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A federal district court judge in Alaska sentenced a Palmer man to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment. In August 2022, a federal jury convicted John Smith of 10 felony charges including two counts of murder as well as robbery, drug, and firearm related charges following an eleven-day trial.
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Fish Hatchery Sentenced to Pay $1 Million in Fine and Restitution
A Cordova corporation was sentenced today to a $450,000 fine, $550,000 in restitution, and 5 years of probation.
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Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Two Florida men pleaded guilty today to charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Louisiana Doctor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay More Than $800,000 to Victims in Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy
Robert Clay Smith, age 61, an Alexandria, La., physician was sentenced yesterday to 48 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay more than $800,000 to workers’ compensation insurers, for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, health care fraud, and violations of federal anti-kickback laws.
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Rochester Man Indicted for Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain More Than $1 Million in CARES Act Funds
Heath Gauthier, 46, of Rochester, New Hampshire, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday and charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
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Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud
A Woodbridge man pleaded guilty today to illegally obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits from the state of California.
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Federal Jury Convicts Charleston Man of Drug and Gun Crimes
After three days of trial, a federal jury convicted Mark Bolling, 55, of Charleston, today of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 50 or more grams of methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and illegal possession of a firearm silencer.
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Convicted Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime
Dana Michael Russell, also known as “Anthony Roberts,” 36, of Giffithsville, Lincoln County, pleaded guilty today to possession of prepubescent child pornography.
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Inmate Pleads Guilty to Possessing Weapon at FCI Beckley
Matthew Jackson, 27, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley, pleaded guilty today to possession of a weapon by an inmate of a federal prison.
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Another Straw Purchaser Sentenced for Role in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
Kyla Gilbert, 26, of Beckley, was sentenced today to three years of federal probation in connection with a conspiracy to traffic more than 140 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
Eddie E. Kellom, also known as “Ace,” 23, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl.
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Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
Darion D. Jackson, also known as “D,” 23, of Michigan, was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Defendant Threw Object at Officers in One Incident, Poured Bucket Filled With Liquid on Officers in Second Confrontation
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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Killeen Career School, Director to Pay $9 Million for Defrauding Post-9/11 GI Bill Program
ELPSS Career Institute LLC, a career school located in Killeen, and its director, Ricky J. Daniels, Jr., were ordered in federal court in Waco on Wednesday, to pay $9,024,886.99 in damages and civil penalties to the United States under the False Claims Act for defrauding the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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Merrill Woman Sentenced to 3 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicole Elsholtz, 35, Merrill, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to three years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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Farley Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 3-Year-Old Victim to Produce, Distribute Child Pornography
A Farley, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to sexually assaulting a 3-year-old victim to produce child pornography and distribute it to others through the Kik application.
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New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of a Firearm From a Federal Firearm Licensee
Ryan Woods, 33, of Concord, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to theft of a firearm from a federal firearm licensee, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
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Madison Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Cocaine Conspiracy
Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jason Hall, 27, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to six years in prison for conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Hall pleaded guilty to this charge on October 31, 2022.
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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Child for Sex
A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 25 years’ incarceration and lifetime supervised release on his conviction for four counts related to the sexual exploitation of minors, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
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