Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge Thursday sentenced two men to federal prison for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint, robbing a suburban Chicago jewelry store. TOBIAS DIGGS, 28, of Chicago, and JOSHUA MCCLELLAN, 32, of Oak Lawn, Ill., robbed Razny Jewelers in Hinsdale, Ill., on the morning of March[Read More…]
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Chicago Woman Who Cashed Her Deceased Grandmother’s Pension Checks Convicted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a Chicago woman on fraud and tax offenses for cashing her deceased grandmother’s pension checks and preparing false tax returns. EUNICE SALLEY, also known as “Eunice Salley Dobyns,” “Oya Awanata-Bey,” and “Oya Awanata,” 37, was found guilty on all 29 counts against her,[Read More…]
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago Wednesday indicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates. The 22-count indictment accuses Madigan[Read More…]
FBI Continues to Investigate Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI is continuing to aggressively investigate the ongoing nationwide bomb threats targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, houses of worship, and other faith-based and academic institutions. From January 4 to February 16, a total of 57 institutions across the country were targeted. The bomb threats have been[Read More…]
Portage Man Sentenced to 300 Months In Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Troy Kidwell, 39, Portage, Indiana was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon upon his plea of guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor; Receipt of Child Pornography; Possession of Child Pornography; and Distribution of Child Pornography announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Kidwell[Read More…]
Two More Defendants Added to Federal Indictment Alleging Fraud Scheme at Chicago Elementary School
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An ongoing federal investigation into an alleged fraud scheme at a Chicago elementary school has resulted in charges against two new defendants. An eleven-count superseding indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Chicago alleges that SARAH JACKSON ABEDELAL carried out a fraud scheme while serving as Principal[Read More…]
Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses
In Connection With Funds Received From Failed Bank Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury Monday convicted a Chicago attorney on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds he received from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings. PATRICK D. THOMPSON, 52, of Chicago, was found guilty on all seven[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison
For Possession of Child Pornography Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- David Miller, 48 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Miller was[Read More…]
Naperville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Child Pornography and Sexual Conduct With a Minor
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Naperville man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of child pornography and traveling to engage in sexual conduct with a minor. JEREMIAH HARRIS, 22, of Naperville, Ill., pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of traveling with the intent to[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Illegally Selling “Ghost Gun” in Chicago Suburb
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a man on a firearm charge for illegally selling a “ghost gun” to a convicted felon in a Chicago suburb. The jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago on Thursday convicted JOSEPH GHANDOUR of illegally selling an AR-15 rifle to the felon during[Read More…]
