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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two men, Yovany Basurto and Cristhian Vega-Guerra, were sentenced on Tuesday for illegally reentering the United States after having been deported. Both sentences, imposed by federal judges …
Deported Twice, Caught Again: Pair Sentenced for Defying U.S. Immigration Laws Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zaven Yeghiazaryan, 44, of Newtown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to 13 federal charges on Tuesday, including conspiracy, health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The plea, entered …
Pandemic Relief Betrayed: Newtown Man Admits to Multi-Million Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Tuesday, May 20, Willie Singletary, known as “Woo,” was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement …
Philadelphia Man Faces 17 Years for Violent Armed Robbery Spree Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 14, to running a multi-year scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $219,000. …
Darby Tax Preparer Admits to Multi-Year Tax Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment charging four individuals and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme …
Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two Philadelphia residents, aged 19 and 18, have been indicted on charges of machine gun possession following an investigation by local and federal authorities. The United States …
Teens Accused of Carrying Machine Guns on Philly Transit Bus Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Keith Dougherty, 69, of College Park, Maryland, was convicted on Wednesday, May 14, of threatening federal judges and mailing threatening communications. The conviction includes one count of …
Maryland Man Convicted for Threatening Federal Judges Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to facilitating and participating in the sexual abuse of a minor and the …
Trusted Adult Betrays Child in Horrific Abuse Case, Faces 35 Years in Prison Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Liberian-born man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme that spanned over 15 years, defrauding the United States …
Man’s 15-Year Immigration Scam Ends in Prison, Deportation Pending Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — An 18-year-old Philadelphia resident, Isaiah Smith, has been indicted on charges of possessing child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
Philadelphia Teen Indicted on Child Pornography Charges Read More