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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. Niskayuna Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Possessing Child Pornography 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT California Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT A California man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge stemming from his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 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. Paxful Inc. Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Fail to Maintain Effective Anti-Money Laundering Program 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT The co-founder and former chief technology officer of Paxful Inc. pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to fail to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jackson, Miss. –  A Meridian man pled guilty today to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Drug Distribution in Menominee and Ho-Chunk Tribal Communities Leads to Prison Sentence for Former Keshena Man 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Appleton Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Two Tax Preparers Sentenced to Federal Prison 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT On July 1, two tax preparers were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to file false tax returns. Paxful Inc. Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Fail to Maintain Effective Anti-Money Laundering Program 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT The co-founder and former chief technology officer (CTO) of Paxful Inc. pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to fail to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. Convicted Felon Who Flaunted Firearms on Snapchat While on House Arrest Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A previously convicted felon and member of the Boston street gang "D Street" was sentenced today for illegally possessing multiple firearms and ammunition. The defendant did so while under house arrest for a state firearm charge. Dallas Man Sentenced for Role in Large-Scale Cocaine Conspiracy 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A Dallas man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for his role in a nationwide large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy.  Exeter Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Atlantic County Man Admits Possessing Destructive Devices 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted possessing four destructive devices. Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT July Federal Grand Jury 2024-A Indictments Announced 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the July Federal Grand Jury 2024-A Indictments. Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Reiterating Prison Officials' Duty to Protect Incarcerated People from Harm 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT The Justice Department filed a statement of interest last week in a lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama alleging that conditions in an Alabama state prison violate the Constitution. The statement explains that, under the Eighth Amendment, prison officials must respond reasonably when they know people in their custody face a substantial risk of serious harm, including harm from other incarcerated people. Lexington Couple Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Former Rowan County Teacher Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Upper Darby Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Mail Theft Scheme 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT El Paso Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Bureau of Prisons 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Saint Martin Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Narcotics Trafficking and Possession of Firearm by Illegal Alien 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Pico Rivera Man Who Helped International Drug Traffickers Launder More Than $15 Million Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Pico Rivera man was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy that moved millions of dollars in narcotics-related funds from the United States to international drug trafficking organizations. Repeat Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT CHARLESTON, S.C. — Chad Michael Rabon, 34, of Lugoff, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and two corresponding counts of commission of a felony sex offense involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Marco Island Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possessing Firearm 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sherri Polster Chappell today sentenced Nicholas Munson Troemner (41, Marco Island) to 5 years and 5 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Troemner to forfeit the firearm and ammunition. Troemner entered a guilty plea on January 24, 2024. Justice Department Reaches Settlement to Recover L.A. Mansion Purchased by Family of Former Armenian Government Minister 07/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT The Justice Department today announced it has reached a settlement for a civil forfeiture case against a mansion in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles belonging to the family of Gagik Khachatryan, a former government official in the Republic of Armenia. 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