U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
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Ian Zephyrin has been indicted on multiple charges following an alleged attack on Metropolitan Police Department officers last year in Washington, D.C., prosecutors announced this week. Authorities say he injured one officer during his arrest after leaving a CVS store without paying for merchandise.
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Ashaad Anthony Turner received a federal prison sentence for possessing a stolen gun while planning drug distribution in Northwest Washington, D.C., authorities said Wednesday. The sentencing follows Turner's third firearms-related conviction within five years.
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Ramon Leonard pleaded guilty to two counts of strangulation involving his former romantic partner last year, officials announced March 27. Authorities say these repeated acts underscore their commitment against domestic violence offenders.
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John H. Windom has been charged with concealing cash and gifts received from government contractors during his leadership at Veterans Affairs' electronic health records project. Prosecutors allege he failed to disclose these benefits over several years while overseeing one of federal government's largest IT contracts.
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Two brothers from Washington D.C., Asheile and Darren Foster, have been charged following the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer on March 23rd. Authorities say both suspects were quickly apprehended after fleeing the scene and now face multiple serious charges.
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Raymond Dodd has been convicted by a jury for kidnapping and assaulting his romantic partner during an incident in March 2024. Authorities described how the victim escaped after being held captive for several hours. Sentencing is set for May.
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Samuel Braxton has been sentenced for running a major drug trafficking network while imprisoned at FCI Fort Dix. Authorities say he coordinated shipments of fentanyl into the Washington area using contraband phones from his cell.
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Erick Blanco-Cordova has been sentenced to two years in prison for pointing a gun at a taxi driver during an incident in November 2019. His co-defendant received five years after being convicted by jury last year.
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Marcus Hazel was sentenced to ten months in prison for strangling his girlfriend after an argument over a cell phone at a Washington hotel last November. Authorities say he pleaded guilty earlier this year and was prosecuted by local officials.
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Reginald Steele Jr., age 26 from Washington D.C., received a sentence of 107 years for killing Malachi Lukes in March 2020 along with involvement in another shooting incident that same year. Authorities say this case marks an important step against gang violence.
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Maurice Tutt has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in Southeast Washington. The case involved detailed surveillance and cooperation among several law enforcement agencies.
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Charles E. General has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a stolen handgun while being a convicted felon in Washington D.C., authorities announced March 19. The case is part of broader efforts targeting gun violence under federal initiatives.
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A Charlotte man has been convicted for attempting to extort $2.5 million from a D.C.-based tech firm using stolen sensitive data. Authorities say Cameron Curry sent over 60 threatening emails after his contract ended with the company.
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Michael Stuckey has been sentenced to over thirteen years in federal prison for conspiring to traffic firearms—including illegal machine guns—into Washington D.C., according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Law enforcement recovered weapons and drugs during their investigation.
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David Oday Smith has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty last year. The case is part of an initiative targeting gun violence offenders with stricter penalties.
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A judge has found probable cause to charge Niwatilagu Anthony Long with second-degree murder while armed after a fatal shooting in Northeast D.C. The court determined there are no release conditions that would ensure public safety as the investigation continues.
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Gianni Robinson has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for planning seven armed robberies at a Chinatown Walgreens store in Washington D.C., involving inside help from store managers and an armed accomplice. The case underscores law enforcement efforts against organized retail crime.
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Derrick West received a fully suspended sentence after pleading guilty to multiple robberies and carjackings committed as a juvenile in Washington D.C. The case raises questions about youth sentencing laws and rehabilitation.
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Rodney Baggott has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Uber Eats driver Rasheek Abdullah following a road rage incident near Dupont Circle Metro Station. Authorities say evidence linked Baggott to the crime after he fled the scene with his girlfriend.
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A Washington, D.C., man has been sentenced to over a year in prison for strangling his romantic partner during an incident last November. Authorities emphasize that domestic violence will not be tolerated and encourage victims to seek help.