U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
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A Kent man faces multiple federal charges including production of child sexual abuse material following an indictment announced May 11 in Seattle. Authorities say four victims have been identified so far during an ongoing investigation tied to Operation Iron Pursuit.
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Michael Janisch from Mercer Island has been sentenced to six years for running a large-scale drug operation while possessing dozens of illegal firearms. Authorities say he distributed drugs across state lines using social media platforms despite prior arrests within his network.
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Two Seattle men have been federally indicted on multiple charges related to sex trafficking involving adults and minors across several states. Authorities allege use of forceful tactics including violence against vulnerable women over wide geographic areas.
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Two Texas men face new federal charges following an alleged fatal marijuana robbery in West Seattle. Authorities say they conspired with another man who has pleaded guilty; arraignments are scheduled next month.
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A complaint filed against Amazon.com Inc. by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges the U.S. multinational technology company “has knowingly duped millions of consumers into unknowingly enrolling in its Amazon Prime service.”
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Two Nigerian citizens living in Toronto have been indicted by a federal grand jury for an alleged scam to steal U.S. tax refunds and COVID-19 pandemic benefits, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington.