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The wife of the former long-time Commissioner of an East King County drainage district was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and three years of supervised release for multiple federal felonies connected to a scheme to steal tax dollars intended for flood control, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown.
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Suamico and Kaukauna Car Dealer Sentenced on Fraud Charge

United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on January 5, 2023, John M. Solberg (age: 40) of Suamico, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach.
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Luzerne County Man Pleads Guilty To Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that William Heck, age 41, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on January 5, 2023, before U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion, to a charge of possession with intent to distribute more than fifty grams of methamphetamine and additional amounts of fentanyl.
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Monroe County Man Sentenced To 25 Years’ Imprisonment For Distributing Controlled Substances Resulting In Death

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, Johnson and Nickas were engaged in a conspiracy to obtain and distribute controlled substances, heroin and fentanyl, for the time beginning January 2020 through March 2021, which resulted in a death.
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Grand Junction man convicted, sentenced to life for fentanyl distribution that resulted in death

A Grand Junction man was sentenced to life in federal prison for his distribution of fentanyl that resulted in death.
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Pittsburgh Man Admits Robbing Local Banks

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to bank robbery charges, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
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Federal Agent Arrested for Receiving Gratuity and Making False Statement

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment on Friday Jan. 13, 2023, charging Javier Delgado-Padín, a special agent of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations, with receiving and accepting something of value in exchange for him performing his official duties and making a false statement.
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Ohio Man and Two Others Indicted for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Accused of Spraying Chemical Irritant at Officers; Two Others Charged With Misdemeanor Offenses.
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U.S. Marshals Capture Tennessee Murder Fugitive in Louisiana

News Release: Fort Smith, AR - On January 9, 2020, the U.S. Marshals led Western Arkansas Fugitive Task Force (WATF) captured Xavier Holloway Jr., 26, who was wanted by Nashville, Tennessee authorities for criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and possession of a weapon during a dangerous felony.
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FBI Charlotte Offering $25,000 Reward in Lincolnton Crisis Pregnancy Arson Investigation

News Release: FBI Charlotte Offering $25,000 Reward in Lincolnton Crisis Pregnancy Arson Investigation.
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Ship Owner and Operator Sentenced for Environmental Crimes

News Release: Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, two related companies based in Greece, were sentenced today for committing knowing and willful violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act related to their role as the operator and owner of the Motor Vessel (M/V) Joanna.
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Salt Lake City FBI Accepting Applications for 2023 Spring Citizens Academy in Boise

News Release: Salt Lake City FBI Accepting Applications for 2023 Spring Citizens Academy in Boise.
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Bộ Tư Pháp Giải Quyết Vấn Đề Tiếp Cận Ngôn Ngữ Liên Quan Đến Tòa Án Tối Cao Louisiana

News Release: Lưu ý: Thông cáo báo chí này đã được dịch sang nhiều ngôn ngữ khác nhau. Vui lòng xem tập tài liệu đính kèm bên dưới.
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Former Elementary School Teacher Convicted of Sexually Abusing Children

News Release: A federal jury convicted a former elementary school teacher yesterday for sexually abusing four former students.
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Buffalo Man Going to Prison on Fentanyl Charge

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Sherron Kye, 39, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and 4-ANPP, was sentenced to serve 40 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
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Bronx Man Convicted in Connection with June 2022 Shooting of Man in Elevator

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction in Manhattan federal court of STEPHEN SIMMONS, a/k/a “S-Dot," for possessing ammunition that he used to shoot a man in the leg on June 16, 2022. The jury convicted SIMMONS following trial before U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni.
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تحسم وزارة العدل مسألة الوصول إلى اللغة المتعلقة بمحكمة لويزيانا العليا

News Release: ملحوظة: هذا البيان الصحفي مترجم إلى لغات مختلفة. انظر المرفقات الواردة أدناه.
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FBI Portland Division Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in Several Arson Investigations

News Release: FBI Portland Division Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in Several Arson Investigations.
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Tolleson, Arizona, man pleaded guilty today to production of child sexual abuse material.
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Georgia Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Trafficking in Indiana

News Release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Northern District of Indiana announced that Christopher Hale, 42, of Ellenwood, Georgia, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
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