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You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Government Contractor Agrees to Pay $3.1 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations of the False Claims Act 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Sanford Federal, Inc. and its owner, Joseph Mandour, agreed to pay $3,100,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act in their acquisition and performance of 49 government contracts across the United States and involving multiple Federal agencies. Mexican National Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy after Seizure of 29 Kilograms of Methamphetamine 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Mexican national has been charged by criminal complaint with distribution and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Kansas City metropolitan area.       Raleigh County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Houston Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ANACLETO SILVA-HERRERA ("SILVA-HERRERA"), age 40, a resident of Houston, Texas, was sentenced by United States District Judge, Jane Triche Milazzo, on August 20, 2025, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine, and possession, with intent to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine. SILVA-HERRERA was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment, one year of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee. The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Illinois Laws Providing In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Illegal Aliens 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT The United States is challenging Illinois laws providing in-state tuition and scholarships for illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens, who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, in direct conflict with federal law. On Tuesday, Sep. 2, the Department of Justice filed a complaint in the Southern District of Illinois against the State of Illinois, Governor Pritzker, the State Attorney General, and the boards of trustees of state universities in Illinois seeking to enjoin the State from enforcing the Illinois laws and bring them into compliance with federal requirements. Two Detroit Men Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Crime 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Scott County Man Sentenced for Armed Fentanyl Trafficking 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Former Vanderburgh County Director of Finance Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $125,000 in Public Funds 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Eight Defendants Charged with Immigration Violations in Canton 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury has returned indictments charging eight individuals with immigration and identity theft-related violations.  Vanderwagen Man Sentenced for Firing Rifle During Assault 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Perris Jeremiah Arthur was sentenced to 85 months in prison for using a firearm to threaten and assault another individual. El Salvador Arrested for Assaulting Federal Agents 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Brevard County Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Federal Prison For Cocaine Distribution 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – Senior U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Matthew William Smolik (44, Titusville) to nine years in federal prison for distribution of cocaine. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $10,500, the proceeds of Smolik's cocaine distribution. Smolik pleaded guilty on March 25, 2025. Orange County Man Pleads Guilty To Production And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that David Andrew Ogden (39, Winter Park) has pleaded guilty to five counts of production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and one count of possession of CSAM. For each production count, Ogden faces a minimum penalty of 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal prison. The possession count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 13, 2025. FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS BATON ROUGE MAN OF DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced the conviction of Alexander Brock, age 59, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rapid City Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Ryan Isbell, 36, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court for production of child pornography.  TWO PENSACOLA MEN CHARGED IN FEDERAL INDICTMENT FOR CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Ronald Dale White, 39, and Darius Rafael Whisler, 33, of Pensacola, were indicted by a federal grand jury this week, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and multiple counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Ronald White was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Former DPHSS Employee Sentenced for Defrauding Assistance Programs 09/02/2025 08:00 AM EDT Manderson Man Found Not Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter 08/31/2025 08:00 AM EDT Individual Indicted and Arrested for Production and Possession of Child Exploitation Material 08/30/2025 08:00 AM EDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On August 28, 2025, A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a three count indictment charging Felix Ebdiel Muñiz-Rivera, age 20, of Camuy, PR, for production and possession of child exploitation material. HSI special agents arrested Muñiz- Rivera yesterday, August 29, 2025. Margate Man Targeted Jewish and Black Americans Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Firearm Offenses 08/30/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Margate man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in federal prison for a series of firearm offenses and for amassing weapons, tactical gear, and attack plans targeting Jewish and Black Americans.  Guatemalan National Convicted and Sentenced for Unlawful Reentry into the United States 08/29/2025 08:00 AM EDT Keene Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense 08/29/2025 08:00 AM EDT Three sentenced to federal prison in DFW-area VIN flipping scheme 08/29/2025 08:00 AM EDT Two aliens from Honduras illegally present in the United States and one Dallas-area man have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a theft and fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

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