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Maine Man Gets 10-Year Federal Sentence for Child Pornography

John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The sentence comes after Haynes previously served time for sexual misconduct with a child under 14.

•John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography possession
•Haynes has a prior state conviction for sexual misconduct with a child under 14
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Stockton Man, 20, Gets 77 Months for Illegal Gun Sales, Machinegun Possession

Rayshawn Williams, a 20-year-old Stockton resident, was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for illegally dealing in firearms and possessing machineguns. Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez imposed the sentence following Williams' conviction on federal weapons trafficking charges.

•20-year-old Rayshawn Williams sentenced to 77 months for illegal firearms dealing and machinegun possession
•Case involved trafficking of automatic weapons, which carry enhanced federal penalties
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Maryland Sex Offender Sentenced to 24 Years for Attempting to Meet Minor

Johnny Daniel Duran, a 47-year-old registered sex offender from Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. The substantial sentence reflects the serious nature of the charges and Duran's status as a repeat offender already required to register as a sex offender.

•47-year-old Johnny Daniel Duran received a 24-year federal prison sentence
•Duran was already a registered sex offender when he committed the new offense
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FTC Opens $4.5M Refund Process for NGL App Users Hit by Deceptive Charges

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a refund claims process for consumers who were charged without authorization for subscriptions to the anonymous messaging app NGL. The move follows a $4.5 million settlement after the FTC alleged NGL deceived users with fake messages and unauthorized recurring charges.

•FTC opened refund claims process for NGL users charged without authorization for app subscriptions
•Settlement requires NGL to pay $4.5 million after allegations of fake messages and deceptive marketing to minors
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Former TD Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Scheme

Wilfredo Aquino, a former New York-based TD Bank employee, pleaded guilty to facilitating a money laundering network that moved hundreds of millions of dollars through bank accounts. The case highlights significant vulnerabilities in banking compliance systems at major financial institutions.

•Former TD Bank employee Wilfredo Aquino pleaded guilty to facilitating money laundering involving hundreds of millions of dollars
•The scheme involved criminal networks using TD Bank accounts to move illicit funds through the banking system
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Charlotte Man Sentenced to Prison for Operating Ponzi Scheme

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina. The case represents another federal prosecution targeting investment fraud that defrauds victims through false promises of returns.

•Charlotte resident receives federal prison sentence for Ponzi scheme operation
•Case prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's Office for Western District of North Carolina
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Lufkin Man Sentenced in $9 Million Federal Fraud Scheme

A Lufkin man has been sentenced for federal violations related to a $9 million fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the successful prosecution, marking a significant white-collar crime conviction in the region.

•Federal sentencing completed for Lufkin resident in $9 million fraud scheme
•Eastern District of Texas prosecutors secured conviction under U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ohio Woman on Meth Distribution Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old Celina Serva of Akron, Ohio, on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charges carry severe penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and potential life imprisonment.

•Celina Serva, 26, of Akron, Ohio indicted on federal methamphetamine trafficking charges
•Faces mandatory minimum 10 years in prison, maximum life sentence, and $10 million fine
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Montana Man Sentenced to 3+ Years in Federal Prison for Cyberstalking

A Bigfork, Montana man received a sentence of more than three years in federal prison for cyberstalking charges. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for Montana, highlights federal law enforcement's continued focus on online harassment crimes.

•Federal prosecution resulted in significant prison sentence for cyberstalking offense
•Case demonstrates DOJ enforcement priorities for online harassment crimes
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Nine Salinas Gang Members Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted nine South Bay men for racketeering conspiracy as members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza Norteños street gang. The charges include 11 murders, 14 attempted murders, and extensive drug and weapons trafficking operations.

•Nine South Bay men indicted for racketeering conspiracy as SAP Norteños gang members
•Charges include 11 murders and 14 attempted murders linked to gang activities
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