U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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A Mexican national living in Laredo has been sentenced for his role in organizing large-scale cocaine trafficking across state lines while residing illegally after removal from the United States. Authorities say more than $1 million worth of drugs were seized during coordinated operations.
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A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previous removals related to felony convictions. Authorities say this case highlights ongoing efforts against repeat offenders as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Christopher Knight Lopez has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded dozens of victims over nearly a decade. The court heard emotional testimony from those affected by his actions.