Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On May 10, 2018, Phebe Ibrahim, formerly known as “Phebe Khan,” age 50, of St. Peters, Missouri, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and related charges, announced Donald S. Boyce, U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Ibrahim was previously charged[Read More…]
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Herrin Resident Charged With Robbery of Marion Gas Station
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI reports that a Herrin resident was charged with the robbery of a Marion, Illinois gas station. On May 8, 2018, Travis J. Taylor, of Herrin, Illinois, was charged by indictment with Interference with Commerce by Robbery, in violation of the Hobbs Act, United States Attorney for[Read More…]
Bill Cosby Convicted of All Counts in Indecent Assault Trial
Norristown, Pennsylvania—(ENEWSPF)—April 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The jury has reached a verdict in the Bill Cosby indecent assault trial finding the 80 year old comedian guilty on all three counts levied against him. The jury deliberated for more than 14 hours over the past two days. Cosby was convicted[Read More…]
Hammond Man Who Advertised Minors for Sex Sentenced to Life in Prison
Backpage.com, where Mr. Cosby posted, has since been seized by the Justice Department Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Ronnie Cosby, 42 years old, of Hammond, Indiana, did not advertise for sex on Backpage.com, he advertised a minors for sex on Backpage.com. That’s what federal prosecutors argued in court and that’s why Mr. Cosby was sentenced to life[Read More…]
U.S. District Court Finalizes Trump University Settlement
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that U.S. District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel’s had finalized the order for the $25 million Trump University Settlement. At the announcement, Attorney General Schneiderman said: “Judge Curiel’s order finalizing the $25 million Trump University settlement[Read More…]
Feds Charge 9 With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced the return of a 19-count indictment against 9 individuals for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and other offenses. According to the Indictment, the following individuals were charged as follows: Teddia Caldwell a/k/a Teddy, 42, of Gary,[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Gets 120 Months For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Fort Wayne man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, earning him 120 months in federal prison, the Department of Justice reports. Marco A. Garcia, 31, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced before Chief Judge Theresa L. Springmann on his plea of guilty to the charge[Read More…]
Hammond Man Sentenced To 70 Months Imprisonment
For Racketeering Conspiracy Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Javier Castillo, 21, of Hammond, Indiana, was sentenced before District Court Judge Philip P. Simon for his role in a racketeering conspiracy as a member of the Latin Kings street gang, announced U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. Castillo was sentenced to 70 months imprisonment[Read More…]
Cryptocurrency: Chicago Trader Facing Federal Fraud Charge
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the first criminal prosecution in Chicago involving the cryptocurrency trading industry, a Chicago trader was charged February 15 with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $2 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin. JOSEPH KIM, 24, of Chicago, was charged in a federal criminal complaint with one count of wire fraud.[Read More…]
McHenry Man Convicted of Child Pornography Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Justice reports that a McHenry man was found guilty of child pornography charges following a four-day jury trial in federal court in Rockford. MICHAEL L. CHAPARRO, 29, was charged with one count of transporting child pornography via the internet, and two counts of accessing child[Read More…]
