Violent Crimes News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Violent Crimes news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Leader in 2012 Benghazi Attack that Killed U.S. Ambassador Stevens and 3 Other Americans Is Resentenced to 28 Years 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ahmed Abu Khatallah, aka Ahmed Mukatallah, 53, a Libyan national, was resentenced today to 28 years in prison on federal terrorism charges and other offenses stemming from the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya.  Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. government personnel Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty died in the attack at the Mission and the nearby Annex in Benghazi. Two Florida "Proud Boys" Plead Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Two men from Florida and members of the Proud Boys organization have pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from their conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their 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. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Good morning. Thank you, Jonathan, for that warm welcome.I am very happy to be here in Arkansas. Convicted CBP Officer Sentenced in El Paso for Use of Excessive Force 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for use of excessive force Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Brandishing AR-15 Rifle During Restaurant Robbery 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore City Man Sentenced To Fourteen Years In Federal Prison For Committing Several Armed Robberies And Carjackings 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore – On September 25, 2024, United States District Judge George L. Russell, III, sentenced Tavon Reid-El, age 25, of Baltimore City, Maryland, to fourteen (14) years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for committing two armed commercial robberies and three armed carjackings in Baltimore City, Maryland.  Richmond County man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to blow up Social Security office 09/26/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Richmond County man was sentenced to federal prison for threatening to blow up Augusta's Social Security office. 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