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Newport Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST John Balentine, a multi-convicted felon, will spend 188 months in federal prison after illegally possessing a firearm.  Lackawanna County Man Convicted Of Distribution Of Fentanyl Resulting In Death 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Manchester Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Traffic Fentanyl and Cocaine 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Justice Department Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Code Requirements That Restrict Community-Based Housing for People with Disabilities 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Lancaster Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST COLUMBIA, S.C. —Robert Namath Emory, 54, of Lancaster, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after embezzling funds from his employer. Exeter Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 48 Months for Possessing Over 2,000 Images of Child Sexual Abuse 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Former GE Executive Convicted At Trial Of Fraud And Identity Theft 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction in Manhattan federal court of WILSON DANIEL FREITA DA COSTA of one count of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft for his role in a scheme to use forged documents on Angolan Government letterhead to deceive a subdivision of the GE Company and the Angolan Government.   Thirteen Individuals Indicted in Cross-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Used Social Media Apps to Facilitate Drug Distribution and Guns for Drugs 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Fentanyl 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri P. Chappell has sentenced Nicholas Smith (45, Fort Myers) to five years and five months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Smith was found guilty following a bench trial on August 21, 2024. Felon Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Stealing from Gun Store 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Johnny Phillips stole a pistol from the display case of a St. Louis County gun store.  Eden Prairie Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for COVID Relief Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Money Laundering 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Colombian Man Extradited to the United States for Alleged Role in Extensive Money Laundering Conspiracy 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A Colombian man has been extradited to the United States from the Republic of Colombia to face charges related to his alleged role in a sophisticated money laundering organization that laundered over $2 million in drug trafficking proceeds. Upstate New York Resident and Bangladeshi National Charged with Digital Streaming Piracy Scheme 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST "As alleged, the defendants operated a bootleg online streaming service that distributed copyrighted television programs that they stole for their personal enrichment," stated United States Attorney Peace.  "My Office and the Department of Justice are committed to protecting the rights of intellectual property holders from digital pirates like these defendants." Riverside Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Pounds of Methamphetamine from Mexico into Inland Empire 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST A Riverside County man who helped lead an organization that trafficked pound quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico into the Inland Empire has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison, the Justice Department announced today. Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – An Orleans man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to child pornography offenses. Teen Pleads Guilty in Two November 2023 Carjackings 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Devonta Lynch, 18, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty yesterday in Superior Court to armed carjacking in relation to a November 29, 2023 offense, robbery in relation to a November 12, 2023 offense, and carrying a pistol without a license on November 12, 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Monroe Jury Finds Drug Trafficker Guilty in Federal Court 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST 19 Individuals Indicted And Arrested In Relation To Statewide Bank Fraud Conspiracy 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Qornelious Campbell (31), Kenneth Cole II (25), Kenisha Coffer (25), D'Andranika Crews (20), Ebony Fields (26), Victoria Ferrer (22), Aaliyah Gotay-Woods (23), Bre'asia Harris (26), Jaun Hillman (51), Keith Honors, Jr. (39), Kendrick Iles (20), Arkuria Lewis (22), Deven Little (28), Josie Lopez (29), Clarissa Morris (24), Tamiria Perry (27), Mark Quesnel (66), Tamaries Richardson (30), and Kalei Spicer (22), all residents of Polk County, with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud. If convicted on all counts, each faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies the individuals that the United States intends to forfeit any and all assets traceable to proceeds of the offenses. Justice Department Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Code Requirements That Restrict Community-Based Housing for People with Disabilities 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST The Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to challenge discriminatory code requirements that deny or limit the availability of community-based housing for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Justice Department Sues Kentucky Rental Property Manager and Owners for Sexual Harassment 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Adnan Shalash, the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit also names as defendants 12 owners of rental properties managed by Adnan Shalash, including Fox Den Properties LLC and Griffith Market Inc. Southern District of Mississippi Prosecutors Charge 13% More Cases During Fiscal Year 2024 Due to the Success of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Jackson, Miss. – United States Attorney Todd W. Gee announced today the results of efforts to increase federal prosecutions of violent criminals, narcotics traffickers and others during fiscal year 2024.   CEO Of Artificial Intelligence Startup Company Charged With Defrauding Investors 11/19/2024 07:00 AM EST Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JOANNA SMITH-GRIFFIN with securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with defrauding investors in AllHere Education, Inc., the startup artificial intelligence education technology company she founded, out of millions of dollars. 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