A federal jury found a resident of Tecate, Mexico guilty of federal drug trafficking charges for piloting a “panga” boat stuffed with nearly two tons of marijuana from Ensenada to Santa Barbara County in California, authorities announced Wednesday.
Following a three-day trial, the man, 24-year-old Jose Guadalupe Zepeda-Ramirez, was found guilty on June 2 of two felony counts – conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute marijuana and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
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Feds: “Mo’ Money” Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for Preparing False Tax Returns
A federal judge sentence two Memphis residents to prison today for conspiring to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns, according to officials.
Jeremy Blanchard, 35, and Erik Pittman, 35, both of Memphis, were sentenced to serve five years and 10 months and two years and nine months in prison, respectively, officials announced.
Man sues Chicago police over shooting, seeks $15 million in damages
An Englewood man who survived being shot seven times by Chicago police two years ago filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday that seeks $15 million in damages, his attorneys said.
Dominiq Greer, 25, said an officer shot him during a chase on July 4, 2014, even though he posed no immediate threat. He acknowledged he was carrying a handgun when he was initially stopped by police and ran from the officers because he was afraid of them.
L.A. Man Arrested for Targeting Elderly Victims and Conning Them Out of $200,000
A South Los Angeles man was arrested Tuesday on federal fraud charges for participating in a lottery scam that allegedly targeted elderly victims with promises of cash prizes and cars – as long as they paid taxes and fees, according to officials.
22-Year-Old Man Who Tried to Join ISIS Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison (Video Interview with Defendant)
Nicholas Michael Teausant was arrested traveling to Canada, near the border, on March 17, 2014, with the intent of going to Syria to join the terrorist group ISIS, according to officials.
Tuesday, the 22-year-old from Acampo, California, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group.
Couple who Sold Young Daughters to a Man Who Raped and Produced Pornography With Them Sentenced
A federal judge sentenced a 63-year-old man to live in prison for using their young daughters to produce child pornography.
Ronnie Lee McCall, 63, of Johnson City, Tenn., was sentenced on Monday, according to officials.
Former Cop Sentenced to Prison for His Role in a $4 Million Armored Car Heist
A federal judge sentenced a former police officer to prison in connection with lying to investigators in relation to an armored car robbery that occurred in Houston in 2013, according to officials.
Joel Quezada, 33, of Humble, plead guilty Jan 11.
Electrical Engineer with a “Bad Attitude” Sentenced for Stealing Trade Secrets from his Former Employer
A federal judge on Monday sentenced an electrical engineer from Glendale to a year in prison for violating the Economic Espionage Act for stealing and distributing trade secrets belonging to his former employer, according to officials.
Investigation into Drug Dealing at Montana Prison Results in Two More Indictments
Two defendants — Rachel Leanna Ross, 25, of Collierville Tennessee, and Lauren J. Hoskins, 26, of Somerville, Tennessee — were arraigned in federal court last week on a six-count indictment charging them with drug dealing at the Montana State Prison, according to officials.
USA TODAY: Chicago releases video, recordings from dozens of police shootings
CHICAGO (USA TODAY REPORT) — The agency tasked with investigating allegations of major misconduct against Chicago police officers released videos, audio recordings and other investigative material Friday from more than 100 incidents, a move that city officials hope will help bolster the public’s trust in its embattled police force
Bulgarian Sentenced to More Than Three Years In Prison for Role in $6 Million Tax Refund Fraud
A citizen of the Republic of Bulgaria was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison Friday for his involvement in a $600 million fraudulent tax return scheme that used personal identifying information stolen from multiple accounting firm networks, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Three, including Chiropractor, Plead Guilty to Scamming Workers Compensation Insurances Out of $600 Million
Three defendants, including a chiropractor, plead guilty Friday to being involved in a fraudulent claims scam that resulted in $600 million in losses to Southern California hospitals, according to officials.