U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
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James Herbert Asberry III has been sentenced to more than eleven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Jacksonville. Authorities seized nearly $19,000 along with multiple types of illegal drugs during his arrest.
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A Tampa woman has been indicted on charges related to wire fraud and theft after allegedly concealing her aunt's death to collect benefits. Authorities say Rebecca Stewart Vaughn could face significant prison time if convicted.
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James Gregory Ford has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity after being investigated by federal authorities in Port Charlotte. Law enforcement began looking into him after discovering explicit messages between him and a child via social media.
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Two Orlando residents have been sentenced for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar construction payroll fraud that cost taxpayers over $37 million. Federal authorities say their scheme exploited undocumented laborers while evading taxes and insurance requirements.
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Jiaan Cao has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after participating in an elaborate scheme involving impersonation and gold purchases. He faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing set for July.
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A Polk County man has pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child sexual abuse material after communicating with an undercover agent posing as a minor. He now faces a significant prison sentence as part of broader efforts against child exploitation.
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A Florida accountant and attorney has been indicted on charges of embezzling more than $890,000 from a client. Authorities allege Melissia Gauthreaux used her business position to remove funds without consent between 2017 and 2021. She faces up to 20 years in prison per count if convicted.
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A New Smyrna Beach man has pleaded guilty to receiving stolen veteran disability funds after admitting false claims about his vision impairment. He faces up to ten years in prison for obtaining nearly $245,000 in benefits.
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Gilmar Pereira Da Silva, Jr., from Kissimmee, received a prison sentence for filing false tax returns claiming millions in fraudulent refunds based on fake fuel credits. Authorities say he must repay over $100,000 as part of his sentence.
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A Charlotte County coach has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse materials after pleading guilty earlier this year. The investigation uncovered evidence involving multiple victims following reports from concerned parents.
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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Grajales has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving identity theft for obtaining official documents and voting illegally as a non-citizen in Jacksonville. Authorities say he used another person's information over many years before being caught.
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A Deltona man has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for attempting to meet someone he believed was a minor for sex acts. Authorities say Keiron Jashua Williams communicated online with an undercover detective posing as a child before traveling to Marion County where he was arrested.
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A Summerfield man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for attempting to meet two minors for sex acts following an undercover operation by law enforcement. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood's efforts against child exploitation.
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A Marion County man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity. The case involved an undercover operation by law enforcement officials.
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A Guatemalan man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material and illegally reentering the United States after deportation. The case involved cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies as part of a national effort against child exploitation.
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A Melbourne man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for coercing overseas minors into producing illegal material. Authorities say he paid a caregiver for videos involving young children located abroad.
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Benjamin Hoover of Ocala has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for attempting to send obscene material to someone he thought was a minor but who was actually an undercover detective. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood's efforts against child exploitation.
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A Venezuelan man has been indicted for attempting to produce child sexual abuse material after allegedly soliciting explicit content from someone he believed was a minor but who was actually an undercover agent. The defendant faces significant prison time if convicted.
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Two Ocala residents have pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute after an undercover operation led by federal authorities. The case is part of Operation Take Back America targeting organized crime.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Adilio Anaya-Alas for illegally reentering the U.S. after two prior deportations. Authorities say he could face up to two years in prison if convicted.