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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Maryland news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty To Illegal Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition And Is Sentenced To Four Years In Federal Prison 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – Jermaine Washington, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty on July 19, 2024 to a federal charge for being a felon in possession of a firearm, and was sentenced to serve a term of four years of incarceration.   Capitol Heights Man Sentenced To 53 Months In Federal Prison For Wire Fraud And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – On July 18, 2024, U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson sentenced Stephawn Watson, also known as "O Dawg," age 28, of Capitol Heights, Maryland to 53 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for charges related to a Maryland and California unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme totaling more than $1.5 million, as well as Illegal Possession of a Firearm.  Judge Hurson also ordered Wason to forfeit over $90,000 and to pay restitution of $2,094,319. Texas Man Pleads Guilty To International Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving More Than $8,500,000 In Fraud Scheme Funds 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – Jon Briceno, age 42, of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty Friday, July 19, 2024, to conspiracy to commit money laundering, relating to his laundering of more than $8,751,523.07 in proceeds of various frauds, such as romance schemes and business email compromise schemes.   Baltimore Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison For His Role In Murder For Hire Conspiracy 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin today sentenced Tyrik Braxton, a/k/a "Son-Son," age 28, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for the use and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.  A co-defendant solicited Braxton and others to murder victim Juan Ross in exchange for money and in the course of the murder-for-hire Braxton aided and abetted his co-conspirators who discharged firearms, resulting in the death of Ross. 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