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Man Sentenced to 14 and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking Vehicle at Gunpoint in Backyard of Chicago Residence
- The carjacking occurred in the backyard of a Chicago residence.
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Wednesday, Sep 9
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Federal jury convicts three conspirators in $11M Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme
- The Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme involved $11 million.
Tuesday, Sep 8
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Ohio Missionary Enters Guilty Plea for Child Exploitation Crimes in Haiti
- Mast took over 30 flights from the United States to Haiti between November 2002 and August 2018.
- Sentencing is set for Dec. 15, 2026.
- Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, Ohio, entered a guilty plea to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti.
Friday, Sep 11
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Former NFL Player Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Operating Large-Scale Dog Fighting and Trafficking Venture in Oklahoma
- LeShon Johnson was sentenced to 60 months in prison.
- LeShon Johnson was convicted at trial of six dog fighting-related charges.
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Glendale Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal U.S. Postal Service Vehicles and Mail Belonging to More Than 200 Victims
- The conspiracy involved mail belonging to more than 200 victims.
Thursday, Sep 10
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Jury Finds District Man Guilty of 2022 Armed Carjacking
- The armed carjacking occurred in 2022.
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Indian National Charged with Making False Claim of U.S. Citizenship to Vote in 2024 Election
- Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, an Indian national, was charged with knowingly making a false claim of United States citizenship in order to vote in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election.
- Chaudhari signed the voter signature certificate required by Minnesota law in order to vote in the general election on or about Nov. 5, 2024.
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Project Safe Schools: Federal grand jury charges former high school teacher with enticement offense for alleged sexual relations with a minor
- The charge is related to alleged sexual relations with a minor.
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Two Men, including a Mexican National, Indicted for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
- One of the indicted men is a Mexican national.
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Former U.S. Army Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison for Physically and Sexually Assaulting Two Minors While Serving Abroad
- Adam Schlueter, 40, of Atlanta, was sentenced to life in prison and lifetime supervised release for physically and sexually assaulting two minors under the age of 10.
- Schlueter was stationed in Grafenwöhr, Germany, while a member of the Army from 2009 until 2013.
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Seven, Including El Salvadoran National, Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking Ring Crossing State Lines
- Seven individuals were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in an armed drug trafficking ring.
- One of the individuals sentenced is an El Salvadoran national.
Tuesday, Sep 15
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Twelve Individuals Charged in $10M Home Daycare Fraud Schemes
- DOJ announced an enforcement action.
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DOJ’s Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
- DOJ announced an enforcement action.
Monday, Sep 14
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Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384M to Settle Allegations Related to Contaminated Infant Formula
- DOJ announced an enforcement action.