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A Houston man, aged 47, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in a romance scheme that targeted citizens across the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
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Los Angeles woman sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A Los Angeles woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans and attempting to secure nearly $1.3 million in pandemic-related tax credits, according to the Justice...
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Navajo man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal shooting
A Navajo man has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of second-degree murder and firearms violations related to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2022.
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Cartel leader linked to Southlake murder-for-hire extradited from Mexico
Among the 29 cartel leaders extradited from Mexico to the United States recently is Jose Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, known as "El Gato," according to Chad Meacham, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Italian man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges in Miami
An Italian national residing in Miami has pleaded guilty to charges related to child exploitation.
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Fort Myers man pleads guilty to armed robbery charges
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that Kevoun Najae Watts, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to charges related to armed robbery.
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Tulsa man receives life sentence for murder conviction
A transient man, Cameron Lynn, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction for first-degree murder in Indian Country.
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Orlando man faces charges in alleged child sextortion scheme
An Orlando man, Montrey Roseberry, aged 19, has been indicted on multiple charges related to a child sextortion scheme.
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Four plead guilty in North Charleston public corruption case
Following the announcement of charges against eight individuals in a public corruption scheme, four have entered guilty pleas.
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Chesapeake man pleads guilty to child coercion attempt
A Chesapeake man has entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a child.
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Standoff-triggering felon sentenced to over three years for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Randy Wilkes, a 43-year-old convicted felon, to 40 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Georgia man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug organization
A Newnan, Georgia man involved in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall has been sentenced in federal court.
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Missouri men admit using stolen checks for fraudulent activities
Four men from Franklin County, Missouri, have admitted to using stolen checks from the U.S. Mail to commit bank fraud.
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Kentucky man sentenced to 35 years for production of child pornography
A man from Debord, Kentucky, Dustin Newsome, 35, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Friday.
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Mahnomen man indicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon
A Mahnomen man has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
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Vinton man indicted for sexual exploitation involving minors
A federal grand jury in Roanoke has indicted a Vinton, Virginia man on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
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Former non-profit director charged with embezzlement and tax evasion
Howard Solomon, a 38-year-old resident of Oakland, faces charges of mail fraud and tax evasion related to his former role as executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association.
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Two former Jal police officers convicted for civil rights violations
A federal jury has found two former officers of the Jal Police Department guilty of violating an individual's civil rights during a 2021 incident that resulted in the person's death.
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Clewiston man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm offenses
A Clewiston resident, Antowan Jabaar Cain, aged 45, has entered a guilty plea for distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking activities.
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Oahu clinic owner sentenced for defrauding healthcare programs
Stephen Timothy Wells, a resident of Waialua and owner of Oahu Spine and Rehab, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for health care fraud.
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