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You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearms Possession and Methamphetamine Trafficking 08/15/2025 08:00 AM EDT Iuka Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography 08/14/2025 08:00 AM EDT OXFORD, MS – An Iuka, Mississippi man was sentenced today to over 8 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials. Canadian resident arrested at border with 109 kilograms of cocaine 08/14/2025 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Vishavpal Singh, 31, a citizen of India residing in Canada, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $10,000,000.  Three men arrested for their roles in international drug trafficking ring involving pharmaceuticals 08/14/2025 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Leeladhar H. Tandel, 44, of Mobile, AL, Barry M. Wright, 55, of Marietta, GA, and Jesus Andon, 56, of St. Louis, MO, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, controlled substances, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.    Chinese National Sentenced to More than Two Years in Federal Prison for Laundering Approximately $3.5 Million Stolen from Fraud Victims 08/14/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Chinese national was sentenced today to 28 months in federal prison for laundering approximately $3.5 million in money stolen from victims of investment scams as part of so-called "pig butchering" schemes, including opening bank accounts used to launder the money and picking up packages of bulk cash sent by fraud victims. Two Convicted Felons Charged With Federal Firearms Violations in Connection With Brooklyn Gunfight 08/14/2025 08:00 AM EDT Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, a criminal complaint was filed charging Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard with federal firearms violations relating to an August 12, 2025 gunfight in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn.  Both defendants were arrested and Richard made his initial appearance this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Seth D. Eichenholtz.  Richard was ordered detained pending trial.  Bauduy will be arraigned at a later date.

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