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You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. New York Man Admits Fencing Jewelry Stolen from Mall Stores and Kiosks Across the U.S. 01/28/2026 07:00 AM EST SALIM SAKAL, 55, of Brooklyn, New York, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to an offense related to his buying and selling jewelry stolen from mall-based stores and kiosks across the country. Texas Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Enticing Minors to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity 01/28/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Joshua Allen (34, Houston, TX) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber to 15 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for two counts of enticing or coercing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. The court also ordered Allen to forfeit a cellular phone, which was used in the commission of the offense, and to register as a sex offender. Allen pleaded guilty in August 2025.  Brandon Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Cocaine and Methamphetamine 01/28/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Temeko Evans (47, Brandon) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to four years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and the distribution of cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Evans pleaded guilty on October 2, 2025.

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