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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. Justice Department Files Voting Rights Suit Against Fayette County, Tennessee 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Fayette County, Tennessee, alleging that the Board of County Commissioners violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act when it adopted a redistricting plan that denies the city's Black voters an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, alleges that during the 2021 redistricting cycle, the County Commission deliberately rejected multiple districting plans that would have combined Black communities in districts that would allow Black voters to elect representatives of their choice. In doing so, the Commission disregarded the guidelines and recommendations of its own redistricting committee and the advice of the attorney it hired specifically to guide it through the redistricting process."The right to vote is sacred and is the foundation for our ability to exercise all other civil rights," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. "Black voters should have the equal opportunity to...  San Francisco Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Offenses During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.  New Federal Charges Filed In Carjacking And Murder Case; One Individual Pleads Guilty 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of a new 16-count federal indictment charging 7 individuals with offenses stemming from 4 years of dealing in drugs and an armed robbery spree that culminated in a double homicide on April 10 and 11, 2024. BVI MAN SENTENCED IN ILLEGAL ALIEN SMUGGLING CASE 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST St. Thomas, VI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Danny Dennevil, alias Danny Dorcine-Turnbull, 34, of Tortola, BVI, was sentenced by Chief District Judge Robert A. Molloy to 92 days of imprisonment following his plea of guilty to the charge of illegally bringing aliens to the United States. Federal Jury Convicts Georgia Man Of Transporting A Minor With Intent To Engage In Sexual Activity And Possessing A Firearm After A Felony Conviction 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Vincent Joseph Robusto (41, Georgia) guilty of transporting a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity and possessing a firearm after a felony conviction. Robusto faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2025. Robusto was indicted on December 1, 2021. Fort Myers Career Criminal Sentenced To Fifteen Years In Federal Prison For Unlawfully Possessing Loaded Firearm 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Carl Samuel Thompson, Jr. (60, Fort Myers) to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Because of Thompson's extensive criminal history—which includes at least three convictions for violent felonies—he qualified for enhanced sentencing under the Armed Career Criminal Act. Thompson entered a guilty plea on October 30, 2024. Fort Myers Felon Sentenced To Prison For Firearm And Drug Distribution Offenses 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida –U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced James Wallace Mathis, Jr. (44, Fort Myers) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon and distributing controlled substances.  Mathis entered a guilty plea on October 30, 2024. Orange County Man Indicted For Production And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging David Andrew Ogden (39, Winter Park) with five counts of production of child sexual abuse material and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material. If convicted, Ogden faces a minimum penalty of 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal prison for each of the production counts. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the possession count.   Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Financially Benefiting from Forced Labor 01/16/2025 07:00 AM EST Pulaski Woman Convicted of Bank Fraud and Social Security Fraud 01/10/2025 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