Tag: northern_district_of_illinois
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Alleged "Scattered Spider" Cyber Hacker Extradited to U.S. from Finland
Peter Stokes, an alleged member of the "Scattered Spider" cyber hacking group, has been extradited from Finland to the U.S. to face federal charges in Chicago, linked to over 100 network intrusions and millions in damages.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy CybercrimePeter StokesScattered SpiderExtraditionFBINorthern District of IllinoisOperation Riptide
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Man Sentenced to Over 33 Years for Operating Child Pornography Chat Group
Christopher Martin, 46, received over 33 years in federal prison for leading a Kik chat group that shared child pornography. He enforced sharing rules and was a prolific contributor, with the sentence announced by U.S. Attorney and FBI officials.
Christopher MartinChild PornographyKikSentencingFederal PrisonNorthern District of IllinoisFBI
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to 14 Months for Unlawful Re-Entry After Multiple Deportations
An illegal alien with an extensive criminal record, Manuel Alberto Cortes Cuan, received a 14-month federal prison sentence for unlawfully re-entering the U.S. after five prior deportations and multiple criminal convictions.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Manuel Alberto Cortes CuanUnlawful Re-entryDeportationLyons, IllinoisFBINorthern District of IllinoisImmigration