U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
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Men sentenced for laundering $6 million from elder fraud scheme
Two men have been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for their involvement in laundering over $6 million from an elder fraud scheme.
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Six foreign nationals receive sentences for attempting cocaine trafficking into United States
Four Mexican nationals and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
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Washington man admits to extortion using fake escort profiles
A Washington man has admitted to extorting clients through fake online escort profiles, according to a recent court announcement.
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Erik Siebert named interim U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Virginia
Erik S. Siebert has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA).
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Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices
In a recent legal development, the Justice Department has filed a civil complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, alleging that the pharmacy chain dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws.
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Washington man pleads guilty to multi-scheme fraud resulting in over $600k loss
A man from Washington has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to officials.
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Former CIA analyst admits guilt in leaking top secret defense information
A former CIA analyst has admitted guilt in a case involving the unauthorized sharing of Top Secret National Defense Information.
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U.S. attorney Jessica D. Aber resigns after more than three years
Jessica D. Aber has announced her resignation as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, effective January 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
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Union Hill house seized after decade-long use for drug trafficking
A house in Richmond's Union Hill neighborhood has been seized by the United States due to its use as a drug-involved premises for over a decade.
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Farmville felon sentenced to over 13 years for illegal firearm possession
A Farmville man has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm.
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Maryland man convicted for smuggling over two kilograms of cocaine
A federal jury has convicted Gildo Ricci, a 69-year-old resident of Rockville, Maryland, on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
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Oakton doctor admits guilt in illegal prescription operation
An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and amphetamines, maintaining drug premises, and making false statements related to healthcare matters.
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Norfolk man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Norfolk man, Eric Joseph McGinnis, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.