U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert
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U.S. Attorney's Office honors law enforcement agencies and individuals with annual awards
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced the recipients of the 2023 Eastern District of California Law Enforcement Awards, recognizing exemplary collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in addressing public safety...
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Stockton man admits guilt in large-scale drug-laced pill operation
Jamar Deontae Barnes, a 42-year-old resident of Stockton, has admitted to his role in a conspiracy involving the manufacturing and distribution of pills laced with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs.
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U.S reaches consent decree with Kings County man over alleged fraud
The United States has reached a consent decree with Dale Lake of Hanford, as announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
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Los Angeles man pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy
Daniel Hooker, a 35-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney named district officer for California's November elections
U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin C. Khasigian as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the Eastern District of California for the upcoming November 5 general election. This appointment is part of the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program aimed at overseeing complaints related to voting rights, threats against election officials, and election fraud.
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Former Arvin High employee sentenced for explosives conspiracy
Angelo Jackson Mendiver, a former campus security supervisor at Arvin High School in Bakersfield, has been sentenced to two years in prison. The sentencing follows his involvement in conspiring to manufacture and deal explosive materials, mailing explosive devices, and making false statements to FBI agents. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced the sentencing.
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Fresno woman convicted for role in trafficking fentanyl with M30 King
A federal jury in Fresno has found Alma Lucia Garza, 23, guilty of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert on Friday after a four-day trial.
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Aryan Brotherhood member sentenced to life for murder related to racketeering
Jason Corbett, 52, of Paradise, was sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
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Sacramento hosts third annual diversity career fair for legal professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the third year running, the Sacramento Region Diversity Career Fair, held Sept. 21, 2024, connected employers with diverse legal candidates for future and current job openings in the greater Sacramento area. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, the UC Davis School of Law, and the Federal Bar Association Sacramento Chapter made the joint announcement following today’s event.
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Fresno man indicted for receiving child pornography
A federal grand jury returned an indictment Thursday against Darren Keith Sever, 55, of Fresno, charging him with receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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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.