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Former Jackson Township Official Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
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A Florida resident has been sentenced in federal court to 100 days in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, plus restitution of $150,000 on her conviction of mail fraud, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.


KC Woman Sentenced for Carjacking
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A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a carjacking.


26-Year-Old Sentenced to 24 Months for Attempted Firearms Trafficking to Mexico
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Adan Gomez-Lopez, 26, of Nogales, Mexico, was sentenced on Wednesday by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 24 months in prison, followed by 12 months of supervised release. Gomez-Lopez pleaded guilty to one count of Smuggling Goods from the United States.


Acting United States Attorney Rivetti Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
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Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania has implemented the new United States Attorney’s Offices’ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy released yesterday.


U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
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U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho has implemented the new United States Attorney’s Offices’ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy released this week.


Kentucky Man Charged with Running Cocaine Distribution Operation
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A Hopkinsville, Kentucky, man made an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday after being indicted for drug conspiracy and related charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson for the Northern District of Oklahoma.


Iowa City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Charges
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An Iowa City man was sentenced on February 21, 2023, to 14 years in prison following his plea to two counts of receiving child pornography.


KC Woman Sentenced for SNAP Benefits Fraud
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A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for using six stolen identities to fraudulently file 71 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in four states.


Farmington Man Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
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A Farmington man was sentenced today to 162 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.


Keys Lobster Company Sentenced for Exporting Falsely Labelled Product
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A federal judge in Key West, Florida has sentenced Elite Sky International, Inc. (Elite), a company that operates on Overseas Highway in Marathon, to a quarter million dollar fine and five years of probation for exporting falsely labelled spiny lobster and shark fins from Florida to China.


Fayetteville Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
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A Fayetteville man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.


Two MS-13 Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Their Roles in Murders
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Two members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) were sentenced to life in prison for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering.


New Orleans Man Sentenced for Theft and Sale of Motor Vehicle from Mississippi Car Dealership
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U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JONATHAN BUSH (“BUSH”), age 35, was sentenced on February 16, 2023, for conspiring to transport and sell stolen vehicles in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.


Two MS-13 Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Their Roles in Murders
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Two members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) were sentenced to life in prison for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering.


New Orleans Man Sentenced for Theft and Sale of Motor Vehicle from Mississippi Car Dealership
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U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JONATHAN BUSH (“BUSH”), age 35, was sentenced on February 16, 2023, for conspiring to transport and sell stolen vehicles in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.


New Jersey Doctor Admits Buying and Selling Oncology Medication for Profit
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A New Jersey doctor today admitted using his medical license – and allowing other to use his medical license – to purchase prescription oncology medications under false pretenses for the purpose of selling them for profit, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Man Arrested for Cold Case Murder on Military Base in Germany
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A man was arrested today in the Northern District of Florida on criminal charges related to a murder on a U.S. Army base in Germany 21 years ago.


Three of the Highest-Ranking MS-13 Leaders in the World Arrested on Terrorism and Racketeering Charges
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Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, a four-count indictment was unsealed 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.


Man Pleads Guilty to $55M Investment Fraud Scheme
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A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating an investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 10,000 victims of over $55 million.


MS-13 Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has sentenced Luis Flores-Reyes, a/k/a “Maloso,” “Lobo,”’ and “Viejo Lovvon,” age 42, of Arlington, Virginia and Jairo Jacome, a/k/a “Abuelo,” age 40, of Langley Park, Maryland, to life in federal prison, for charges related to a racketeering enterprise known as La Mara Salvatrucha, or “MS-13.”