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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Marion County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Material 10/16/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Matthew Allen Gahan (25, Summerfield) to 20 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Gahan will also be required to register as a sex offender. He entered a guilty plea on June 13, 2024. Brevard County Felon Sentenced To More Than 17 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Firearm Offenses 10/16/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Shawndell Johnson (32, Melbourne) to 17 years and 7 months in federal prison for distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court also ordered Johnson to forfeit the firearms and ammunition used in the offenses. Johnson entered a guilty plea on June 7, 2024.  Iranian National Charged With Naturalization Fraud 10/16/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Alireza Baradaran Rafii (57, Tampa) with attempting to procure naturalization unlawfully and making false statements relating to his naturalization under oath. If convicted on all counts, Rafii faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. 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