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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. Honduran National Sentenced In $14 Million Payroll Scheme To Defraud The IRS And Workers' Compensation Insurance Company 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST Jacksonville, Florida – Senior U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis today sentenced Jose Molina-Herrera (27, Honduras) to 27 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States for the purpose of impeding the lawful functions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The court also ordered Molina-Herrera to forfeit $867,005, which are proceeds of the wire fraud offense. In addition, Molina-Herrera was ordered to pay $3,558,579.42 in restitution to the IRS. Molina-Herrera entered a guilty plea on November 1, 2024. Labelle Man Sentenced To 19 Years In Federal Prison For Methamphetamine Trafficking And Firearms Offenses 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States District Judge Sheri P. Chappell has sentenced Joshua Leon Tyree (39, Labelle) to 19 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Tyree entered a guilty plea on September 23, 2024. Erik Siebert appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST Erik S. Siebert was sworn in today as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Lebanon, Virginia Town Councilman, Sister, Automotive Companies Settle with Federal Government 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST New York Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Fentanyl Resulting In Death And Serious Bodily Injury 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST United States Attorney Appointed for District of Massachusetts 01/21/2025 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – Assistant U.S. Attorney Leah Belaire Foley was appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts by Acting Attorney General James McHenry on Jan. 20, 2025. With more than two decades of experience as a federal prosecutor within the Department of Justice, Ms. Foley brings extensive experience in prosecuting complex federal crimes and leading significant Department operations. Ms. Foley was sworn in this afternoon by the U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton. 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