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News from March 2025


Duluth coach sentenced for possessing child pornography; receives over six years imprisonment

Lucas Matthew Kramer, a former climbing coach from Duluth, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for possession of child pornography.


Davenport man sentenced to two decades for meth conspiracy

A Davenport man, Kyle Ogden Antle, 23, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm-related charges.


Oglala man sentenced for receiving child pornography

A man from Oglala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler delivered the sentence on March 17, 2025, following Johnathan Morrison's conviction...


Donald J. Trump's truth social posts address judiciary and media issues

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared his opinions on Truth Social regarding judicial actions and media reports.


U.S. Attorney's Office charges over 215 people for immigration crimes in Arizona

During the week of March 15 to March 21, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 217 individuals with immigration-related offenses.


Birmingham man admits guilt in federal gun and drug case

A Birmingham resident has entered a guilty plea to charges related to firearms and drugs, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.


Jamestown woman indicted for role in drug conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Latika Saintkitts, also known as Tika, from Jamestown, New York.


Oglala woman sentenced for voluntary manslaughter of partner

A woman from Oglala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler delivered the sentence on March 17, 2025.


Federal Way woman charged with defrauding elderly investors in fake scheme

A Federal Way, Washington woman has been indicted on charges of wire and bank fraud.


California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl nationwide

Jose Anthony Contreras, a 31-year-old resident of Fullerton, California, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his involvement in a narcotics distribution conspiracy.


Fresno-based scheme recruits participants via Facebook for $1M bank fraud

Abreiana Rogers, a 29-year-old resident of Los Angeles, appeared in federal court in Fresno to face charges related to her involvement in a bank fraud scheme.


Doctor convicted for illegal prescription distribution in D.C

Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, a 65-year-old physician from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was found guilty by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for illegally distributing prescriptions for narcotics in exchange for cash at his medical clinic in Northwest...


Justice Department charges illegal aliens found after removal

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against 17 individuals for allegedly re-entering the United States illegally after being previously removed, according to an announcement from the Justice Department.


Rapid City man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender

A Rapid City man, Trevor Red Bird, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.


Christopher Reese convicted of fraud related to unlicensed legal services

Christopher Reese, also known as Christopher Eugene Thomas, has been found guilty by a jury for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded criminal defendants and their families out of significant sums for unlicensed legal services.


Buffalo resident pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Alexander J. Weidner, aged 35, admitted to possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.


Philadelphia woman admits guilt in correctional facility drug smuggling plot

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Talia Hicks, a 32-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.


Birmingham man sentenced for leading major heroin distribution network

Court documents have revealed that a Birmingham heroin supplier, Harding, has been sentenced to 365 months in prison.


St. Croix woman sentenced for $372K embezzlement scheme

Nicole Morales, a resident of St. Croix and originally from California, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme.


Queens man accused of visa fraud while posing as federal agent

Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn federal court charging Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, also known as "Tommy Weng Da Silva" and "Jacky," with wire fraud, mail fraud, and impersonating a federal law enforcement officer.