U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman
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Des Moines man sentenced to ten years for possession of child abuse images
A 53-year-old man from Des Moines, Washington, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing images of child sexual abuse. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of Edward James Creed, a registered sex offender, who was...
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Owner sentenced for unreported income at bikini barista coffee stands
The owner of a chain of bikini barista coffee stands, Assad Baragzai, was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $75,000 for filing a false tax return.
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Michigan man sentenced for $4 million retailer refund scam
A Dearborn, Michigan man has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent refund scheme that defrauded retailers of more than $4 million.
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U.S. authorities seize cryptocurrency to aid fraud scheme victims
The U.S. Secret Service and the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office have taken swift action to assist victims of a business email compromise scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.
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Second-in-command sentenced for role in Aryan Prison Gang-linked drug distribution
A 61-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, has been sentenced to twelve years in prison for his role in a multi-state drug distribution operation.
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Irish brothers sentenced for defrauding elderly homeowners across multiple states
Two Irish brothers have been sentenced to 18 months in prison by a U.S. District Court in Seattle for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, involving the theft of over $400,000 from elderly homeowners across the United States.
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Drug trafficker sentenced for third conviction involving distribution of multiple substances
A Mexican national with a history of drug trafficking offenses has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in distributing illegal substances. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of Francisco Capado-Gonzales,...
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Seattle man pleads guilty to multiple fraud schemes
A Seattle resident, Westcott Francis-Curley, has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to three separate fraudulent schemes.
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Tacoma man sentenced for role in Aryan-linked drug trafficking
A Tacoma man, Ronnie Griffin, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution ring linked to the Aryan Family prison gang. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of the 66-year-old who played a...
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Texas woman indicted for arson at Washington church causing $2.5 million damage
A Texas woman has been indicted for three felonies in connection with the arson that destroyed a church in Snohomish County, Washington. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced that Natasha Marie Odell, 38, of Temple, Texas, was charged by a...
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Byrne grants awarded to Washington State police departments
Federal Byrne grants have been awarded to 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington State, totaling over $2.6 million. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the funding, which supports various crime-fighting initiatives proposed by each...
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Seattle Police receives $1.5M grant for rape kit testing
The Seattle Police Department has been awarded $1.5 million by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to enhance the testing of rape kits and address a backlog in sexual assault cases.
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Chinese citizen admits guilt in Seattle kidnapping tied to human smuggling
A Chinese citizen, Ji Wang, aged 40, residing in Los Angeles, has admitted guilt in a kidnapping case linked to human smuggling.