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Seven Sentenced in $12M Transnational Telemarketing Fraud Targeting Elderly

Seven defendants were sentenced in Brooklyn federal court for participating in a transnational telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims of more than $12 million. Many victims were elderly, and the defendants laundered fraudulent proceeds shared with international co-conspirators.

•Seven defendants sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carol Bagley Amon in Brooklyn federal court
•Scheme defrauded victims of over $12 million through transnational telemarketing operations
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Utah Man Gets 3 Years Probation for Damaging ICE Transit Van

Ryan Michael Gaines, 32, of Santa Clara, Utah, was sentenced to 36 months' probation for damaging an Immigration and Customs Enforcement transit van in April 2025. The federal court also ordered him to pay $2,883.20 in restitution to the Department of Homeland Security.

•32-year-old Santa Clara, Utah resident receives 36 months' probation for federal property damage
•Court orders immediate payment of $2,883.20 in restitution to Department of Homeland Security
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Two Plano Men Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

Two Plano men received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas. The defendants were prosecuted under federal conspiracy statutes for their participation in drug distribution operations.

•Two Plano residents received lengthy prison sentences for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
•U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas announced the sentencing
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Port Arthur Man Gets 19+ Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the lengthy sentence, which reflects federal enforcement priorities against drug trafficking operations.

•Port Arthur resident sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking
•Case prosecuted in Eastern District of Texas under U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs
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Former Austin ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Carl David Innmon, a former elementary school teacher with Austin Independent School District, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. The educator now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his crimes.

•Carl David Innmon pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material
•The former Austin ISD elementary teacher faces up to 20 years in federal prison
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Sneaker Company Owner Sentenced for $80 Million Fraud Scheme

The former owner of Zadeh Kicks LLC, an Oregon-based online sneaker retailer, was sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating an $80 million fraud conspiracy. The scheme defrauded customers of over $65 million in unfulfilled orders while stealing more than $15 million from financial institutions.

•Zadeh Kicks LLC was an Oregon corporation selling limited edition sneakers online before its closure
•The fraud scheme totaled $80 million: $65 million from unfulfilled customer orders and $15 million from bank fraud
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts NY Sex Offender on Interstate Travel Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Joshua Mahley, 42, a convicted sex offender from Gasport, New York, on six federal charges including interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct and child pornography possession. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

•Six-count federal indictment includes interstate travel for illicit conduct and child pornography charges
•Defendant is a previously convicted sex offender from Niagara County, New York
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Sidney Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

Jeremy Grignon, a 29-year-old Sidney, Maine resident, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of receiving child pornography through social media platforms. The case represents another prosecution in ongoing federal efforts to combat digital child exploitation crimes.

•Jeremy Grignon, 29, of Sidney, Maine pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography via social media
•The case demonstrates federal law enforcement's focus on combating digital child exploitation
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Dominican National Gets 5 Years for Distributing 20+ Kilograms of Fentanyl

Alexis De Leon, a 30-year-old Dominican national, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in distributing over 20 kilograms of fentanyl throughout Maine. The significant sentencing reflects federal authorities' continued crackdown on large-scale fentanyl trafficking operations.

•De Leon distributed over 20 kilograms of fentanyl, a quantity that could result in thousands of fatal overdoses
•The five-year federal sentence demonstrates prosecutors' focus on major drug trafficking operations
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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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