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You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Long Beach Man Found Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine that Caused Fatal Overdoses of Engaged Couple in Orange County 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST A Long Beach man was found guilty by a jury today of distributing fentanyl-laced cocaine that resulted in the overdose deaths on the same day in Orange County of two victims who were engaged to be married. Final Charged Defendant in GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced; Adult Film Actor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST SAN DIEGO –Douglas Wiederhold, a male performer in the massive GirlsDoPorn sex-trafficking conspiracy led by Michael Pratt, was sentenced in federal court today to four years in prison. Wiederhold was paid to perform in 71 adult sex videos that exploited victims. Wiederhold is the last of seven charged defendants to be sentenced for their roles in the multimillion-dollar criminal empire that lured young women into making sex videos through lies, coercion, and manipulation, and then broadcasting their abuse to millions online. Florida Man Sentenced for Misrepresenting Indian Produced Goods 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST District Man Sentenced to 26 Years for the 2020 Daytime Murder in The Benco Shopping Center in Southeast 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Antoine Turner, 32, of Washington, DC, was sentenced today to 312 months (26 years) in prison for the November 29, 2020, murder of Demeitri Anderson in the BENCO Shopping Plaza in Washington DC, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Eau Claire Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Killing Lafayette Parish Woman in Armed Carjacking 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney's Office Recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST LAS VEGAS – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and joins the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) in reaffirming the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Prevention Month presents an opportunity for DHS and DOJ, through Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) to intensify operational efforts, raise public awareness, and strengthen partnerships across federal, state, and local agencies to disrupt trafficking networks, protect vulnerable individuals, and ensure traffickers are brought to justice. Magoffin County Man and Former Teacher Sentenced for Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Leslie County Man Sentenced for Attempted Production of Child Pornography 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Takes Down Drug and Gun Trafficking Ring; Six Arrested 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST An FBI and HSTF New Haven investigation has resulted in arrests of six men on federal charges related to their alleged involvement in a narcotics and firearms trafficking ring. Illegal Immigrant from Mexico Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Throwing Molotov Cocktail at LASD Deputies During Anti-ICE Riot 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST An illegal immigrant from Mexico was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for lighting and throwing a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during an anti-immigration enforcement riot in Paramount last year. NEW ORLEANS MAN SENTENCED FOR BEING FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST NEW ORLEANS MAN SENTENCED FOR FIREARM U.S. Attorney's Office Filed 86 Border-Related Cases This Week 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 86 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. TANGIPAHOA MAN GUILTY OF POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL, METHAMPHETAMINE 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST TANGIPAHOA MAN GUILTY OF POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE  Postal Employee Sentenced for Her Role in Conspiracy to Steal Checks from the Mail 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Cambria Hopkins sold her "arrow key," which allows access to U.S. Postal Service collection boxes, and stole checks from the mail. Former Massachusetts State Senator Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Obstruction of Justice and False Statements 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for attempting to cover up a fraudulent job offer and job offer letter from his sister's company. Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty After Requesting Person in Philippines Sexually Abuse a Child and Record the Abuse 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST – Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty today to one count of coercing and enticing a minor to engage in unlawful sexual conduct. Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Conspiring to Straw Purchase Firearms 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST DERWIN VAZQUEZ, JR. conspired with his sister to make false statements to firearms dealers. District of Arizona Charges 200 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 200 individuals.  Principals Of 'Pre-IPO' Funds Plead Guilty To Defrauding Investors 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that MARIO GOGLIORMELLA, STEVEN LACAJ, and KARIM IBRAHIM, a/k/a "Chris Hayes," pled guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges in connection with their management of L & G Capital Corp., Legend Venture Partners LLC, and a related series of funds.   Manderson Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography and Assault 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Manderson, South Dakota, man convicted of Receipt of Child Pornography and Assault by Beating, Striking or Wounding.  The sentencing took place on January 26, 2026.  New Bedford Couple Charged with Defrauding Clients of Over $750,000 in Connection with their Insurance Business 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A married couple was charged today for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud individuals seeking insurance coverage through the couple's business, BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC. Former Paralegal for Chicago-Area Company Sentenced in Federal Court for $100,000 Embezzlement Scheme 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST NAKESHA DAVIS submitted false approvals from managers purporting to approve settlement payments to former employees. SDTX charges another 307 people with criminal actions this week in support of Operation Take Back America 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST The first month of the new year has come to a close with another 299 filed cases related to immigration and border security Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to Isis 01/30/2026 07:00 AM EST Baltimore, Maryland – A Hanover, Maryland, man entered a guilty plea in federal court today, in connection with charges stemming from his attempt to join and fight for ISIS. Michael Sam Teekaye, Jr., 22, pled guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

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