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Idaho I.T. Professional Sentenced To 28 Months In Prison For Insider Trading Scheme
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David Stone Electronically Accessed an Investment Advice Service’s Unannounced Stock Picks and Used that Information to Generate Millions in Trading Profits and to Provide Inside Tips to Another


Texas Man Arrested For Actions On Lower West Terrace During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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A Texas man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Louisiana Woman Charged with Cares Act Fraud
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U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CHANEL GALLE, of New Orleans, LA, age 44, was indicted on February 10, 2023 by a federal grand jury for two counts of making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).


Defendant in Drug Case Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Federal Prison
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Jose Anastacio Osorio Diaz, a/k/a Kenneth Rodriguez, 48, from Mexico, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess illegal narcotics with intent to distribute. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the sentence today.


Defendant Convicted In Scheme To Steal Nearly $1 Million From Tech Company
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Defendant Conspired with His Brother, the Former CEO of the Tech Company, to Defraud the Company and to Launder the Criminal Proceeds


Two Zuni men charged with assault in Indian Country
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Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Christopher Hannaweeke Sr. and Christopher Hannaweeke Jr. made an initial appearance in federal court facing a charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country


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Two Columbia, Mo., residents pleaded guilty in federal court today to their roles in a $1.2 million insurance fraud conspiracy that involved false claims of injuries suffered in car accidents.


Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Five Minor Victims and Recording the Sexual Abuse Over 13 Years
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Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Garnell Eugene Graves, age 59, of Baltimore, to 50 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for four counts of sexual exploitation of a child related to his sexual abuse of five minor victims.


Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for 13 Year-Long Scheme to Embezzle Nearly $600,000 from Catholic Church and School
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Marie Carson, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


Frankfort Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing and Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material Via Plato
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Jonathan P. Colson, 52, of Frankfort, Indiana, was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child sex abuse material depicting prepubescent children.


Jury Finds Felon Guilty Of Possessing Firearm And Multiple Bags Of Drugs For Distribution
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United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Curtis Tyrone Johnson (35, Melbourne) guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute various controlled substances.


Fresno Man Charged in Operation No Fly Zone Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
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Patrick Feaster, 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Kern County Man Charged in Operation Red Reaper Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine
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Ernesto Zibray, 34, of Delano, pleaded guilty today to distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


As Valentine’s Day Nears, Be Aware of the Dangers of Romance Scams
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Many romance scams, also called confidence fraud, promise love and happiness, but criminals are looking to rob victims of their savings.


FBI Los Angeles Field Office Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence fraud.


Romance Scammers Targeting Victims with Fake Crypto Investments
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What starts as a whirlwind online romance could turn into an investment opportunity gone bad for victims of romance scams


Ashdown Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography
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An Ashdown man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole, followed by 20 years supervised release, on one count of Production of Child Pornography.


St. Louis County Sex Offender Admits Online 'Baiting,' Child Pornography Possession
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A man from St. Louis County, Missouri on Monday admitted possessing child pornography and using a fake social media profile to bait people into sending him sexual images and videos.


Romance Fraud Awareness: A Great Gift for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day)
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Criminals attempt romance fraud schemes every day, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness and help protect yourself and loved ones.


Man Pleads Guilty to Strangling his Dating Partner
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A man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a December attack on his girlfriend, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.