U.S. Attorney Dena J. King
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Dena J. King
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Bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling $1.6 million from two small businesses
Marc Weiss, a 50-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for embezzling approximately $1.6 million from two small businesses.
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North Carolina takes action against alleged Medicaid fraud involving medical supplier
The United States and the State of North Carolina have initiated legal proceedings against Benson I. Ejindu, alleging violations of the False Claims Act.
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Charlotte businessman sentenced to prison for tax offenses totaling over $2.5 million
Peter Anthony Thomas, a 63-year-old businessman from Charlotte, now residing in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for a tax offense.
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Charlotte men sentenced for bank robbery; third defendant awaits sentencing
Two Charlotte men received prison sentences for their involvement in a bank robbery, according to an announcement by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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Charlotte fentanyl distributor sentenced to five years for firearms offense
A Charlotte man, Demetrius Lamar Mattox, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
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Gastonia man indicted for laundering over $380K in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted Matias Alexander Vinces Aguayo, a 24-year-old former resident of Gastonia, North Carolina, for allegedly conspiring to launder over $380,000 from a wire fraud scheme. The announcement was made by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, alongside Robert M. DeWitt, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Charlotte Division.
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U.S. Attorney's Office hosts "United Against Hate" event featuring film screening
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina will host a film screening and panel discussion on September 26, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. This event is part of the Justice Department’s “United Against Hate” Week, which runs from September 23 to 27, 2024.
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U.S. Attorney's Office joins forum on voter rights protections
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office joined the North Carolina State Board of Elections and the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections in an educational forum hosted by Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte to provide the public with important information about voting rights and protections for voters and election officials.
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Justice Department collaborates with local partners on reducing domestic violence
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022.
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Federal prosecutors ramp up efforts against rising incidents of mail theft
Federal prosecutors are intensifying efforts to combat the rising incidence of mail theft and prosecute offenders, according to Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is increasing prosecutions related to stolen mail and urging residents and businesses to take preventive measures.
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California man sentenced for attempting to smuggle cocaine through Charlotte airport
Carlos Fernandez, 33, of Porterville, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to smuggle 20 pounds of cocaine through the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. The announcement was made by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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Charlotte car dealership owner pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The owner of a Charlotte area car dealership and a sales manager have pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy charges, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. John Harvey Martin, 50, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty today, and Vincent Emmanuel Jefferson, Jr., 47, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
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Charlotte man pleads guilty to firearm charge related to drug trafficking
A Charlotte fentanyl distributor appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler today and pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Demetrius Lamar Mattox, 39, will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending his sentencing hearing, which has not been scheduled.
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Ukrainian national extradited for alleged role in international "carding" scheme
A Ukrainian national has been extradited to the United States from Germany to face federal charges in the Western District of North Carolina for his alleged involvement in an international "carding" scheme that netted over $1.8 million in fraudulent credit and debit card charges, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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Mount Airy man pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for $1 million cattle theft scheme
William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C., pleaded guilty today to a conspiracy charge for his role in a $1 million scheme involving the theft of livestock, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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United States files False Claims Act complaint against Erlanger Health System
The United States has filed a complaint against Murphy Medical Center, Inc., doing business as Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, and Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority, operating as Erlanger Health System and Erlanger Medical Center (collectively known as Erlanger), in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. The government alleges that Erlanger violated the Stark Law and submitted false claims to the Medicare program.
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Charlotte man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession
Ashanti Joyner Jackson, 26, of Charlotte, was sentenced to 70 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon. The announcement was made by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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Charlotte man sentenced for armed robbery at convenience stores
A Charlotte man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint was sentenced to 117 months in prison today, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Hasahn Riyardt Flowe, 27, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his term of incarceration.
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Justice Department awards AUSA Anthony J. Enright for superior appellate performance
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Anthony J. Enright is the recipient of the Director’s Award for Superior Appellate Performance. The Director’s Award recognizes excellence throughout the U.S. Attorney community and honors exceptional contributions to the Justice Department’s mission by AUSAs in criminal and civil cases, appellate work, and other programmatic areas across the 94 federal districts that comprise the United States.
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U.S. Attorney's Office announces summer safety measures including prosecutions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King today announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office's initiatives to enhance community safety in Western North Carolina during the summer months, a period historically associated with increased violent crime. The efforts encompass federal prosecutions, partnerships with law enforcement and local communities, and prevention programs.