U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia
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Savannah man receives maximum sentence for ammunition possession after fatal shooting
Charlie Sapp, a 58-year-old resident of Savannah, has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 120 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
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Former engineering manager sentenced to eight years for embezzlement in Savannah
A former employee of a manufacturing company in Savannah, Georgia, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from his employer.
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Georgia man sentenced to prison for role in $24M Medicare fraud scheme
A Georgia man has been sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $7.2 million in restitution for his involvement in a Medicare fraud and kickback scheme.
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U.S. Attorney returns over $84K in seized crypto funds after Richmond Hill theft
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the forfeiture, liquidation, and return of approximately $84,327.50 to a victim who suffered losses in a cryptocurrency theft case. U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap...
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Multiple agencies arrest four people in Georgia child exploitation investigation
A joint investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of four individuals on charges related to child exploitation.
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U.S. Attorney announces seizure of over $1 million in crypto tied to fraud scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the forfeiture of more than $1.18 million in cryptocurrency following a financial investigation into fraud and money laundering.
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Former gym owner sentenced to over 27 years for child sexual exploitation
A former gym owner in Toombs County, Georgia, has been sentenced to 327 months in federal prison for producing and possessing images and videos of child sexual exploitation.
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Augusta man sentenced for operating fraudulent ghost tax return business
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for running a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.
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Toombs County man receives prison sentence for filing false tax document
Jonathan Mann, a business owner from Vidalia, Georgia, was sentenced to one year in federal prison for filing a false tax-related document for the 2018 tax year.
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Richmond County men receive federal sentences for mail theft scheme
Two men from Richmond County, Georgia, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving mail theft, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
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Charles Harmon Porter sentenced for federal firearm offense after domestic shooting
Charles Harmon Porter, 54, of Savannah, Georgia, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after admitting to possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
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House of Prayer Christian Church pastor indicted on federal child sexual abuse charges
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Bernadel Semexant, a pastor associated with the House of Prayer Christian Church of America (HOPCC), on multiple charges involving sex offenses against a minor.
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Eight charged with bank fraud schemes linked to House Of Prayer Christian Churches
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted eight individuals associated with the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America (HOPCC) on charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and...
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Former Army soldier receives life sentences for child sexual abuse at Fort Stewart
A former Army soldier, Austin Michael Burak, 32, of Oak Harbor, Washington, has been sentenced to concurrent life sentences after being convicted of sexually abusing two children at Fort Stewart Military Reservation in Georgia.
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Oglethorpe Mall shooting suspect indicted on federal machinegun charge
A federal grand jury has indicted Aujawan Hymon, 20, of Savannah, Georgia, on charges of illegal possession of a machinegun.
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Hinesville man convicted for threatening violence against VA employees
A Hinesville resident has been convicted in federal court for making threats against federal employees and the public.
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Army officer admits guilt in theft and sale of military property
A U.S. Army captain based at Fort Stewart has pleaded guilty in federal court to theft and sale of government property.
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Mexican national sentenced for attempting to distribute over four pounds of methamphetamine
A Mexican national living illegally in Hazlehurst, Georgia, has been sentenced to 215 months in federal prison for possession and attempted possession with intent to distribute over four pounds of pure methamphetamine.
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Richmond County man sentenced for stealing mail and committing bank fraud
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, committing bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
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Augusta woman sentenced to prison for running fraudulent “ghost” tax business
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.