U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
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A Jackson man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. Authorities say he used his work computer at home for these activities before being discovered by an internal audit. Federal prosecutors highlight continued efforts against online exploitation.
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James Daniel McGee has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after being convicted on charges involving online enticement and exploitation of a minor while previously registered as a sex offender. Authorities emphasize continued efforts against similar crimes targeting children through digital platforms.
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Jonathan James Moore has been sentenced in Jackson federal court after pleading guilty to possessing hundreds of images depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The case involved multiple agencies working together following a tip-off from national authorities.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a focus on supporting crime victims throughout legal proceedings. Officials highlight ongoing efforts at both local and national levels aimed at advocacy and restitution.
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Three men from Memphis have been sentenced following their convictions for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after being linked with local gang activity. Authorities say large quantities were trafficked using mail services across public areas around Memphis.
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Federal authorities have charged nine men—including prominent musical artists—with kidnapping and robbery during an armed takeover at a Dallas music studio in January. Prosecutors allege coordinated planning across state lines using weapons against unsuspecting victims under false pretenses of business meetings.
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A Mississippi man received a nine-year prison sentence for armed carjacking in Tennessee. Authorities say he brandished a rifle during the crime before being arrested while driving the stolen vehicle.
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A Tennessee tax preparer has pleaded guilty to running an $80 million pandemic-relief fraud scheme involving false claims for government aid programs. The case resulted in over $52 million in losses for the United States government. Sentencing is set for June.
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A Memphis tax preparer has admitted to preparing and filing false tax returns for clients, resulting in significant losses to the federal government.
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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has announced the closure of a desegregation case involving Dyersburg City Schools in Tennessee, ending federal oversight that began sixty years ago.
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Two Memphis tax preparers, Robert Wells and Andre Wilson, have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and assisting in the preparation and filing of false tax returns.
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Justin Deshun Stiger, a 33-year-old Memphis resident, was convicted this week for making threats to kill two federal prosecutors and a federal judge in Memphis.
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Quannah Fields Harris, a 53-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of more than $2.9 million.
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A federal judge has sentenced Roberto Juan Morales, a 49-year-old Mexican national, to 132 months in prison for discharging a firearm during a business robbery in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Christopher Walker, a 38-year-old Memphis resident, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after being found guilty of firearm and drug trafficking offenses.
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U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant has joined with Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division to file a brief supporting Tennessee’s appeal in a case regarding the deployment of the Tennessee...
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A federal jury in Memphis has found Mervin Anderson, 40, guilty of possessing contraband while incarcerated at the Detention Center.
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P.T. Services, Inc., a Memphis-based company that repaired diesel engines, has pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act.
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Lisa Evans, a 43-year-old resident of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than $5 million.
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Six individuals alleged to be members of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) – Ghost Mob gang have been indicted in the Western District of Tennessee on charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and...