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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. Guilty Verdict Returned in First Jury Trial Involving a Felony Machine Gun Charge Since New Firearms Law Went Into Effect 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Keimontay Holston, 21, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty in Superior Court of possession of a machine gun, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).  Jacksonville Felon Sentenced To More Than Seven Years For Possessing A Firearm 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – United States District Judge Marcia Morales Howard   has sentenced Matthew Junior Rice (43, Jacksonville) to 7 years and 3 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Rice entered a guilty plea on April 11, 2024. Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy that Corrupted City Real Estate Projects 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT A former deputy mayor and long-time Los Angeles city official was sentenced today to 144 months in federal prison for soliciting and accepting more than $750,000 in bribe money for himself and facilitating over $1 million in bribes from property developers to then-Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar as part of a long-running pay-to-play racketeering conspiracy at the highest levels of government in Los Angeles. New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CYRUS ROLLINS ("ROLLINS"), age 41, of New Orleans, was sentenced om October 2, 2024 by U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter after previously pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C), and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i).  ROLLINS was sentenced to 97 months of imprisonment, three (3) years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $200 mandatory special assessment fee. Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Six Kilograms of Fentanyl 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ORLIAN CABRERA-JOA ("CABRERA-JOA"), 32, was sentenced on October 2, 2024 to 87 months of imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(A) and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.  Tennessee Man Sentenced to Prison on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Tennessee man was sentenced to prison today after he previously pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during 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. U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI Announce Upgraded Charges Against Zuni Man After Victim Dies Following Initial Assault Case 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Joey Luarkie was charged by indictment with voluntary manslaughter after a confrontation at a residence in Zuni escalated into violence. Armed Fayetteville Drug Trafficker Who Led Law Enforcement on Dangerous High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Over 27 Years 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT North Andover Man Charged with Possessing Over 30 Firearms and Explosives as a Convicted Felon 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A North Andover, Mass. man has been charged for allegedly possessing over 30 firearms and explosives as a convicted felon. U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Guilty Plea in Fatal Shooting Case Involving Farmington Man 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Hanson Tsosie pleaded guilty in federal court to second degree murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury after he fired a shotgun into a group of people, resulting in one death and one serious injury. Slidell Man Guilty of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on October 2, 2024 CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SOMMERS ("SOMMERS"), age 42, of Slidell, La., pled guilty to Possession of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2).  SOMMERS faces a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than ten (10) years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of not more than twenty (20) years, and/or a fine of up to $250,000.00, or the greater of twice the gross gain to the defendant or twice the gross loss to any person of the offense.  SOMMERS also faces a term of supervised release of not less than five (5) years and up to life, after his release from prison.  Finally, SOMMERS faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. The defendant's sentence is subject to a sentencing enhancement of a ten-year mandatory minimum because of a previous conviction on December 13, 2011, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, of Receipt of Child Pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252(a)(2). 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