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A Russian national living in Florida was convicted for participating in a scheme to illegally export U.S.-origin aircraf...
08/28/2026

A Russian national living in Florida was convicted for participating in a scheme to illegally export U.S.-origin aircraft parts, circumventing U.S. export controls and sending controlled items to Russia.
 
Attempts to evade U.S. export laws will be investigated, prosecuted, and punished. Those who facilitate the unauthorized transfer of sensitive U.S. technology and components should expect serious legal consequences.

Brandon Sartor has pleaded guilty to brutally coercing two women into commercial s*x through violence, threats, and mani...
08/27/2026

Brandon Sartor has pleaded guilty to brutally coercing two women into commercial s*x through violence, threats, and manipulation across multiple states. His conduct exploited vulnerability and caused profound harm. Traffickers who use fear and force to control victims will be aggressively pursued and brought to justice.

A Colorado man has been indicted for allegedly opening fire on Deputy U.S. Marshals as they attempted to arrest him in V...
08/27/2026

A Colorado man has been indicted for allegedly opening fire on Deputy U.S. Marshals as they attempted to arrest him in Vero Beach, injuring one and endangering others. The charges mark the seriousness of this attack and the ongoing judicial process ahead. Those who resort to lethal violence against federal law enforcement officers will face firm, consequential action in federal court.

Five defendants have admitted to using U.S.-registered sport fishing vessels equipped with hidden compartments to move m...
08/26/2026

Five defendants have admitted to using U.S.-registered sport fishing vessels equipped with hidden compartments to move more than 3,500 kilograms of co***ne into South Florida. These were not fishing voyages—they were high‑volume smuggling runs feeding a major trafficking pipeline. Drug operations like these will be uncovered and disrupted, no matter how far offshore they begin.

Nicholas John Dinapoli has pleaded guilty after repeatedly targeting minors online, sending obscene images, and attempti...
08/20/2026

Nicholas John Dinapoli has pleaded guilty after repeatedly targeting minors online, sending obscene images, and attempting to entice a 15‑year‑old girl. Investigators uncovered additional illicit communications and child s*xual exploitation material, revealing a pattern of predatory behavior. His guilty plea underscores that predators who pursue minors online will be identified, prosecuted, and put behind bars.

Ten members of a co***ne trafficking network tied to a Mexican cartel are now headed to federal prison. This organizatio...
08/20/2026

Ten members of a co***ne trafficking network tied to a Mexican cartel are now headed to federal prison. This organization moved cartel‑supplied co***ne and bulk cash through South Florida, even sending a representative to oversee operations. These sentences make clear that cartel‑driven drug trafficking will be disrupted and met with significant federal consequences.

A former Miami Gardens police officer has pleaded guilty to lying on a federal disaster‑loan application to obtain $63,9...
08/17/2026

A former Miami Gardens police officer has pleaded guilty to lying on a federal disaster‑loan application to obtain $63,900 in COVID‑19 relief funds. By falsifying business revenues to secure assistance he wasn’t entitled to, he violated public trust and misused a program meant to help struggling businesses. This case makes clear that those who defraud emergency relief programs—especially those sworn to uphold the law—will be held accountable.

A former Sweetwater commissioner has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $95...
08/14/2026

A former Sweetwater commissioner has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $950,000 in PPP loans using fabricated tax forms and falsified payroll records. By abusing a program meant to help workers and small businesses survive the pandemic, she betrayed public trust and stole from taxpayers. This conviction shows that those who exploit emergency relief funds will face firm federal scrutiny.

Michael Joseph Branham has pleaded guilty to secretly recording two children with hidden cameras in his Florida condomin...
08/14/2026

Michael Joseph Branham has pleaded guilty to secretly recording two children with hidden cameras in his Florida condominium. During a secondary inspection after returning from a cruise, investigators uncovered dozens of illicit videos and additional child s*xual abuse material on his phone, revealing a calculated effort to exploit minors. Those who violate children’s privacy, trust, and safety will face swift investigation and serious federal consequences.

Over the past year, has:• Hired 115 new AUSAs and professional staff• Reduced vacancies by 34%• Increased criminal immi...
08/13/2026

Over the past year, has:

• Hired 115 new AUSAs and professional staff
• Reduced vacancies by 34%
• Increased criminal immigration defendants charged by 28%
• Ranked #1 nationally in white-collar and HSTF-related caseloads
• Delivered historic results in some of the nation’s most consequential cases

From violent crime and fraud to border security, foreign threats, and national security, our mission remains the same:

Protect Americans. Restore Impartial Justice. Defend the Rule of Law.

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