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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. Luzerne County Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Trafficking 08/29/2023 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces that the Maryland United States Attorney's Office Continues the Fight Against Fraud, Waste and Abuse Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic 08/29/2023 08:00 AM EDT Erek L. Barron, the United States Attorney for Maryland, announced that the U.S. Attorney's Office continues to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of fraud, waste and abuse relating to pandemic relief enacted by Congress, including fraud involving the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act.  The CARES Act was designed to provide emergency financial assistance to Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Attorney General Merrick B. Garland previously selected the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office to help lead the U.S. Justice Department's response to COVID-19 fraud, along with U.S. Attorney's Offices in California and Miami, Florida.  Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 08/28/2023 08:00 AM EDT A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Missouri Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 08/28/2023 08:00 AM EDT A Missouri man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. District Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting of a 62-Year-Old Man 08/28/2023 08:00 AM EDT Demarcus Barnett, 20, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to a charge of voluntary manslaughter while armed stemming from the shooting of 62-year-old Lasanta Qumar McGill, on June 8, 2023, in the Westminster neighborhood of the District. District Man Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Assault With Intent to Kill While Armed 08/28/2023 08:00 AM EDT Anthony Braxton, 47, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 22.5 years in prison for stabbing a prior romantic partner multiple times in front of their child in November 2017, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Acting Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department. District of Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud 08/28/2023 08:00 AM EDT Germaine L. Graham, 41, of Washington, DC, pleaded guilty in federal court today to one count of wire fraud related to a fraud scheme against his former employer. 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