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Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced for operating a credit card skimming scheme targeting grocery stores across Alabama and Mississippi. The scheme led to nearly $51 thousand in actual losses with intended losses approaching $1.8 million.
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Congo national sentenced to prison for email fraud and money laundering scheme
A man from Congo living in Texas has been sentenced for participating in an email fraud scheme targeting an Alabama business. He received over $200,000 through fraudulent transfers before redistributing proceeds among conspirators.
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Dothan man sentenced to 30 years in federal meth trafficking case
Larenta Deshawn Dawkins has been sentenced to thirty years for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute after an investigation uncovered shipments sent from out-of-state sources into Alabama communities. Law enforcement officials say this sentence sends a strong message against drug trafficking.
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Five members of sex trafficking ring sentenced to nearly 120 years in prison
Five people have been sentenced to nearly 120 years combined for running a violent sex trafficking ring led by Kimani Jones in Alabama. The sentences include significant prison time and restitution payments for abusing multiple women and girls over several years.
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Mississippi man ordered to pay $31 million for healthcare kickback scheme
A Mississippi man has been ordered to pay over $31 million after being found liable for orchestrating a kickback scheme targeting federal healthcare programs. The judgment follows an investigation into illegal patient referrals involving TRICARE beneficiaries.
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Two men sentenced in Alabama for mail and bank fraud conspiracy
Two Alabama men have been sentenced for their roles in a mail theft and bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks and fraudulent deposits. Authorities say two other co-conspirators have also faced or are awaiting sentencing.
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Miami man receives prison sentence for installing card skimmers on Alabama grocery terminals
A Miami man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to install card skimming devices on grocery store payment terminals in Alabama’s River Region.
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Two Montgomery men sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
Two Montgomery residents have received federal prison sentences for illegal firearm possession, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
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Montgomery man receives 40-year sentence for deadly gas station shooting
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting at a local gas station.
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Hope Hull man sentenced to nearly six years for Montgomery gun store theft
A Hope Hull resident has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for stealing firearms from a gun store in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Montgomery man sentenced for leading $9 million mail fraud scheme
A Montgomery man has received a federal prison sentence for his role in a large-scale mail and bank fraud conspiracy, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
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Georgia man receives six-year sentence for possession of child sexual abuse material
A federal judge has sentenced Sydney Seymour Carpenter, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Ludowici, Georgia, to six years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Georgia woman sentenced for stealing from federal employees’ retirement accounts
A woman from LaGrange, Georgia, has been sentenced for her involvement in a scheme to steal funds from federal employees’ Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement accounts.
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Mexican national sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking and gun crimes in Alabama
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses following his illegal reentry into the United States, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
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Montgomery man sentenced to seven years for gun crime while on federal probation
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a gun-related offense committed while he was on supervised release, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
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Middle District of Alabama highlights actions during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama has marked National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by emphasizing its commitment to fighting human trafficking and supporting victims.
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Auburn man sentenced to over 24 years for advertising child sexual abuse material
A federal judge has sentenced Jacob Parker, a 49-year-old resident of Auburn, Alabama, to 292 months in prison for conspiracy to advertise child sexual abuse material.
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Federal court sentences two men for armed robbery at Montgomery business
Two men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in the March 2025 robbery of a Montgomery dry cleaning business, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sara Jones.
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Guatemalan man indicted for illegal reentry after prior deportations
A Guatemalan citizen, Bayron Leopoldo Perez Batres, age 63 and living in Beltsville, Maryland, appeared in federal court in the District of Maryland.
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Montgomery man found guilty on five federal drug trafficking charges
A Montgomery man has been convicted on multiple federal drug trafficking charges following a jury trial, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
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