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St. Paul Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms
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A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Inola Man and Tulsa Man Plead Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
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Two men pleaded guilty this week in federal court to child pornography charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Federal Prison Inmate Sentenced to 24 Months After Pleading Guilty to Attempting to Obtain Contraband
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An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (“FCI”) in Sandstone has been sentenced to an additional 24 months in prison for attempting to obtain contraband in prison, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Hocking County man sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children as young as 3 years old
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A Logan, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court here today to 540 months for producing child pornography of a three-year-old child and possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse, some of which depicted other minor children to whom the defendant had access.


Trotwood man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine crimes
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Rasean J. Piner, 35, of Trotwood, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 151 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute bulk amounts of narcotics.


Federal Court Imposes Life Sentences on Man who Murdered Two, Shot a Third, and Set Crime Scene Ablaze
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A federal district court judge in Alaska sentenced a Palmer man to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment. In August 2022, a federal jury convicted John Smith of 10 felony charges including two counts of murder as well as robbery, drug, and firearm related charges following an eleven-day trial.


Fish Hatchery Sentenced to Pay $1 Million in Fine and Restitution
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A Cordova corporation was sentenced today to a $450,000 fine, $550,000 in restitution, and 5 years of probation.


Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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Two Florida men pleaded guilty today to charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Louisiana Doctor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay More Than $800,000 to Victims in Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy
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Robert Clay Smith, age 61, an Alexandria, La., physician was sentenced yesterday to 48 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay more than $800,000 to workers’ compensation insurers, for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, health care fraud, and violations of federal anti-kickback laws.


Rochester Man Indicted for Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain More Than $1 Million in CARES Act Funds
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Heath Gauthier, 46, of Rochester, New Hampshire, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday and charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud
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A Woodbridge man pleaded guilty today to illegally obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits from the state of California.


Federal Jury Convicts Charleston Man of Drug and Gun Crimes
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After three days of trial, a federal jury convicted Mark Bolling, 55, of Charleston, today of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 50 or more grams of methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and illegal possession of a firearm silencer.


Convicted Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime
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Dana Michael Russell, also known as “Anthony Roberts,” 36, of Giffithsville, Lincoln County, pleaded guilty today to possession of prepubescent child pornography.


Inmate Pleads Guilty to Possessing Weapon at FCI Beckley
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Matthew Jackson, 27, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley, pleaded guilty today to possession of a weapon by an inmate of a federal prison.


Another Straw Purchaser Sentenced for Role in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
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Kyla Gilbert, 26, of Beckley, was sentenced today to three years of federal probation in connection with a conspiracy to traffic more than 140 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
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Eddie E. Kellom, also known as “Ace,” 23, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl.


Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
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Darion D. Jackson, also known as “D,” 23, of Michigan, was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.


Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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Defendant Threw Object at Officers in One Incident, Poured Bucket Filled With Liquid on Officers in Second Confrontation


North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Killeen Career School, Director to Pay $9 Million for Defrauding Post-9/11 GI Bill Program
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ELPSS Career Institute LLC, a career school located in Killeen, and its director, Ricky J. Daniels, Jr., were ordered in federal court in Waco on Wednesday, to pay $9,024,886.99 in damages and civil penalties to the United States under the False Claims Act for defrauding the Post-9/11 GI Bill.