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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. Statement of United States Attorney Clare E. Connors Regarding November 2024 General Election 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT HONOLULU – United States Attorney Clare E. Connors announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Michael Nammar will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. Media Advisory – U.S. Attorney to Announce Charges Against 16 Individuals Related to Hells Angels' Racketeering Enterprise in Raleigh and Fayetteville 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Greenup County Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Greenup County Man Sentenced for Production and Possession of Child Pornography 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT San Diego Man Admits to Sexual Exploitation of 14-Year-Old Girl 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT SAN DIEGO – Eric Jin of San Diego pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that he persuaded a 14-year-old girl to send him sexually explicit photographs of herself, including an image of her leg where she had carved the defendant's name into her skin with a knife at his direction. New Orleans Man Guilty of Being Felon in Possession of Ammunition 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced on October 10, 2024, that WILLIE SYLVESTER ("SYLVESTER"), a/k/a "Wooso," age 29, a resident of New Orleans, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).  SYLVESTER faces up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.  Houston man guilty in $160M Medicare fraud scheme 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 59-year-old Houston man has been convicted of all 15 counts as charged for heading a massive Medicare fraud scheme involving the fraudulent billing of expensive topical creams New Orleans Men Guilty of Conspiracy, Distribution of Fentanyl and Machinegun Possession 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOSEPH MILLER ("MILLER"), age 21, and KENNETH TURNER ("TURNER"), age 37, residents of New Orleans, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk on October 2 and October 9, 2024, respectively. California drug supplier receives life for role in fentanyl overdose death of Fairbanks man 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT FAIRBANKS, Alaska – A California drug supplier was sentenced today to life in prison for his connection to the fatal fentanyl overdose of a Fairbanks man in October 2020.  Pasco Man Who Attempted to Meet a 13-Year-Old for Sex at Richland Hotel Sentenced to Federal Prison 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Local man convicted of recording himself while engaging in sexual intercourse with minor 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 29-year-old McAllen resident has entered guilty pleas to enticement of a minor and production of child pornography Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Domestic Violence Charge 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Drug trafficking mom imprisoned for smuggling meth across border 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 41-year-old Dallas woman has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of meth North Carolina Woman Sentenced for Making False Statements 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT CHEVON GRANT, 27, of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge stemming from a gang-related shootout. Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Ammunition 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jamar Johnson, 30, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Former Air Force Member Indicted for 2019 Sexual Assault at Air Base in the United Kingdom 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A former U.S. Air Force member was charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Southern District of Florida with sexually assaulting another service member at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, in May 2019. Pediatric Physician Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT An Overland Park, Kansas, pediatric physician pleaded guilty in federal court today to using concealed video cameras to secretly record 13 child victims for the purpose of producing child pornography over a three-year period from Oct. 4, 2020, to Oct. 28, 2023. Aalbers also admitted that he was in possession of child pornography. Department of Justice awards more than $2 million to local non-profits to provide services to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT The Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women has awarded more than $2 million to various non-profits to elevate their success in supporting survivors of human trafficking and victims of intimate violence and stalking.  Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Civil Rights Charges for Committing Sex Trafficking of Victims Addicted to Opioids and Cocaine and Other Offenses 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty today to four counts of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. O'Fallon, Missouri Man Admits Child Sex Charges 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Andrew Haller admitted meeting two 15-year-old girls on Tumblr before moving their conversations to the encrypted app Telegram. Nationwide Telecommunications Provider and its CEO Plead Guilty to Massively Defrauding Federal Government Programs Meant to Aid the Needy 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT Issa Asad, 51, of Southwest Ranches, Fla., and Q Link Wireless LLC, of Dania Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud and commit offenses against the United States in connection with a years-long scheme to steal over $100 million from a celebrated federal program providing discounted phone service to people in need. Asad, Q Link's CEO, also pleaded guilty to laundering money from a separate scheme to defraud a different federal program meant to aid individuals and businesses hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic.   Acting U.S. Attorney Alerts Public to Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT DENVER – Acting United States Attorney for the District of Colorado Matt Kirsch issued a public safety alert advising the public to be vigilant to hurricane relief fraud in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Former Air Force Member Indicted for 2019 Sexual Assault at Air Base in the United Kingdom 10/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT A former U.S. Air Force member was charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Southern District of Florida with sexually assaulting another service member at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, in May 2019. 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