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A Massachusetts man has admitted to his involvement in laundering large sums of drug money linked to suppliers from Central and South America.
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Boston man sentenced for gang-related racketeering, firearm, and drug crimes

A Boston-area man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a local gang known as Cameron Street.
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Mesa resident charged with arson after Tesla dealership fire in Phoenix

On April 30, 2025, a federal grand jury in Phoenix indicted Ian William Moses, 35, of Mesa, Arizona.
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Hammond man guilty of violating federal controlled substances act

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Kylin Sexton, 25, a Hammond resident, pleaded guilty on April 24, 2025, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance.
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Anaheim man found guilty on federal child sexual exploitation charges

An Anaheim man has been found guilty of federal child sexual exploitation crimes, sentencing him to potentially up to 30 years in prison.
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St. Louis woman sentenced for producing child pornography involving toddler

A St. Louis County woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel.
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New Jersey man admits guilt in tax evasion case

A New Jersey resident, Matthew Tucci, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges.
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Colorado man faces federal charges for payroll fraud and identity theft

A Colorado man, Julio Melendez, has been indicted on multiple charges including ten counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
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MS-13 members sentenced for 2022 Texas double murder that caused federal prison lockdown

The seven defendants connected to MS-13, a notorious transnational criminal organization, have been sentenced for a double murder that occurred in January 2022, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas,...
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Cleveland man sentenced to 71 months for fentanyl trafficking

Antonio D. Moncrief, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, has received a prison sentence of 71 months for his involvement in selling fentanyl in Ohio County.
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California City councilmember charged in hazardous waste transport conspiracy

Michael Kulikoff, a 39-year-old from California City and a city councilmember, was arrested today.
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Four charged in $53 million check fraud scheme involving U.S. Postal Service

Federal authorities have charged four individuals alleged to have been involved in a $53 million check fraud scheme.
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Upshur County man pleads guilty to unlawful firearm possession

John Felix Cathell III, a resident of French Creek, West Virginia, has admitted to the illegal possession of a firearm.
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Federal task force formed to ensure election integrity in New Jersey

Newark, N.J. - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has announced the establishment of a federal task force focused on maintaining the integrity of elections within the district.
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Operation Take Back America addresses firearms and immigration violations in North Carolina

In Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson has announced charges against 11 individuals in April related to firearms offenses and immigration violations.
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Terrell receives 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Michael Edward Terrell, 46, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for attempting to receive and distribute child pornography.
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USDA's Blanche visits EDPA, discusses priorities with Metcalf

United States Attorney David Metcalf welcomed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche during his visit to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) on Friday.
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Former Army soldier found guilty of sexual abuse charges involving minors

A man previously stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, has been found guilty of crimes involving child sexual abuse by a jury in the Southern District of Georgia.
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U.S. Attorney Habba launches strike force targeting fentanyl precursor suppliers

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has initiated a new effort to combat the influx of fentanyl precursors into the United States.
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Leader of drug trafficking group sentenced to life in Oklahoma

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Heath Lloyd Taylor, 46, was sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy.
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