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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.   Valley National Bank Resolves Civil Liability Relating To Self-Disclosure Of Its Role In The Impermissible Use Of PPP Loan Proceeds By Bank Customer 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL – Valley National Bank (VNB), a national bank and member of the Federal Reserve System, has agreed to pay $216,784.50 to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act for its self-disclosed role in the administration of two loans to a bank customer made under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act). U.S. Attorney's Office Reaches Settlement to Ensure Effective Communication at McLaren Health Care Corporation Facilities Throughout Michigan 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Allport Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Role Directing Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Justice Department Secures Agreement with Hays County to Ensure Polling Place Access to Votes with Disabilities 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT The United States has reached a settlement agreement with Hays County to ensure that the county provides accessible polling places to voters with disabilities. Former Medical Practice Administrator Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $600,000 From Her Employer, TDI Benefits Program 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT PROVIDENCE, RI – A former office manager and bookkeeper for a Pawtucket medical practice has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $570,000 in medical practice funds and more than $11,000 in TDI benefits she fraudulently applied for and received, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Former Partner Of Investment Management Firm Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Two Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2.4 Million 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JOSHUA HENNER was sentenced Friday, September 20, 2024, to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl for running two separate fraud schemes that stole over $2.4 million from victims.    Nigerian National Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT Afeez Akinloye, age 44, a Nigerian citizen, was sentenced on September 19, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska conspiracy to commit wire fraud.  Ochelata Teen Sentenced After 2022 Armed Robbery 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT Today, U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Kaleb Joesph Scullawl, 20, for Robbery in Indian Country. Judge Hill ordered Scullawl to 108  months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release.  Jury finds local restaurant owner found guilty of tax crimes 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT CINCINNATI – A federal jury has convicted a local fast-food chicken restaurant owner with tax crimes. Former emergency physician pleads guilty to possessing child pornography 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former medical director at an Ohio health care system pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to possessing child pornography.  Atlantic Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Possession 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – An Atlantic, Iowa man was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison for possessing a distribution quantity of methamphetamine. Shenandoah Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Shenandoah man was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. Two Council Bluffs Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Two Council Bluffs men were sentenced for their roles in conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Charges 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to 8 years (96 months) in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Rock Island Man Sentenced to 210 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Marijuana 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Rock Island, Illinois man was sentenced on September 18, 2024, to 210 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana. Illinois Man Sentenced to 264 Months in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution Charges 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Carol Stream, Illinois man was sentenced on September 17, 2024, to 264 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. 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