DOJ Announces DEAβs Historic Seizure of Over 1.8 million Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic seizure of more than 1.8 million fentanyl-laced pills, an amount that could potentially kill more than 700,000 individuals.
R. Kelly Convicted by Federal Jury on 9 Counts of Racketeering, 5 Mann Act Violations
Robert Sylvester Kellyβcommonly known as R. Kellyβfaces ten years to life in prison following a guilty verdict after nearly nine hours of deliberation.
11 Members of New York's Infamous Colombo Crime Family Charged by Federal Prosecutors
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a 19-count indictment on September 14, 2021, charging ten members and known associates of the Colombo Crime Family and one from the Bonanno Crime Family.
Dar al-Farooq Mosque Bomber Sentenced to 53 Years in Prison
According to a Department of Justice press release from September 13, 2021, Emily Claire Hari, 50, formerly known as Michael Hari, was sentenced to life in prison for the August 5, 2017, bombing of the Dar al-Farooq (DAF) Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
ISIS Militant Pleads Guilty to Role in Deaths of Four Americans in Syria
According to a Department of Justice press release dated September 2, 2021, Alexanda Amon Kotey, 37, a former British citizen turned Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) fighter, pleaded guilty to for his participation in a brutal hostage-taking scheme that resulted in the deaths of four American citizens as well as British and Japanese nationals.
Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud in COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated August 18, 2021, Hunter VanPelt, aka Ellen Corkrum, 49, pleaded guilty to perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $7.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
WIFLE Award Winner Recognized for Lifesaving Bravery in U.S. Marshals Service Shootout
At the 21st Annual WIFLE Leadership Training, Deputy U.S. Marshal Lisa Alvarez was recognized for her superior work and fast decision-making by receiving the Julie Y. Cross Award.
Chicago Pharmacist Arrested for Selling COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Online
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated August 17, 2021, a licensed Chicago pharmacist was arrested for allegedly selling dozens of authentic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay.
DOJ Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Sober Home Operator
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated August 11, 2021, a sober home operator in Massachusetts, Peter McCarthy, allegedly subjected female residents to sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act.
U.S. Foreign Service Member Indicted for Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct While in Philippines
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated August 3, 2021, a member of the U.S. foreign service, Dean Cheves, 61, was indicted for engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place and possession of child pornography.
Leader of a Drug Trafficking Organization and Ally of the Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated July 27, 2021, Luz Irene Fajardo Campos, aka βLa Comadre,β βLa Madrina,β and βLa DoΓ±a,β 57, of Culiacan, Mexico, was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison following a 2019 trial for her role in in an international drug trafficking conspiracy that included Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, and the United States.
Ohio Man Charged with Plot to Conduct Mass Shooting of Women
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated July 21, 2021, Tres Genco, 21, of Hillsboro, Ohio was charged with attempting to conduct a mass shooting of women and with illegally possessing a machine gun.
Tree DNA Helps Secure Conviction of Timber Thief
In a first for a federal criminal trial, prosecutors used tree DNA evidence to help convict the lead defendant for stealing timber from U.S. Forest Service lands in Washington state.
Kentucky Man Sentenced for Racially Motivated Hate Crime
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated June 24, 2021, Gregory A. Bush of Louisville, KY was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering two Black shoppers at a Kroger grocery store and the attempted murder of a third. Each of these crimes was found to be racially motivated. He pleaded guilty-but-mentally-ill to state charges for murder, attempted murder and wanton endangerment.
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Sentenced in Odometer Tampering Scheme
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated June 29, 2021, Shmuel Gali of New York was sentenced to 60 months in prison for tampering with car odometers and partaking in a money laundering scheme. For his crimes, he will be required to pay $3,936,000 in restitution.
Former DoD Linguist Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Providing Classified Information to Foreign Terrorist Organization
According to a Department of Justice press release from June 23, 2021, a Defense Department linguist was sentenced to 23 years in prison for delivering classified U.S. national security information to a foreign actor. She had pleaded guilty on March 26, 2021.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Charges Related to Targeting Gay Men on Dating App
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated June 3, 2021, Daniel Jenkins, 22, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime and two related charges for plans to target gay men with violent crimes.
Operation Trojan Shield Uses Encrypted Messaging Platform to Thwart Global Crime Networks
In a news release from June 8, 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the successful completion of Operation Trojan Shield, a global effort targeting encrypted platforms used by criminal groups.
Nevada Bottled Water Company Ordered to Stop Distributing Adulterated Products
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated June 1, 2021, a Nevada bottled water company and its owners were recently permanently enjoined from preparing, processing, and distributing adulterated and misbranded bottled water.
FBI Employee Indicted for Illegally Removing Classified National Security Documents
According to a Department of Justice press release from May 21, 2021, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employee was indicted for illegally removing numerous national security documents that were found in her home.