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Robert Earl Cureton Jr., also known as "Black Rob," a 40-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to eight years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine.
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Mexican national convicted for eighth illegal reentry into the United States

A Mexican national, Enrique Melendez-Saldivar, has been found guilty of illegally reentering the United States.
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Canadian national sentenced for decade-long social security benefit fraud

Ellis Kingsep, a 77-year-old Canadian national residing in the United States, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA) of over $420,000.
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Former Michigan employee pleads guilty in $250K unemployment fraud scheme

A former employee of the State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has pleaded guilty to charges related to a significant unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme.
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Landover man receives 16-year sentence for Maryland robbery spree

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced James Kareen Day, a 43-year-old resident of Landover, Maryland, to 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed and attempted armed robberies across Howard, Montgomery,...
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Federal indictment unsealed for alleged bank fraud conspiracy involving forged checks

A federal indictment has been unsealed in Oklahoma City, charging eight individuals with their involvement in a conspiracy to steal mail and forge checks.
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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Mexican national, Francisco Torres-Ambrocio, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.
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Former VA nurse indicted for falsifying records related to patient's death

A former nurse at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston has been indicted for allegedly falsifying government records.
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Indiana man sentenced for illegal firearm sales linked to Mexico

David Joseph Mull, a 52-year-old resident of North Vernon, Indiana, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release.
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Francis Creek man indicted for transporting minors across state lines

On May 12, 2025, a federal indictment was unsealed against Michael J. Kornely, a 75-year-old resident of Francis Creek, Wisconsin.
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Buffalo man pleads guilty to firearm charge linked to drug trafficking

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Donta Williams, a 30-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Beckley man sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

Deona’tre Capri Dowell, a 31-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization.
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U.S. Attorney's Office announces multiple indictments for illegal reentry

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has announced a series of indictments and a guilty plea related to illegal reentry offenses.
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Rochester man admits guilt in child pornography case; sentencing set for September

A Rochester man has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
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Honduran national sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States

A Honduran national has been sentenced in New Orleans for re-entering the United States after being deported.
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Manhattan gang member sentenced for murder of innocent bystander

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Luis Filpo has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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New Orleans resident pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Brandon Jarrow, also known as Brandi Jarrow, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to charges related to the theft of government funds and making false statements under the...
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Former manager sentenced for defrauding Keolis Commuter Services out of millions

A former general manager of a Massachusetts-based electrical company has been sentenced in federal court for defrauding Keolis Commuter Services through a false invoicing scheme.
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Former Suffolk County Jail Officer pleads guilty in vehicle fraud scheme

A Quincy man has admitted guilt in a federal court for falsely claiming to sell repossessed vehicles by impersonating law enforcement officers.
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Buffalo man admits guilt in meth distribution case

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Mario Pittman Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to the distribution of methamphetamine.
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