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Portland Gang Affiliate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
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A Portland resident and affiliate of the Rollin’ 60s Crips gang was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty His Role in a Robbery Spree Targeting Latino Businesses in North Philadelphia One Year Ago
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United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Acia Moore, 20, of Philadelphia, PA, pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery, one count of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of carrying and using a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.


Westminster Man Sentenced to 124 Months in Federal Prison for Weapons and Drug Trafficking Charges
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Michael Thomas Delguidice, age 62, of Westminster, was sentenced to 124 months prison and 3 years supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Final Red River Army Depot Defendant Sentenced in Federal Bribery, Theft and Fraud Scheme
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The final defendant has been sentenced in a federal bribery, theft and fraud scheme at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Sioux Falls Woman Sentenced for False Statement
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. Circuit Judge Jonathan A. Kobes, sitting in federal district court, has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, woman convicted of False Statement to a Federal Officer.


Dallas man heads to prison for deed fraud scheme
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A 61-year-old man has been sent to federal prison following his conviction of money laundering as well as conspiracy to commit and committing wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Former FLDS Utah Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison After Admitting to Grooming and Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girl
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A Washington County, Utah man was sentenced Wednesday to five years imprisonment, and 15-years supervised release, after pleading guilty to the use of interstate facilities to transmit information about a minor.


Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Sex Abuse Materials, Immediately Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
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A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Pittsburgh to distributing and possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors, and upon conviction, was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment and 10 years’ supervised release, United States Attorney Cindy Chung announced today.



Movie Producer Sentenced For Conspiring To Operate A Prostitution Business
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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that DILLON JORDAN, a/k/a “Daniel Jordan,” a/k/a “Daniel Maurice Hatton,” a/k/a “Daniel Bohler,” was sentenced today to five years in prison in connection with operating a prostitution business with national and international reach from 2010 through 2017.


Pharmacist Convicted for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud
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A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Virginia man today for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $1 million in prescription drug benefits.



Passaic County Lawyer Charged with Fraud in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Funds
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A Passaic County, New Jersey, attorney was arrested today for fraudulent acts he committed in connection with COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Prison for Lead Role in $2.2 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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A Detroit man was sentenced today to 8 years in federal prison on charges of conspiring to defraud multiple government agencies out of more than $2.2 million in Covid-19 pandemic assistance funds and also to defraud the United States Postal Service (USPS) of more than $200,000, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.


Financial Advisor Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison On Fraud And False Statement Charges
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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ADAM BELARDINO, the former chief executive officer of the Maddox Group, was sentenced in White Plains federal court to 42 months in prison for fraud in connection with separate schemes to defraud clients and to fail to pay over contributions made by Maddox Group employees to the Maddox Group 401(k) plan.


Fort Smith Arms Dealer Arrested in Austin, Texas
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A Fort Smith man was arrested yesterday in Austin, Texas on criminal charges related to his alleged possession of an unregistered destructive device; namely, an improvised explosive bomb, which was not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as required by law.


Twice Convicted Federal Felon Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud As Federal Trial Was About To Begin
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U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Steven D. Blumhagen, 71, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to wire fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


Federal Jury Convicts Tulsa Man of Brutal Assault on Elderly Victim
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A federal jury convicted a Tulsa man Thursday for holding a 72-year-old woman captive in her own home and brutally assaulting her, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Delaware Man Sentenced For Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions Related to Capitol Breach
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A Delaware man was sentenced today for a felony and four misdemeanors stemming from his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.


Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
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A defendant pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for shooting and killing a man who attempted to drive away after a brief verbal altercation, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.