Tag: guilty_plea
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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Production
Huntington resident Marlon Leftwich, 46, admitted guilt to producing child pornography involving a 5-year-old. He faces significant prison time and sex offender registration following his October 2026 sentencing.
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Robeson County Man Pleads Guilty to $170,000 COVID Loan Fraud
Phillip Collins, 47, of Robeson County, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to stealing over $170,000 from federal COVID-19 relief programs through false loan applications. He faces significant prison time and fines.
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Dayton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl, Meth Conspiracy While on Release
Dayton's Marcus Gullatte, Sr., 38, pleaded guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine conspiracy charges. Already on federal supervised release, this marks his third drug trafficking conviction, now facing 10 years to life in prison.
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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Maine Bank Robbery
Jean Pierre Gendron, 61, from South Carolina, pleaded guilty to robbing a Westbrook, Maine bank of over $6,300. He was arrested in New Hampshire shortly after the crime and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Espionage Act Violation
Former National Security Advisor John R. Bolton II pleaded guilty to retaining national defense information. He admitted to mishandling classified materials, including top secret data, which were later compromised by a cyber actor linked to Iran.
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Randolph man London Cohen pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking and firearm charges in federal court, stemming from a gang investigation. Sentencing is set for September 2026.
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New Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Child Blackmail
Michael David Bulanda of New Boston, Michigan, pleaded guilty to attempting to blackmail a minor for explicit images. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years, with sentencing set for September 22, 2026, following an FBI investigation.
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Boelter Pleads Guilty in Stalking and Murder of Minnesota Legislators
Boelter admitted guilt for his part in the stalking and murder of Minnesota State Legislators, the FBI announced. This plea signifies a major advancement in the case involving the tragic deaths of public officials.
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New Hampshire Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Maine
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in Maine after being apprehended with drugs, weapons, and tactical gear while collecting a drug debt, facing a minimum of 15 years in prison.
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Media Monitor: Former National Security Advisor pleads guilty in documents case
USA TODAY reports the former National Security Advisor, a critic of President Donald J Trump, entered a guilty plea Friday morning, following a plea deal reached earlier this month in a documents case.
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Media Monitor: John Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
The Washington Post is reporting that former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty in federal court Friday in a classified files case, having served in Donald Trump's first administration.
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Depew Man Pleads Guilty to Breaching Buffalo Airport Security
James R. Muench Jr. of Depew, NY, pleaded guilty to illegally entering the Buffalo Niagara International Airport's secure areas. He rammed a gate and drove onto active runways, facing up to a year in prison.
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Rhode Island Bank Robberies
Joseph Hickson, 42, pleaded guilty to robbing two Rhode Island banks in 2019, using notes claiming he had a gun. He faces sentencing in September 2026 after a prior conviction in Massachusetts.
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Media Monitor: Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty in Lawmaker Shootings
USA TODAY is reporting that Vance Luther Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to last year's shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
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Media Monitor: Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Pleads Guilty
The Washington Post reports a killer involved in a shooting rampage that left two dead and two injured, including a Minnesota lawmaker, has pleaded guilty, avoiding a potential death penalty trial.
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
Buffalo resident Nazir Binhuguley, 24, admitted guilt to gun possession linked to drug trafficking. A search of his apartment yielded firearms, drugs, and cash. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, with sentencing set for September 2026.
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Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Deadly Brooklyn Bar Shooting
Timothy Spence, a 5-9 Brims gang member, pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a 2025 Brooklyn bar shooting that killed three and injured ten. He faces a minimum of 10 years.
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution
Xavier Santana, 22, of Manchester, pleaded guilty to distributing over 2.5 kg of fentanyl and possessing 1.2 kg of cocaine. His sentencing is set for August 31, 2026, following an FBI investigation.
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Four Tren de Aragua Members Plead Guilty to Double Murder in Bronx
Four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, identified as illegal aliens from Venezuela, pleaded guilty to a double murder in the Bronx, New York City. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed the pleas, highlighting the gang's violent nature…
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge
New Haven's Christian Lopez, 42, known as "Face," pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution, facing a mandatory minimum of five years. The FBI's Safe Streets Task Force uncovered his involvement in 300 grams of fentanyl transactions.
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Former Corrections Employee Pleads Guilty to Detainee Sexual Abuse
Arthur Foster, a former Detroit federal corrections employee, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a detainee at Cherry Health Community Treatment Center. The incident, which occurred in February 2025, highlights a breach of public trust and federal zero-tolerance policies.
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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Detonating Explosive Under Former Supervisor's Car
Michael Patrick Takacs, Jr., 44, admitted guilt for detonating an IED under his former supervisor's vehicle in New Jersey. The incident followed his termination, and he faces up to 10 years in prison.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Ramming Vehicle into Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters
Dan Sohail pleaded guilty to damaging the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn by repeatedly ramming his vehicle into its entrance during a religious gathering. Authorities condemned the targeted attack on religious liberty, emphasizing accountability for violence against Jewish institutions.
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Fulton County Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography
Ryan Mowrey, 39, of Caroga Lake, New York, pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography after communicating with an undercover officer. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison for his actions, which involved sending child pornography to…
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026, admitting the attack was planned due to political disagreement.
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Puerto Rican Man Pleads Guilty to Damaging Aircraft on Boston JetBlue Flight
A Puerto Rican man pleaded guilty to damaging an aircraft after opening an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight preparing for takeoff from Boston. The incident deployed the emergency slide, rendering the plane inoperable.
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Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty to Child Enticement
James Gregory Ford, 34, of Port Charlotte, pleaded guilty to coercing a minor into sexual activity. He faces 10 years to life in prison after exchanging explicit images via social media, leading to a federal investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Child ExploitationGuilty PleaJames Gregory FordPort CharlotteFederal Bureau of InvestigationSocial MediaProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Pearl River Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession on Choctaw Reservation
A Pearl River man and tribal member has pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The incident occurred on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, according to the FBI Jackson field office.
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