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Manuel Chang, the former Finance Minister of Mozambique, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in Brooklyn.
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Arkansas pair sentenced for meth trafficking after being caught with large quantity
An Arkansas man and woman have been sentenced to a total of 308 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.
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Richmond man convicted for hiding loaded gun in child's clothing
Darneko Yates, a 30-year-old resident of Richmond, California, was found guilty of unlawful firearm possession after a bench trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.
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Fentanyl crackdown leads to reduced opioid overdoses in Abilene
Opioid overdose rates in Abilene have decreased significantly after a major crackdown on fentanyl traffickers, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton.
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LiveCare settles allegations over kickbacks for Medicare referrals
LiveCare Inc., a company based in Venice, Florida, has agreed to a settlement of up to $4.9 million.
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Sabine Parish man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine
Huey P. Scott, Jr., a resident of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Oakland businessman sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering
Jose Luis Garcia, co-owner of Envios Express in Oakland, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.
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Illinois man sentenced for assaulting police during Capitol breach
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
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U.S. Attorney warns Michigan residents about jury service scam calls
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten has issued a warning to residents in the Western District of Michigan about a scam involving false claims related to jury service.
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Putnam Valley couple sentenced for running prostitution businesses at NY massage parlors
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced the sentencing of Hong Ru Lin and Kena Zhao.
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Federal charges filed against foreign nationals for $6-million fraud scheme
James Aliyu, 29, has been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face federal charges related to a $6-million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
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Mexican Mafia members indicted for racketeering linked to Sinaloa Cartel
A federal grand jury has issued a six-count superseding indictment against several individuals accused of racketeering and controlled substance offenses.
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Los Angeles man admits guilt in $65M COVID tax credit fraud scheme
A Los Angeles man has admitted to a federal felony charge after seeking over $65 million in fraudulent tax credits from the IRS.
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Florida man indicted for transporting child sexual abuse material
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, a 52-year-old resident of Polk City, Florida.
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Washington man sentenced for role in fatal Southeast DC shooting
Niko Hall, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, DC, received a 14-year prison sentence for second-degree murder while armed.
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Mercer Island man sentenced for sexual assault on flight due to health concerns
A Mercer Island, Washington resident has been sentenced to ten years of supervised release, including two years of home incarceration, for the attempted sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact on an aircraft.
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Southern District indicts multiple defendants on federal firearms charges
Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include charges against individuals accused of illegally possessing firearms.
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Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices
The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging that the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes.
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Antlers resident sentenced for child sexual exploitation charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Clyde Park Crews III, a 34-year-old resident of Antlers, Oklahoma.
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Grandfather pleads guilty in international kidnapping case involving grandchild
Edwin Alonso Cuadros Bravo, a former resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of interstate and international kidnapping conspiracy.
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