DOJ Press Releases

12 releases tracked. Refreshed with the news feed.

Sep 9, 2026
Indian National Charged with Making False Claim of U.S. Citizenship to Vote in 2024 Election

A federal grand jury in the District of Minnesota returned a two-count indictment today charging Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, an Indian national, with knowingly making a false claim of United States citizenship in ord…

Sep 9, 2026
District Man Sentenced for Possession of Firearm After Ditching Cocaine Trafficking Evidence in a Trash Can

Tavon Valentine Lee, 29, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 60 months in prison in connection with his possession of a loaded Glock 23 while participating in a cocaine trafficking …

Sep 9, 2026
Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison

JOSE BARET, 35, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley to 84 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for trafficking narcotics.

Sep 9, 2026
Batesville Woman Sentenced for Possessing Homemade Bombs, including One Found on Her Ex's Vehicle

Christina Willis was sentenced to more than six years for possessing homemade bombs. 

Sep 9, 2026
Former NFL Player Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Operating Large-Scale Dog Fighting and Trafficking Venture in Oklahoma

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $30,000 fine after being  convicted at trial of six dog fighting-relate…

Sep 9, 2026
Indian Citizen in the United States on Student Visa Sentenced for Defrauding a Vietnam Veteran

An Indian Citizen residing in the United States on a student visa was sentenced today after a jury convicted him of conspiring to defraud a Vietnam Veteran in April 2026, announced U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Nassar.

Sep 9, 2026
Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Writing Opioid Prescriptions

AMANI IBRAHIM fraudulently prescribed oxycodone, hydrocodone, and other controlled substances.

Sep 9, 2026
St. Louis Felon Admits Being Caught in Stolen Car with Two Shotguns

Maurice Brown Jr. was driving a recently stolen Audi A4 and had two shotguns in the car.

Sep 9, 2026
Former Soldier Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Physically and Sexually Assaulting Minors While Serving Abroad

Adam Schlueter, a former enlisted member of the United States Army, was sentenced today to life in federal prison for physically and sexually assaulting two minors under the age of ten, following his conviction at trial.…

Sep 9, 2026
Maryland Felon Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession in HSTF Case

Baltimore, Maryland – A Maryland man is headed to federal prison for firearm crimes. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Jerry Toliver, 37, of Rosedale, today, to five years in prison, followed by three year…