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Pikeville man receives lengthy sentence for fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges
A Pikeville man, Samuel C. Atkins, 52, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession. U.S. District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves delivered the sentence of 396 months on Friday for Atkins' involvement in...
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Lexington man sentenced to eight years for COVID relief fraud
A Lexington resident, Vonnie McDaniels, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for wire fraud and other charges related to COVID relief programs.
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Lincoln County man faces life imprisonment after meth trafficking conviction
A federal jury in Lexington has convicted Steven Fellmy, a resident of Waynesburg, Kentucky, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Kenton County man sentenced for arson and possession of explosive devices
A Covington resident, David Juarez, 39, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for arson and unlawful possession of a destructive device. U.S. District Judge David L. Bunning handed down the 137-month sentence on Wednesday.
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London man pleads guilty to laundering COVID relief funds
A London man, Joshua Pennington, 50, has admitted to conspiracy charges related to money laundering involving COVID-19 relief loans.
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Detroit man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine
A Detroit man, Khari Smith, 21, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking.
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International crypto vendor sentenced for $20 million money laundering conspiracy
An Indian national, Anurag Pramod Murarka, aged 30, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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Mexican national admits guilt in forced labor case involving financial exploitation
A Mexican national, Serafin Bayona, has admitted guilt to two charges of financially benefiting from forced labor in the United States.