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A Browning man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a fatal crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentencing of Chasen James Kipp,...
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DC hosts annual anti-violence summit focused on youth empowerment

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has announced its 15th Annual Anti Violence Youth Summit, titled "Making D.C. Safe and Beautiful."
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Brockton man sentenced for leading South Shore drug trafficking ring

A Brockton man, Giovanni Pina, 27, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Massachusetts. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young sentenced Pina to 138 months in prison,...
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Toppenish man pleads guilty to shooting at federal officers

Yakima, Washington – Leland James Vijarro, a 26-year-old resident of Toppenish, Washington, has pled guilty to assault and firearm charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
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Lewiston man receives five-year sentence for making violent threats

A Lewiston man, Trevor J. Lunney, has been sentenced to five years in prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for making violent threats against his lawyer, prosecutor, and the public.
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Dominican national charged with illegal US reentry after deportation

A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for reentering the United States illegally after being deported.
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Former financier admits to defrauding family member out of millions

A former financier has admitted guilt in a fraud case involving the misappropriation of $8.4 million from an elderly family member.
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Memphis man charged over fatal fentanyl overdoses

Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., the Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, has announced the indictment of Darian Glover, aged 28.
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Macon Mafia member sentenced for illegal gun possession

A member of the Macon Mafia has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
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Troy man pleads guilty in major marijuana trafficking case

Isiah Ti-Quan Clements, also known as "Zay," has pleaded guilty to charges of marijuana trafficking and money laundering.
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Oklahoma man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

An Oklahoma man, Landon Joe Black, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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Wolf Point man pleads guilty to assaults on Fort Peck Reservation

A Wolf Point resident, Philip Ray Azure, 22, has pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon following incidents on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
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Mobile County man receives over 24-year sentence for meth trafficking

On May 12, 2025, Robert Leon Johnson was sentenced to 294 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer.
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Guatemalan resident sentenced for armed robberies in Houston

A Guatemalan national residing in Houston has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for multiple armed robberies.
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Sinaloa Cartel leaders face unprecedented charges for narco-terrorism in U.S

An indictment has been unsealed in San Diego, marking the first time alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel have been charged with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism.
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Utah men charged in $3 million check fraud scheme targeting U.S. Treasury

An indictment has been unsealed in the District of Utah, charging three individuals with multiple offenses related to a check fraud scheme.
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U.S. Attorney addresses interference with ICE operations in Massachusetts

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has issued a statement concerning interference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Massachusetts.
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Illinois man charged with threatening former President Trump

An El Paso, Illinois resident, Derek Lopez, 27, has been charged in federal court for allegedly making threats against former President Donald J. Trump.
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Court orders reforms at Rikers Island; U.S. Attorney responds

The U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, has issued a statement regarding the recent court-ordered reforms at Rikers Island.
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Beaumont men receive federal prison sentences for grocery store robbery

Two men from Beaumont have been sentenced to federal prison following their involvement in a robbery at a local grocery store.
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