News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Former Kentucky Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charges for Assaulting Two Federal Inmates

A former Kentucky correctional officer pleaded guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward B. Atkins to two charges of deprivation of rights under color of law for assaulting two federal inmates.


Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against California Rental Property Manager and Owners

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit under the Fair Housing Act against Joel Nolen, the owner and operator of rental properties in Lassen County, California.


Eight Defendants Indicted in Michigan for Obstructing a Reproductive Health Services Facility

The Justice Department announced today an indictment charging eight people with federal civil rights offenses and violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.


Justice Department Secures Agreement with New York IT Staffing Firm to Resolve Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims

The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with Amiga Informatics (Amiga), a New York IT staffing company


Task Force KleptoCapture Unseals Two Cases Charging Evasion of Russian Economic Countermeasures

1 Year to Date of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, US Seeks Forfeiture of $75M in Luxury Properties Owned by Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg; Separately Charges Russian National with Illegally Exporting Counterintelligence Equipment to Benefit Russian Government


Three High-Ranking MS-13 Leaders Arrested on Terrorism and Racketeering Charges

A four-count indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Central Islip, a charging 13 of the highest-ranking MS-13 leaders in the world with directing the transnational criminal organization’s criminal activities in the United States, El Salvador, Mexico, and elsewhere, over the past two decades. Specifically, the defendants are charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to provide or conceal material support to terrorists, and narco-terrorism Conspiracy.


Granbury Man Convicted at Trial Following Child Porn Tip by Son

A Granbury man whose son reported him to law enforcement was convicted at trial of child sexual exploitation, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.


Cape Coral Man Sentenced To Eight Years For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Karl Patrick Kluge (54, Fort Myers) to eight years and one month in federal prison for possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.


Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

A Grand Bay, Alabama man pled guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Alburgh Man Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Kenneth C. Bishop, 38, of Alburgh, Vermont appeared today before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle after his indictment and arrest for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM).


Chicago Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

A Chicago man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for threatening and coercing a Massachusetts minor to engage in sexual conduc


Tampa Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Attempted Coercion And Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Demetrius Reddick (36, Tampa) to 10 years in federal prison for attempted coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity


Montana Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes

Gary Lee Hodges, 72, of Bigfork, Montana was sentenced today to 27 years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for two counts of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Hodges must also register as a sex offender.


Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Springdale man was sentenced today to 212 months in prison without the possibility of parole followed by 25 years of supervised release on two counts of Receipt of Child Pornography.


Cumberland County Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Receiving Child Pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Anthony Lauro, age 35, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner for receiving child pornography.


Robert Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years

Recording artist ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY, also known as “R. Kelly,” was sentenced earlier today by United States District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber to 20 years in federal prison, with one year to run consecutive to the 30-year sentence previously imposed in the Eastern District of New York.


Roseville Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

Randy Edward Martin, 40, of Roseville, was sentenced today to eight years and one month in prison for distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Brunswick County Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

A Brunswick County man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for possessing and trading child pornography.


Story County Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

A Nevada, Iowa man was sentenced today to 121 months in prison following his guilty plea for possession of child pornography.


Concord Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Child Sexual Exploitation Crime

Marc Pulsifer, 45, of Concord, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for the federal charge of transportation of child pornography, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.