U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia
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The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced to prison for fraudulently claiming spousal benefits.
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A man from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent tax preparation scheme.
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A woman from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false tax returns for clients.
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An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia, charging 30 individuals, identified as members and associates of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang, with various crimes.
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The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex offenders.
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A man previously stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, has been found guilty of crimes involving child sexual abuse by a jury in the Southern District of Georgia.
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A jury has convicted Malik Javier McKenzie, a 27-year-old resident of Savannah, on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.
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A grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Joseph Armand Zimmer, 48, of North Dakota, for allegedly making threats against an employee of the Augusta National Golf Club.
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A U.S. Army spouse from Fort Eisenhower, April Evalyn Short, has pleaded guilty to the murder of her infant son.
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A Chatham County man has been sentenced to federal prison following a violent robbery incident that left two individuals injured.
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A man from Chatham County has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for planting and detonating a bomb that caused significant damage to a woman's home.
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A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing allegations against 37 individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation across several communities in south Georgia.
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As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons will serve as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include charges against individuals accused of illegally possessing firearms.