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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Connecticut news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Shelton Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Assault Rifle and Ammunition in Waterbury 11/22/2024 07:00 AM EST MIGUEL RIVERA, also known as "Macho," 32, of Shelton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing an assault rifle and ammunition. Mexican National Admits Role in Smuggling and Labor Trafficking Scheme, Illegally Reentering U.S. 11/22/2024 07:00 AM EST APOLINAR FRANCISCO PAREDES ESPINOZA, also known as "Pancho," 58, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Hartford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to charges stemming from his involvement in a scheme to smuggle aliens into the U.S., harbor them at Hartford area residences, force them to work, and threaten to harm them in various ways if they failed to pay exorbitant fees, interest, and other living expenses. Waterbury Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison 11/22/2024 07:00 AM EST CHRISTOPHER JUSINO-RODRIGUEZ, 32, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking cocaine. 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