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Sentences handed down for leaders & members involved in violent Brooklyn-based street gang

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Semaj Smith, also known as “Bam Bam” and “Real Ryte Sport,” a member of the Brooklyn-based street gang Real Ryte, was sentenced by United States District Judge Hector Gonzalez to 132 months in prison for racketeering conspiracy and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Last month, co-defendants Dajahn McBean, also known as “Jeezy Mula,” who is the leader of Real Ryte, and Real Ryte member Mark Waiters, also known as “Telly,” were sentenced to terms of imprisonment of 150 months and 149 months, respectively....

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Justice Department to monitor voting rights compliance in Queens primary election

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Queens, New York, for the June 25 primary election.

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Quincy man convicted for distributing methamphetamine

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on June 21, 2024, against Phillip C. Mayfield, 35, of Quincy, Illinois, for the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Sentencing for Mayfield has been scheduled for October 29, 2024, at the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, Illinois.

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Federal inmate receives additional sentence for possessing improvised weapon

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Javon Britton, 44, of Georgia, has been sentenced to an additional 32 months in federal prison after being found in possession of a weapon while incarcerated.

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Wolcott woman pleads guilty to stealing over $119K in Social Security benefits

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Maryann Manning pleads guilty to stealing Social Security benefit payments

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Analysis: Washington among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Washington is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Evergreen Reporter found.

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Tampa gang member receives maximum sentence for orchestrating shootings

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Antonio McCray, 22, of Tampa, to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony offense. McCray pleaded guilty on November 14, 2023.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Washington State declines from 2022 to 2023

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Washington in the fiscal year 2023 was $496,125, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kuna man sentenced to nine years for meth trafficking

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 19, 2024

Justin Pedersen, 43, of Kuna, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Treasure Valley, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Washington State increases from 2021 to 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Washington in the fiscal year 2022 was $505,089, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Huntington man sentenced to six months for distributing fentanyl

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Melvin Pearson Jones, 40, of Huntington, was sentenced today to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl.

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Starkville man sentenced for drug trafficking

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

A Starkville man was sentenced today to over seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking.

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Buxton woman sentenced for wire fraud and false tax return

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

A Buxton woman was sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland for two counts of wire fraud and one count of making and subscribing a false tax return.

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Corona man pleads guilty to preparing false tax returns

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

A Riverside County man has pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for preparing and filing false tax returns for his clients, the Justice Department announced today.

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Earnings on Washington's public pension investments increase to $3.2 million in 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Washington public pensions went up from $2.3 million in 2021 to $3.2 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Bradenton man receives additional prison term for firearm possession during police chase

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday sentenced Dovantate Wright, 26, of Bradenton, to two years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Wright entered a guilty plea on March 8, 2024. This federal sentence is consecutive to a separate sentence of five years and six months imposed in Manatee County.

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Former financial TV analyst arrested for defrauding investors

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

James Arthur McDonald Jr., a former financial television news analyst, was arrested over the weekend in Port Orchard, Washington. The 52-year-old, previously residing in Arcadia, California, is expected to appear today in United States District Court in Tacoma, Washington. He will be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks to face federal charges.

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Maryland woman charged with defrauding SBA out of COVID-relief funds

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Lori Isabell Morgan, 35, of Greenbelt, Maryland, was arrested on June 12 on an indictment charging her with defrauding the U.S. Government of nearly $150,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds intended to aid businesses facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. Michael man receives lengthy federal prison sentence for violent crimes

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

FARGO – United States Attorney Mac Schneider, District of North Dakota, announced that on June 17, 2024, Nathaniel Patrick Azure, age 21 of St. Michael, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte at the U.S. District Court in Fargo, ND. Azure was sentenced to a total of 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent incidents.

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Fayetteville man sentenced to ten years for drive-by shooting

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 120 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon following his involvement in a drive-by shooting. On March 13, 2024, Daron Owens, 22, pled guilty to the charge.