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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. Utah Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST A Utah man was sentenced to prison on Nov. 20, 2024, after he pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement 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 Seizes Approximately $3.5 Million Dollars Associated with Business Email Compromise Scam 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST The U.S. Attorney's Office has seized approximately $3,507,191 in funds stolen through a business email compromise scam. Fourth and Final V.C. Summer Executive Sentenced for Misconduct in Connection with Failed Nuclear Construction Project 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jeffrey Alan Benjamin, 62, was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to causing SCANA, a publicly-traded company, to keep false records in connection with the failed V.C. Summer nuclear construction project in Jenkinsville, South Carolina. Owner of Red Barn Diesel Performance Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Tamper with Clean Air Act Monitoring Devices on Diesel Trucks 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Issac Allen conspired with a local truck sales business to download software, known as "tunes," that reprograms a vehicle's OBD system so that it would not detect malfunctions in emissions control components.   Extradited Nigerian National Sentenced to 7 Years and Ordered to Pay 2.8 Million in Restitution for Cyber Fraud Conspiracy 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Sunday Daniel Ganyo, 38, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and transportation of stolen property. Judge Hill ordered Ganyo to 84 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. Ganyo was further order to pay $2,829,878.40 in restitution.  Fort Myers Woman Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Loaded Firearm As A Convicted Felon 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Melina Ariel Maldonado (28, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Maldonado faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Gainesville Man Arrested For Attempting To Meet A 13-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest of Jose Raul Andreu Rodriguez (22, Gainesville) on a criminal complaint charging him with attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor. If convicted, Rodriguez faces a minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.  Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring With Fort Myers Man To Distribute Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Through The U.S. Mail 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Esdras Joel Garcia De La Rosa (28, Los Angeles, CA) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. De La Rosa faces up to life in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Former Acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Indicted for Conspiring with Supervisee 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Lafayette Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Carjacking With Intent to Cause Death or Serious Bodily Harm 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST 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