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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Swainsboro, Ga., woman admits defrauding government program designed to provide COVID-19 small business relief 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT An Emanuel County woman has admitted creating a fake business and using it to receive funding from a federal COVID-19 small business relief program. Former Sioux City Council Member Pleads Guilty to Environmental Crimes 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Offense 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT Ocala, FL – Darrell Pete (32, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a firearm as a convicted felon. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Former children's autism service provider pays over $2.7 million to resolve health care fraud allegations 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT The former owner and sole shareholder of The Shape of Behavior (TSOB), a Texas-based provider of therapy services for children with autism, has agreed to pay to resolve allegations that the company submitted improper claims to the TRICARE program Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring And Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – Freddie Miguel Velez-Gonzalez (53, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and more than 100 grams of heroin, and to six counts of distribution and possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances. Velez-Gonzalez faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 5 years, and up to 40 years, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Acting U.S. Attorney DeHart Urges Public to be Vigilant of Internet Crimes, After South Carolinians Lost More Than $30 Million in 2020 to Cybercriminals 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT Spartanburg Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Gun Possession 03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT Idaho Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Darknet Drug Distribution Scheme 03/22/2021 12:00 AM EDT You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys