U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe
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Florida man convicted for conspiracy to export AR-15 firearms
On November 20, a federal jury found Gabriel Donato-Mendez, a 48-year-old resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to export United States defense articles and attempted smuggling of such items.
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Mother-son duo plead guilty in $750K Hialeah jewelry heist
Julian Flores and his mother, Lourdes Diaz, have pled guilty to charges related to an armed robbery involving $750,000 worth of gold jewelry in Hialeah, Florida.
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Illinois man charged with threatening federal judge detained in Miami
An Illinois man has been detained in South Florida on charges of threatening a federal judge.
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Former corrections officer pleads guilty to $150K COVID-19 relief fraud
Daniel Fleureme, a former corrections officer from Miami-Dade County, has pled guilty to wire fraud in connection with defrauding a COVID-19 relief program.
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Florida company pleads guilty in conspiracy involving unauthorized alien employment
Martinez Builders Supply, LLC, operating as East Coast Truss (ECT), has entered a guilty plea in federal court for conspiring to harbor aliens through employment.
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U.S. Attorney warns public about scams after Hurricane Helene
United States Attorney Markenzy Lapointe has issued a warning to the public about potential scams following Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters. He emphasized the need for vigilance against fraudsters who may attempt to exploit hurricane victims through identity theft, fake charity solicitations, or other fraudulent activities.
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South Florida attorney charged with wire fraud and money laundering
A South Florida attorney, recently disbarred, has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering in U.S. District Court for embezzling approximately $650,000 of client funds.
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Southern District launches whistleblower non-prosecution pilot program
Today, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced the launch of the Southern District of Florida's Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program (Whistleblower Program). This initiative aims to encourage voluntary self-disclosure by individuals involved in non-violent criminal conduct related to corporations, including financial crimes, corporate crimes, health care fraud, and public corruption.
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Federal judge sentences cross-country sex traffickers
A U.S. District Judge has sentenced Xavier Latrell Smith, 34, to 360 months' imprisonment and his co-defendant Jayla Denice Welch, 22, to 170 months' imprisonment for sex trafficking a minor from Texas to Louisiana to Florida.
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Federal indictment names 27 in major drug trafficking operation
On Sept. 5, the United States unsealed an indictment charging 27 defendants, including Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority employees, commercial charter boat operators, and a former City of Marathon employee, with federal drug and firearm offenses in and around the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County.
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West Palm Beach men plead guilty after Valentine's Day shooting at local mall
Two West Palm Beach residents have pled guilty to being felons in possession of firearms following a shooting at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on Valentine’s Day.
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Cruise ship employee sentenced for hidden cameras recording children
Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a citizen of the Philippines, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on August 28 by U.S. District Court Judge Melissa Damian after pleading guilty to producing child pornography.
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Broward deputy sheriff sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud
MIAMI – Today, U.S. Senior District Judge sentenced Alexandra Acosta, a Broward deputy sheriff and SWAT team member, to four months’ imprisonment after a jury convicted her of one count of conspiracy to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA), two counts of false statements to the SBA, and one count of wire fraud, all in relation to her COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.
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Colorado dentist indicted for attempting to solicit minor online
Jason James Atha, 50, a dentist from Broomfield, Colorado, was indicted yesterday in the Southern District of Florida for attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.
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Man sentenced after sending death threats from prison targeting federal officials
A man who sent letters from state prison expressing a desire to kill federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and federal prosecutors was sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison.
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Palm Beach County man sentenced to over nine years for firearm possession
On August 20, Charles Grim Rudolph, 32, of Riviera Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 114 months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra issued the sentence after Rudolph was convicted at trial for being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
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Greenacres man sentenced for threats against congressperson
A 73-year-old Greenacres man was sentenced to two years in prison for threatening to kill a member of Congress and the Congressperson’s children. U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz handed down the sentence to Michael Shapiro during a hearing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Australian national pleads guilty in major international drug trafficking conspiracy
On July 29, Jordan Curry, 42, an Australian national from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy to launder money and import cocaine from South America through the United States to Australia.
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Sean Kingston charged with wire fraud alongside his mother
Kisean Anderson, also known as "Sean Kingston," 34, and Janice Turner, 61, both from Southwest Ranches, FL, made their first appearance in federal court to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods using fraudulent documents.
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Coconut Creek man charged with robbing banks in Boca Raton and Delray Beach
On July 18, 2024, the United States charged Courtney Mallory, a 44-year-old resident of Coconut Creek, Florida, with two bank robberies: one at a Truist Bank in Boca Raton on June 5, 2024, and another at a Bank of America in Delray Beach on July 12, 2024.