U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
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Brailen Weaver has been charged following an armed robbery resulting in two deaths at a Berea bank on April 30. Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated during an intensive investigation leading up to his arrest hours after fleeing police.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern Kentucky will hold a press conference about an arrest related to a deadly Berea bank robbery. The event will address recent developments in this high-profile case.
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A Boone County man received a prison sentence after admitting he accessed child pornography using dark web tools over several years. Authorities say this case reflects continued efforts against online exploitation as part of broader federal initiatives.
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A Covington man has been sentenced to over twelve years in prison following convictions related to methamphetamine distribution while armed. Federal authorities say Trintin Peeno must serve most of his sentence before supervised release begins.
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A federal jury has convicted Mufid Elfgeeh of attempted murder following an attack at USP McCreary. He faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced later this year.
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A California man has been convicted by a federal jury in Covington for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute after being stopped at an airport with drugs and cash. Officials emphasize their commitment against opioid trafficking as Stevenson awaits sentencing.
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A Missouri man convicted as a sex offender received a prison sentence after being found with firearms in Clay County, Kentucky. Authorities say collaborative law enforcement efforts led to his capture.
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Osama Omar Qasem from Lexington received a ten-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug distribution and firearms trafficking charges. Authorities say he sold large quantities of methamphetamine during several controlled transactions before being arrested with more drugs and weapons.
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Two individuals have been sentenced following convictions related to a kickback conspiracy involving a Kentucky sober home company accused of health care fraud totaling millions paid out by Medicaid and Medicare programs. Authorities say additional defendants have already been convicted or pleaded guilty.
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Donald Demil Clay was found guilty by a federal jury in Frankfort for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it following an investigation involving multiple agencies. He faces up to 30 years in prison when sentenced on July 9.
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A Lexington man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography while working as a County Extension Agent overseeing local youth programs. Authorities say he used his position within Bath County schools' 4-H programs for access.
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A Crestview Hills man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after admitting possession and receipt of child pornography following an investigation by local authorities. Officials say hundreds of illegal files were discovered during a search prompted by reports from a recreation center.
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A Batavia woman has been sentenced for her role in a Covington methamphetamine trafficking case involving multiple defendants. Federal authorities outlined details about controlled deliveries leading up to arrests as well as broader efforts against drug crimes.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office partnered with Judi's Place for Kids in Kentucky using their certified facility dog Leslee to support child crime victims during legal proceedings. This initiative aims at reducing trauma while strengthening case outcomes through specialized assistance.
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A Frankfort man was convicted by a federal jury for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute following an investigation involving multiple agencies. Donald Demil Clay faces up to 30 years in prison at his upcoming sentencing.
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Victorian Valdimar Hardaway was convicted by a federal jury on charges involving armed drug trafficking after authorities seized large quantities of drugs and firearms from his residence. Federal officials said he faces at least 20 years in prison when sentenced later this year.
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GOTEC Plus Sun has been fined $275,000 after pleading guilty to illegally storing hazardous waste at its Kentucky facility. Former General Manager Natalie Fehse also received probation following inspections revealing improper accumulation since early 2022.
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A Lexington man has been federally charged after allegedly making violent threats online targeting former President Donald Trump and law enforcement officers. Authorities say he posted multiple threatening messages over several months before his arrest was announced April 17. Officials emphasize that such actions are prosecuted swiftly under federal law.
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Randall Kipling has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty in a Boone County methamphetamine trafficking case involving over 250 grams seized during an investigation following an overdose incident at his residence. Authorities say he must serve most of his sentence before probation supervision begins.
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Josh Ferguson has pleaded guilty to illegally dumping oil-production waste into Left Fork Blaine Creek in Lawrence County after an investigation by state authorities revealed ongoing pollution. Officials say his actions endangered public health and aquatic life downstream.