U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert
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Bakersfield man indicted on multiple firearms charges
FRESNO, Calif. — On Aug. 29, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, of Bakersfield, with being a felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, and manufacturing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Justice Department investigates alleged staff sexual abuse at two CA women's prisons
The Justice Department announced today the initiation of an investigation into the conditions at two prison facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the California Institution for Women in Chino.
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Fresno man pleads guilty to distributing counterfeit M30 fentanyl pills
FRESNO, Calif. — Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Montague woman sentenced to over eight years for possession of child pornography
Shasta Lea Schnittker, 42, of Montague, was sentenced on August 26 by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to eight years and one month in prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Yuba City man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl trafficking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Aug. 1, 2024, Sukhmanpreet Singh Jawanda, 22, of Yuba City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta to 10 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl pills and illegally dealing firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Aryan Brotherhood member sentenced to life for murder in aid of racketeering
Pat Brady, 53, of Lake Forest, was sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, as announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
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Fresno County man sentenced for meth distribution
Ivan Sigmond, 47, of Clovis, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Romanian national sentenced for ATM skimming scheme across California
FRESNO, Calif. — Christos Mavrokelos, 37, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution for illegally using counterfeit debit cards and skimming devices, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Kern County man sentenced for distributing stolen explosives
Joseph Roy Vigneault, 21, of Lake Isabella, was sentenced today to 17 months in prison for distributing explosives to a non-licensed person, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.