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Political Consultant Sentenced for Scheme Involving Illegal Foreign Campaign Contribution to 2016 Presidential Campaign

A Texas man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his role in funneling illegal foreign campaign contributions from a Russian national to a 2016 presidential campaign.


Midland Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

A San Antonio man was sentenced in federal court in Midland today to 181 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring in Midland.


Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 50 Years Combined in Federal Prison

The final member of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced yesterday to federal prison for crimes related to the Distribution of Fentanyl.


Three Miami Men Sentenced to Life for Pawn Shop Robberies and Murders

Senior United States District Judge James I. Cohn has sentenced Jonathan Cruz, 36, Eric Ortiz Melendez, 28, and Jorge Aponte Figueroa, 25, to life in federal prison for their participation in violent robberies and murders.


Recidivist Defendant Charged In Connection With Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Targeting Senior Executives Of Investment Firms

Jonathan Ghertler Also Allegedly Impersonated the Partner of a Global Law Firm on Telephone Calls with Federal Agents Investigating His Scheme


Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

Daniel E. Russo pleaded guilty today in federal court in Brooklyn to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone, distribution and possession of oxycodone, and nine counts of filing false personal and corporate tax returns.


Jefferson Man Sentenced to 2 ½ Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Brian Battle, 45, Jefferson, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 2 ½ years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Troy Rivetti to Serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Troy Rivetti, First Assistant to former United States Attorney to Cindy K. Chung, has been named Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania effective today.


Woman Sentenced for Federal Witness Tampering in Relation to Trial for Gang-Related Murder and Multistate Drug Trafficking Ring

A Springfield woman was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in prison for witness tampering that occurred at the onset of a multi-week federal trial against four individuals relating to a murder, violent gang enterprise, and a drug trafficking conspiracy operating in Virginia, California, and several other states.


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A Search At The Defendant’s Residence Also Recovered Four “Ghost Guns,” Including One that Was Modified to be a Machinegun


Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

WALTER ALVAREZ TIRADO, age 33, a resident of Madisonville, Kentucky, pled guilty on February 16, 2023 before U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Department of Justice Announces Joint Efforts for the Inspection of Animals at the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo

United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces the coordination of efforts between the United States Department of Justice and the Puerto Rico Department of Environment and Natural Resources with respect to the health and welfare of the animals housed at the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo and the holding facility known as the Centro de Detención en Cambalache (collectively the “Zoo”).


Senior Oil and Gas Trader and Brazil-Based Intermediary Charged in Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme

An indictment was unsealed today in the District of Connecticut charging a Connecticut man and a foreign national with conspiracy, multiple counts of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme to pay bribes to Brazilian officials to win contracts with Brazil’s state-owned and state-controlled energy company, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (Petrobras).


Five Idaho Men Indicted for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

A federal grand jury in Boise returned an eight-count indictment on February 15, 2023, charging five Idaho men with distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl, aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine, and conspiracy to do the same, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


Federal Jury Finds Minneapolis Felon Guilty of Possession of a Machinegun and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

A Minneapolis man has been found guilty by a federal jury of possession of a machinegun and illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


St. Paul Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms

A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Inola Man and Tulsa Man Plead Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Two men pleaded guilty this week in federal court to child pornography charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Federal Prison Inmate Sentenced to 24 Months After Pleading Guilty to Attempting to Obtain Contraband

An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (“FCI”) in Sandstone has been sentenced to an additional 24 months in prison for attempting to obtain contraband in prison, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Hocking County man sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children as young as 3 years old

A Logan, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court here today to 540 months for producing child pornography of a three-year-old child and possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse, some of which depicted other minor children to whom the defendant had access.


Trotwood man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine crimes

Rasean J. Piner, 35, of Trotwood, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 151 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute bulk amounts of narcotics.