U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
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Tampa man convicted for trafficking minors; faces up to life imprisonment
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has convicted Dontae Dajuan Burton of two counts of sex trafficking minors and one count of producing child sex abuse material.
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Orlando man charged with transporting child sex abuse material
Orlando, Florida – A man from Orlando has been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material.
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Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging that the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions lacking legitimate medical purpose, violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the...
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Florida man indicted for transporting child sexual abuse material
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, a 52-year-old resident of Polk City, Florida.
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Georgia man convicted for transporting minor for sex; possession of firearm post-felony
A federal jury has convicted Vincent Joseph Robusto, a 41-year-old man from Georgia, of transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity and possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.
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Fort Myers man sentenced for firearm possession and drug distribution
James Wallace Mathis, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber delivered the sentence following Mathis's guilty plea on October 30, 2024.
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Federal indictment filed against seven for drugs and double homicide
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced a 16-count federal indictment against seven individuals linked to drug dealing and an armed robbery spree that resulted in a double homicide on April 10 and 11, 2024.
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Fort Myers man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Carl Samuel Thompson, Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to 15 years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Colombian leaders plead guilty in US drug trafficking conspiracy
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that two Colombian nationals, Jorge Hernan Gonzalez-Ortiz and Carlos Andres Aldana-Gil, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to cocaine importation into the United States.
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Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession; faces up to life in prison
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Martez Manning, a 26-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
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Arcadia man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
Tampa, Florida – William Roger Clayton, a 41-year-old resident of Arcadia, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Four indicted for $128 million bank fraud and money laundering scheme
The United States Attorney, Roger B. Handberg, has announced the unsealing of an indictment against four individuals charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering.
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Kissimmee businessman admits guilt in multi-million dollar government funds theft
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Edwin Rivera, a businessman from Kissimmee, Florida, has pleaded guilty to theft of government property.
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Tennessee man faces multiple charges following pizza shop robbery
Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a superseding indictment has been returned against Justin Alan Seymour, a 37-year-old from Tennessee.
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St. Petersburg felon pleads guilty to firearm possession
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Darrius Lovett, a 27-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
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Judge sentences two Orlando residents for bank fraud using stolen mail
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Jamel Williams, aged 26 from Altamonte Springs, to four years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
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Jacksonville man receives over eighteen years for drug trafficking offenses
Senior U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan has sentenced Ronald Holland, a 46-year-old resident of Jacksonville, to 18 years and 9 months in federal prison.
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Tampa man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
A Tampa man, Jack Rocker, has entered a guilty plea for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US
United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Esteban Suarez Trejo, a 33-year-old Mexican national, to 33 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation as a felon.
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Former leaders of teachers union indicted for alleged embezzlement scheme
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Teresa Brady and Ruby George, both residents of Jacksonville.