U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
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Mother and son sentenced for illegal firearms after Father's Day shootings
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City woman and her son have been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms used in two shootings at Swope Park on Father’s Day last year.
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Former business owner sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud exceeding $800K
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former Overland Park, Kansas, man was sentenced in federal court today for fraudulently receiving more than $800,000 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for a business that was no longer in operation.
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Co-founder sentenced for role in multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving medical charity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The co-founder of a Christian health care sharing ministry in St. Joseph, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for his involvement in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that deceived hundreds of members and for making false statements on a personal tax return.
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Kansas City man sentenced for producing child pornography involving minor
A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for using a 9-year-old victim to produce child pornography.
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Kansas City man sentenced for role in firearm theft conspiracy
A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy involving the theft of firearms from vehicles in the Westport entertainment district and other areas within the metropolitan region. The stolen firearms were later sold on social media platforms.
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Missouri men receive life sentences for murder and drug trafficking
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri man and a Crowder, Mississippi man have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that included two murders.
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Springfield man sentenced for exploiting minor through online transactions
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a child.
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Ava man sentenced to 58 years for sexual exploitation of minors
An Ava, Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court following the discovery of images depicting his repeated sexual assaults of two child victims. Harold Lloyd Blair, Jr., 67, received a 58-year federal prison sentence without parole from U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on June 20.
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Federal grand jury indicts seven Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club members
Seven area residents, including the leader and several members of the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in an ongoing criminal enterprise involving acts of violence, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms.
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Sedalia sex offender sentenced to 35 years for child pornography
A Sedalia, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court today for soliciting sexually explicit photos of a 14-year-old victim.
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Joplin chiropractor sentenced for child pornography offenses
A Joplin, Mo., chiropractor was sentenced in federal court today for receiving and distributing child pornography.
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U.S. Attorney recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore joined national, state, and local leaders today in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.
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Kansas City man pleads guilty to illegal ammunition possession
A Kansas City, Mo., man who rammed into a federal agent’s vehicle while attempting to escape arrest pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing ammunition and assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.
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Kansas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after shooting at officers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Galena, Kansas man who shot at police officers during a high-speed pursuit from Joplin, Missouri into Kansas was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.
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Southwest Missouri man sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession
A southwest Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing methamphetamine and a firearm.
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Former IRS employee indicted for preparing over $200K in fraudulent tax returns
A former IRS employee has been indicted by a federal grand jury for preparing fraudulent tax returns that illegally claimed more than $200,000 in refunds for her clients.
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Kansas City man receives 16-year sentence for meth conspiracy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City man was sentenced in federal court today for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that distributed over 20 kilograms of methamphetamine in the metropolitan area.
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Missouri man pleads guilty to assaulting officers at Fort Leonard Wood
A Houston, Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court today to assaulting and threatening federal law enforcement officers at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Kansas City man convicted for illegal firearm possession
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City man was convicted in federal court today of illegally possessing a firearm.
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Mexican national sentenced for trafficking over 88 pounds of meth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Mexican national has been sentenced in federal court after more than 88 pounds of methamphetamine was found in the trunk of a car in which he was traveling on Interstate 70.