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 sentenced to nearly five decades on drug trafficking and jury tampering charges
A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple drug and firearm charges, as well as attempting to influence a juror during his trial.
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Former Camden County Jail supervisor sentenced for assaulting pretrial detainee
A former deputy sheriff and jail corporal from the Camden County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for assaulting a pretrial detainee.
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Union City man pleads guilty to $4 million COVID-19 tax credit fraud
A truck driver from Union City, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the United States by falsely claiming COVID-19-related employment tax credits.
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Waynesboro man sentenced for string of armed robberies across seven Georgia counties
A Waynesboro resident has been sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies across multiple counties in Georgia.
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Former spouse sentenced for fraudulently claiming veteran's spousal benefits
The ex-wife of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining spousal benefits.
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Augusta woman pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
A woman in Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to preparing and filing false tax returns.
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Augusta man pleads guilty in ghost tax preparer fraud case
A man from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy related to a fraudulent tax preparation business.
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Thirty charged with racketeering and murder linked to Georgia-based SMM gang
An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia, charging 30 individuals, alleged members and associates of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang, with various crimes.
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Former army soldier convicted of abusing children in Georgia court
A jury in the Southern District of Georgia has reached a verdict in the trial of Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former Army soldier, finding him guilty of charges related to the abuse of two minors.
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Savannah resident faces minimum of 30 years for drug and weapon offenses
A Savannah resident, Malik Javier McKenzie, aged 27, has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges following a trial in the U.S. District Court.
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Man indicted for threats against Augusta National Golf Club employee
The Grand Jury for the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Joseph Armand Zimmer, a 48-year-old North Dakota resident, for allegedly making threats against an Augusta National Golf Club employee.
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Fort Eisenhower woman admits guilt in son's fatal stabbing
A woman from Fort Eisenhower has pled guilty to the murder of her infant son, as confirmed by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, Tara M. Lyons.
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Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for armed robbery
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a violent robbery that resulted in injuries to two individuals.
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Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for bombing woman's home
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for planting and detonating a bomb that caused significant damage to a woman's home.
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Federal indictment reveals major drug trafficking operation in south Georgia
A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing charges against 37 individuals in connection with a significant drug trafficking operation in South Georgia.
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Federal indictments highlight crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Georgia
Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments against multiple individuals on firearms charges.
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Tara M. Lyons appointed as acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia
As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.