U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson
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Indianapolis man sentenced to 35 years for exploiting child
Dustin Scott Cox, 54, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Cox pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child.
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Illinois man charged with defrauding elderly out of retirement savings
A federal grand jury has charged Abdul Mohammed, 31, of Des Plaines, Illinois, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts of wire fraud.
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Mining company ordered to pay $110K over worker safety violations
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana has announced a judgment against Eagle Stone, Inc., a mining company in Southern Indiana, for failing to pay civil penalties related to federal mining health and safety violations.
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Hendricks County settles allegations over denial of Islamic seminary zoning
Hendricks County, Indiana, has agreed to implement new policies and training, pay $295,000 in compensation to an Islamic educational organization, and pay a $5,000 fine to resolve a Justice Department lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that the county violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by unlawfully denying zoning approval to Al Hussnain Inc. for developing a religious seminary, school, and residential housing.
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Lafayette man sentenced to ten years for methamphetamine distribution
Kyle Lee Stacy, 44, of Lafayette, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Indianapolis man sentenced for possession of machine gun conversion device
Jaquan Robinson, 21, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun.
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Indianapolis man sentenced for exploiting minor over Snapchat
Sonny Dale Applegate, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to forty-four years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of committing a felony offense while required to register as a sex offender.
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Plainfield man sentenced to eight years for armed robberies
Larry Gibson, 65, of Plainfield, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to three counts of interference with commerce by robbery.
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Newburgh duo sentenced for trafficking pounds of meth into Evansville
Michael Jimenez, 37, of Newburgh, Indiana, and Jordan Jimenez, 30, of Evansville, Indiana, have been sentenced to federal prison for ten and fifteen years respectively, followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Jordan Jimenez also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Former USPS manager sentenced for stealing cash from mail
Barry Gallon, 54, of McCordsville, has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to theft of mail matter by officer or employee, a felony criminal offense.
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Indiana man sentenced for antisemitic threats targeting Anti-Defamation League offices
Andrezj Boryga, 67, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to willfully transmitting threats in interstate commerce and selecting his victims based on their religion.
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Alabama man sentenced for interstate arson leading to death of family's pets
Tommy Lee Harrison Sr., 34, of Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to crossing state lines to commit arson.
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Brownsburg man sentenced to 22 years for selling stolen firearms
Jason Compliment, 42, of Brownsburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In February 2024, a federal jury found Compliment guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a two-day trial.
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Former Indiana State Representative sentenced for accepting bribes from casino company
Sean Eberhart, 58, of Shelbyville, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.
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Terre Haute man sentenced for possessing images depicting child sexual abuse
Joshua Lee Schatz, 33, of Terre Haute, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Indianapolis man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine
INDIANAPOLIS - LaDarien McGee, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute.
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Evansville trio sentenced for roles in major meth trafficking operation
EVANSVILLE—Colin January, 47, of Evansville, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Lebanon insurance broker sentenced for $4 million Ponzi scheme
Brian Simms, 46, of Lebanon, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
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Jeffersonville man sentenced for secret recordings involving minor
Joseph Grant Flamion, 47, of Jeffersonville, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.