federal prison
Coverage of federal prison in the Nexus archive.
- Former coach gets decade-long prison sentence for child abuse material
Nathaniel Byrd, a former youth coach in Caldwell County, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and 30 years of supervised release for receiving child sexual abuse material. The sentence was announced by the U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina after Byrd pleaded guilty and admitted downloading the material following a phone seizure during a search at his home in Hudson.
- West Tennessee couple sentenced for transporting minor for sex across state lines
A married couple from Gibson County, Tennessee was sentenced to federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for sex. The couple is being penalized for sexually exploiting a child.
- Convicted felon gets 10 years for I-485 SW Charlotte shooting that injured two
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a shooting along Interstate 485 in southwest Charlotte that injured two people. He pleaded guilty to the charges as part of the case.
- Anti-ICE protester accused of pouring lighter fluid on CHP car is sentenced to prison
A man from Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for pouring lighter fluid on a California Highway Patrol (CHP) car. The incident involved an anti-ICE protester accused of the act.
- Southlake man sentenced after using fraud scheme to buy yacht, luxury items
A Southlake man was sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison for a wire fraud scheme used to purchase a yacht and luxury items.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder’s disappearance back to federal prison
A man connected to the disappearance of a Navajo elder has been arrested on a burglary charge. The arrest could result in him being sent back to federal prison.
- West Tennessee woman who falsely claimed to be Marine combat veteran sentenced to prison
A West Tennessee woman has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for falsely claiming to be a Marine combat veteran.
- 2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme
Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
- Vance Boelter sentenced: Minnesota political assassin will never leave prison
Vance Boelter was sentenced to life in federal prison for attempting to kill Democratic lawmakers. The Minnesota man will never leave prison for his actions.
- Ex-Big Ten Network employee sentenced in $4M Apple product fraud scheme
A former Big Ten Network employee was sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud involving $4 million in Apple products purchased with company funds and resold. The individual pleaded guilty to the scheme described in the article.
- Saginaw man pleads guilty for role in fatal fentanyl overdose
A Saginaw man will spend years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills that caused a fatal overdose. The individual pleaded guilty to his role in the incident.
- Frisco man gets 20 years for sex exploitation at furry convention
A man from Frisco was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines to a furry convention in Atlanta, where he sexually abused the child. The case involved federal charges related to sex exploitation and cross-state transportation of a minor.
- Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention
A Frisco man was sentenced to federal prison for transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing the minor, and commissioning artwork depicting sexual acts between the victim and his 'furry persona.'
- Rosie O'Donnell reveals bittersweet details of recent visit to incarcerated daughter in federal prison
Rosie O'Donnell shared bittersweet details about a recent visit to her daughter, who is incarcerated in a federal prison. The visit highlights the emotional challenges of their situation.
- California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names, dummy documents
A Northern California man was sentenced to a year in federal prison for stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library. He allegedly used fake names and dummy documents to commit the theft.
- Man sentenced to 6½ years for assaulting, threatening Chicago restaurateur over $405K loan
A man was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur during an attempt to collect a $405K loan.
- Ex-Franklin soccer coach gets 30-year sentence in child exploitation, immigration case
A former Franklin soccer coach was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a child exploitation and immigration case. The coach was accused of sexually abusing children over multiple years.
- Bureau of Prisons Will Close Facilities Housing Thousands of Inmates
The Bureau of Prisons will close facilities housing thousands of inmates. The federal prison in Big Spring, Texas, is among the facilities to close.
- I'm a CEO who once spent 3 years in federal prison. Here's what I learned about bouncing back.
T. Renee Smith, CEO of iSuccess Consulting, served a 46-month federal prison sentence in 2007 for conspiring to use false financial information to obtain loans. After rebuilding her career, she now advises bouncing back by grieving, accepting, and shifting mindset.
- Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
A polygamous sect leader was convicted of child abuse charges in Arizona. He is already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children.
- Man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fentanyl death
An Austin man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution that caused the death of a 24-year-old. The sentencing occurred on June 24 in connection with the fatal drug distribution.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs release date moved up, federal records show
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release date has been moved up, according to federal records. He was sentenced in October to four years and two months in federal prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs release date moved up, federal records show
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date has been moved up, according to federal records. He was sentenced in October to four years and two months in federal prison after being convicted of transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
- What to do with $3.7M recovered from Andrew Do scheme? OC leaders to discuss Tuesday
Orange County leaders will discuss allocating $3.7 million recovered from Andrew Do's corruption scheme, which involved bribes for funds intended to support seniors and people with disabilities. The funds, recovered from seized assets, are being considered for returning to Do's former district or repurposing based on current community needs.
- Columbia Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Guns and Drugs
Christopher Kentrell Jones, 33, of Columbia, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison. The sentence is for distributing cocaine and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking offense.
- Texas City man sentenced for illegally possessing machine gun
A 32-year-old man from Texas City was sentenced to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun. The case involved the illegal possession and transfer of a machine gun, leading to the man's federal prison sentence.
- Grandson of mob boss John Gotti arrested in alleged domestic assault
The grandson of mob boss John Gotti was arrested in an alleged domestic assault case. The arrest occurred weeks before he was scheduled to surrender to federal prison following a conviction for COVID-related fraud.
- Grandson of mob boss John Gotti arrested in alleged domestic assault
The grandson of mob boss John Gotti was arrested in an alleged domestic assault case. The arrest occurred weeks before he was scheduled to surrender to federal prison following a conviction for COVID-related fraud.
- Grandson of mob boss John Gotti arrested in alleged domestic assault
The grandson of mob boss John Gotti was arrested in an alleged domestic assault case. The arrest occurred weeks before he was scheduled to surrender for a federal prison sentence following a conviction for COVID-related fraud.
- Guam Prison Inmate Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking; Co-Conspirators Receive Federal Sentences
A Guam prison inmate was sentenced to life in federal prison for drug trafficking. Co-conspirators involved in the case also received federal sentences.
- New Mexico Man Gets Life in Federal Prison for 2023 Carjacking Murder
Brayden Matthew Alvarado was sentenced to life in federal prison in El Paso for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping, and murder of a Las Cruces man. The sentencing followed federal charges related to the violent crimes.
- Lawton Man in Illegal Possession of 11 Firearms while Subject to a Protective Order is Sentenced to Serve 57 Months in Federal Prison
A Lawton man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for illegally possessing 11 firearms while subject to a protective order. The case involved a violation of firearm possession laws under a court-issued protective order.
- Old Town Meth Trafficker Sent to Federal Prison
Ronald Carl Peavy II, 49, from Old Town, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
- Monterey County Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of Two Minors
Edy Antonio, Jr. was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice two minors to engage in sexual activity. The sentencing occurred in San Jose.
- Lexington County Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking Crime
Brittany Nicole Miles, 37, of Lexington, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
- Louisville Man and Nicholasville Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Online Enticement of Minors
A Louisville man and a Nicholasville woman were sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for online enticement of minors. The case involved federal charges related to targeting children through online platforms.
- Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking Oregon govt network
A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for hacking into an Oregon state government computer network and conducting cyberattacks targeting multiple U.S. victims.
- Judge Sentences New Bern Fentanyl Dealer to 12 Years in Federal Prison
A federal judge in New Bern sentenced a fentanyl dealer to 12 years in federal prison. The case highlights the ongoing legal consequences for drug-related crimes in the region.
- Conway Felon Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Federal Prison for Weapon Violation
Brian Justin Canty, 37, of Conway, was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
- Blood Test Lab Owner Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Federal Prison for Using Shill to Collect Medicare Payments to Evade $11.2 Million in Taxes
A Burbank man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for evading over $11.2 million in taxes by using a shill to collect Medicare reimbursements for his blood-testing company and fraudulently obtaining nearly $100,000 in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 business relief.