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SC Man Faces Federal Gun Charges in DC

South Carolina Man Took A Gun Into a Federal Building, Now Faces Federal Gun Charges Police in Washington, DC arrested a South Carolina resident on federal gun charges after he attempted to take a gun into an office building on Capitol grounds. Ronald William Prestage, 59, has been charged with carrying a pistol without a license, and carrying a weapon outside a home or office, which is a federal crime. Washington, DC does not recognize concealed carry permits from other states, and does not issue its own concealed carry permits. Any weapon … [Read more...]

Friend of Boston Marathon Bomber Convicted on Federal Charges

Boston Marathon Bomber’s Friend Convicted on Federal Charges for Impeding Investigation A former student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and friend of one of the two brothers accused of the Boston Marathon Bombings, was convicted on federal charges for impeding the FBI’s investigation on Monday, July 21st. The federal jury found Azamat Tazhayakov, 20, guilty on federal charges of obstructing justice and conspiracy. The jury voted him unanimously guilty after prosecutors painted him as one of the conspirators in the terrorism … [Read more...]

Actress Sentenced for Ricin Letters to President

Shannon Richardson Sentenced to Federal Prison for Ricin Letters to President Obama In December 2013, actress and mother of 6 Shannon Richardson pleaded guilty to federal charges for sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. As part of a plea deal, the 36-year-old actress was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the ricin letters. She pleaded guilty to one count of developing, producing, possessing and transferring a biological agent for use as a weapon. Richardson allegedly purchased … [Read more...]

Preacher Sentenced for SC Ponzi Scheme Faces SC Felon in Possession Charges

SC Preacher Sentenced for SC Ponzi Scheme Now Faces Gun Charges A preacher for an Aynor Baptist Church could face criminal gun charges after attempting to bring a gun into a federal courthouse where he was scheduled to receive his sentence for conducting a Ponzi scheme. Reportedly, US Marshalls found the gun inside a bag that Archie LaRue Evans, 43, attempted to bring inside the McMillan Federal Building in Florence before his sentencing hearing on Ponzi scheme charges, which he pleaded guilty to last January. Evans is now expected to face … [Read more...]

Former New Orleans Mayor Receives Federal Bribery, Federal Corruption Sentence

Former New Orleans Mayor Receives 10 Year Sentence for Federal Corruption, Federal Bribery Charges On Wednesday, July 9th, former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin was sentenced to 10 years in prison for federal charges including bribery and corruption. Nagin had been convicted in February on 20 out of 21 federal charges. Nagin’s charges included conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, money laundering, and tax charges. Of 21 counts, he was found guilty of 20 – the jury found him not guilty on one count of bribery. Along with Nagin, seven contractors … [Read more...]

When $10,000 Results in a South Carolina Money Laundering Charge

South Carolina Money Laundering Charge Defense Attorneys A South Carolina Money Laundering Charge is a serious crime with serious consequences.  A  money laundering allegation typically appears combined with other allegations, including a drug crimes charge, fraud, or an allegation that the accused person has obtained money or other property illegally. South Carolina money laundering charges are more common than you think. As recently as Tuesday, June 10th, a South Carolina business owner  was indicted on federal charges for running an … [Read more...]

South Carolina Sex Trafficking Arrests Recover 168 Children

Sex Trafficking Arrests from Multistate Crackdown On Monday, June 23rd, the FBI crackdown sex trafficking arrests lead them to save several children across multiple states in the country, reportedly rescuing 168 children. In addition to the children saved from sex trafficking – many of whom had never been reported missing – the FBI stated that they had arrested 281 pimps and arrested on federal charges. "These are not faraway kids in faraway lands," FBI Director James Comey said in announcing the annual enforcement push known as … [Read more...]

Strippers in Connection with Credit Card Scam Face Federal Charges

Criminal Ring of Adult Entertainers Face Federal Charges for Credit Card Theft Federal authorities arrested four women in connection with a scam ring made up of adult entertainers in New York City, who stole credit card information, drugged their clients, and ran up extravagant bills. The women face several federal charges, including grand larceny and conspiracy. Samantha Barbash, 40, Roselyn Keo, 29, Marsi Rosen, 28, and Karina Pascucci, 26, were four of the ringleaders involved in the credit card scam. Barbash, Keo, and Rosen were … [Read more...]

Freddie Grant’s Federal Charges Appeal Denied

Judges Affirm Freddie Grant’s Federal Charges Conviction On Tuesday, June 3rd, three judges upheld Freddie Grant’s conviction on federal charges including possession of ammo as a convicted criminal. Last April, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie sentenced Grant to 17 years in prison on the federal charges, based in part upon Grant's long history of criminal behavior. Reportedly, Grant has been committing armed and violent crimes since he was 20 years old.  Grant was convicted of assault with grievous bodily harm, as well as possession with intent … [Read more...]

Ex-Banker Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Other Charges

Ex-Banker, Presumed Dead, Pleads Guilty to Multiple Bank Fraud Charges A former banker from Georgia, who disappeared for two years and was declared dead before being discovered, pleaded guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud, securities fraud, and wire fraud, on Thursday, June 5th. Price was indicted by the Southern District of Georgia and the Eastern District of New York after he successfully defraud dozens of investors and a bank. Now that he has pleaded guilty to the federal charges, Price faces up to 30 years in prison, plus millions of … [Read more...]