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Child identity theft is when someone uses a child's personal information, such as their Social Security number, to commit fraud or other crimes. This can have a devastating financial and…
Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 6, 2023 Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Defendant Rifled Through Senator’s Desk on Senate Floor A Texas…
United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over Nine Thousand Rifles and Over 700,000 Rounds of Ammunition En Route from Iran to Yemen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 6, 2023 United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over Nine Thousand Rifles and Over 700,000 Rounds of Ammunition En Route from Iran to Yemen Action…
D.C. Man is Fifth Defendant to Admit Role in Conspiracy That Sold Drugs Near a School
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U.S. Attorney Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 5, 2023 U.S. Attorney Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for D.C. WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves was…
Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent
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Michigan Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 30, 2023 Michigan Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Defendant Assaulted Law Enforcement with Flagpole WASHINGTON —…
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 30, 2023 Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon WASHINGTON – Reginald Johnson, 31, of Philadelphia, P.A., pleaded guilty,…
Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 29, 2023 Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach WASHINGTON — A Texas man has been arrested…
U.S. Attorney Announces Participation in Coordinated National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
Criminal charges have been filed in the Southern District of Georgia against a Florida man as part of the Department of Justice’s 2023 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.
Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Distribution
Darrin Harsley, 33, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to 262 months of imprisonment on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams after he pleaded guilty to…
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