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Montana Man Arraigned on Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Montana man was arraigned today on misdemeanor charges, including disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021


Waseca Travel Agency Owner Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud

A Waseca man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Former Executive Director at Bedford Senior Living Center Sentenced to over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling Over $419,000 Over Five Years

Dara Little, 35, of Mitchell, Indiana, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of wire fraud.


New Orleans Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act

United States District Judge Lance M. Africk sentenced BRYCE JONES, age 23, of New Orleans, to 42 months in the Bureau of Prisons on January 11, 2023 for violating the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Taunton Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Million-Dollar Online Romance Scams

A Taunton man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in online romance scams targeting individuals in the United States.


Two Detroit Men Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy on the Red Lake Reservation

Two Detroit men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking operation targeting the Red Lake Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Bank Robbery

A Hyde Park man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to the armed robbery of a Hyde Park bank. Paul Whooten, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of armed bank robbery before U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris who scheduled sentencing for April 12, 2023. Whooten was charged in February 2020.


South Bend Man Sentenced To 180 Months In Prison

Shaquille Delaney, 32 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison

Jonathan Cross, 35 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to enticing a minor to engage in prostitution, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Illinois Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

An Illinois man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for coercing and enticing a minor to produce sexually explicit images and videos.


Tylertown Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

A Tylertown, Mississippi man pled guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Hattiesburg Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Hattiesburg, Miss.- A Hattiesburg, Mississippi man pled guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


San Diego Man Sentenced to Life for Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend

A San Diego man who killed his boyfriend by stabbing him 93 times was sentenced today to life in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.


Shelby County Woman Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

A Center woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Lorain Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Led to Overdose Death

Kevin L. Walker Jr., 31, of Lorain, was sentenced on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko after he pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and distribution of fentanyl that led to an overdose death.


Former Chief Financial Officer Of Email Security Company Pleads Guilty To $50 Million Scheme To Defraud Investors And Lenders

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NIHAT CARDAK, the former Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Virginia-based email security company GigaMedia Access Corporation, d/b/a GigaTrust (“GigaTrust”), pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court in connection with a scheme to defraud investors and lenders of millions of dollars through false and misleading misrepresentations, including fabricated bank statements and audit reports, and by impersonating a purported customer, auditor, and GigaTrust lawyer.


Victims of BitConnect Scheme to Receive More than $17 Million to Compensate for Losses

A federal judge has ordered Glenn Arcaro - one of the leaders of a massive cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded investors worldwide - to pay $17,646,801 dollars in restitution to approximately 800 victims from over 40 countries.


Waterloo Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Four Guns

Possessed Two Guns with Partially Obliterated Serial Numbers and Spent Over Two Months on the Run After Failing to Appear for Court


Owner of Ninja Electronics Retail Stores Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has entered pleas of guilty to three separate criminal charges arising out of his ownership and operation of a series of electronics reseller stores in the greater Pittsburgh area, United States Attorney Cindy Chung announced today. Milton I. Barr, age 36, entered pleas to separate counts charging him with Criminal Conspiracy, Mail Fraud and Money Laundering.


Local Man Sentenced for Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest

A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on a charge of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.