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Roundup man admits coercing minor girl to produce sexually explicit images
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A Roundup man today admitted allegations that he coerced a minor girl into producing sexually explicit images of herself after providing the girl with a laptop, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Federal Firearms Licensee Pleads Guilty to 5 Counts of Violating Gun Laws
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A resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal firearm laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.


Former State Lawmaker Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme at Springfield Health Care Charity
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A former Missouri state representative was sentenced in federal court today for a nearly $900,000 COVID-19 fraud scheme, as well as a separate $200,000 fraud scheme in which she made false claims about a fake stem cell treatment marketed through her clinics in southern Missouri, and for illegally providing prescription drugs to clients of those clinics.


Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief and Federal Assistance Benefit Fraud
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A Hyde Park man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief funds and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, previously known as Food Stamps.


Watertown Man Charged with Several Counts of Child Pornography
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Watertown, South Dakota, man for two counts of Production of Child Pornography and one count of Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography.


Ava Man Faces Additional Child Pornography Charges
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An Ava, Mo., man previously indicted for producing child pornography after photos of the child victim’s sexual assault were discovered at his former residence now faces additional charges that include victimizing a second child.


Staten Island Gang Member Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Minors
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Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, a five-count indictment was unsealed charging Justin Dixon, a member of the Crips street gang, with sex trafficking, coercion and enticement of a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor and felon in possession.


Former Advanced Practice Nurse Admits Role in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
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A former Pennsville, New Jersey, advanced practice nurse today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.


Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly One Million Dollars from Anderson Community School Corporation
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Carla Burke, 63, of Anderson, Indiana was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and falsifying tax documents.


Co-Leader of COVID-19 Loan Fraud Ring Extradited from Montenegro to Begin Serving Prison Sentence
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A Southern California woman who fled to Montenegro to avoid serving a lengthy prison sentence has been returned to the United States after spending approximately one year as a fugitive.


United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the implementation of the new United States Attorney’s Offices’ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy.


Central Oregon Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child, Sharing Video of Abuse Online
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A Redmond, Oregon woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison today for sexually abusing a six-year-old child, videorecording the abuse, and sharing the video online with a romantic partner.


South Carolina Man Who Trafficked Guns Into Connecticut Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison
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Marquis Jerome Pollard, 42, of Yemassee, South Carolina, was sentenced by the United States District Court in Connecticut to 96 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm offenses related to an illegal gun trafficking operation.


Columbia County man sentenced to federal prison for production of child pornography
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A Columbia County man has been sentenced to federal prison for creating and possessing images depicting the sexual exploitation of a child.


Kalamazoo Felon On Parole Sentenced To 70 Months In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm
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U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Teiun Tyree Walker, 22, of Kalamazoo, Michigan was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


North Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Letters
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David Backus, age 40, of North Syracuse, New York, pled guilty today to six counts of mailing threatening communications. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector in Charge of the Boston Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) made the announcement.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting March 6
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BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program grant opened on March 6.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting March 6
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BJA FY 23 National Center on Restorative Justice grant opened on March 6.


Celebrate Safe Communities 2023
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The United States Attorney’s Office, Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc., State of Hawaii Attorney Generalʻs Office, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Office of the Securities Commissioner, and the Honolulu Police Department, in partnership with Pearlridge Center and along with other community partners are coordinating the Celebrate Safe Communities Day on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pearlridge Center Mauka. This is a free event for the entire community.


KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy
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A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through several neighborhoods, past two schools, and into a park.