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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Louisiana, Eastern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Former Army Reservist Sentenced for Conspiracy to Steal Government Funds 02/22/2025 07:00 AM EST NEW ORLEANS – CODY FRANCIS ("FRANCIS"), age 34, of New Orleans, was sentenced on February 13, 2025, by Chief United States District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown.  FRANCIS previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, having stolen $11,378.27 from the United States Department of the Army by claiming reimbursement for the performance of military funeral honors ceremonies that never happened.  New Orleans Man Guilty of Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts Violations 02/22/2025 07:00 AM EST NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ARMOND BURNETTE ("BURNETTE"), age 35, of New Orleans, pled guilty on February 11, 2025 to a three-count indictment charging him with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).  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