostic tests.


Southfield doctor sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions worth millions

Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in a scheme to illegally prescribe more than 200,000 opioid pills valued at over $5.2 million.


Birmingham man pleads guilty to plotting murder-for-hire targeting family

A Birmingham resident has admitted guilt to charges related to a murder-for-hire plot, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Poplar man receives federal prison sentence for sexual abuse of minor

A Poplar man, Jonathan Robert Walking Eagle, 23, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for sexually abusing a minor.


Tulsa man charged with attempting to provide weapons for terrorist organization

A Tulsa man, Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide weapons to an individual he believed was acting on behalf of al-Qa’ida.


Tangipahoa man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

A Ponchatoula man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Newton psychologist agrees to plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering

A psychologist from Newton, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly defrauding two individuals, including a psychotherapy patient and a relative.


New Jersey man sentenced to over seven years for distributing child pornography

Khayan Garner, a 57-year-old resident of Woodbridge, New Jersey, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for distributing child pornography.


Long Island man sentenced to 22 years for fatal distribution of fentanyl

Earlier today, Ryan Mueller was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a retired police officer.


Dearborn man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after antisemitic threats at synagogue

Hassan Chokr, a 38-year-old resident of Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to 34 months in prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms after an incident involving antisemitic threats at a local synagogue.


Gosar introduces bills to reverse national monument designations affecting federal lands

Congressman Paul A. Gosar has introduced two bills aimed at reversing the designation of certain national monuments that restrict federal land use.


Three convicted for roles in nationwide drug distribution conspiracy

Three individuals from Arizona and Washington have been convicted in federal court for their involvement in a transnational drug trafficking organization, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Federal grand jury returns indictments for crimes including child exploitation and drug trafficking

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned several indictments, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison.