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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 18
    A stash house filled with tubs of meth. A car with trap compartments built to move drugs. Anselmo Nava-Sanchez was sentenced to 15+ years in federal prison for distributing Sinaloa-linked drugs in our streets. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson shares details about the case.
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 17
    North Carolina business owner sentenced to prison for employment tax crime. w/ @DOJFraudDiv @IRS_CI Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/n…
    Gavel with word "sentenced"
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 16
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson and others from the U.S. Attorney's Office served as faculty at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's trial bootcamp. “It is important to ensure the newest crop of lawyers gains the trial skills that are so hard to get these days,” said U.S.
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson (middle of top row) at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s trial bootcamp.
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 15
    Congratulations to Demetra Squires on her new role as a Victim-Witness Specialist! After serving our office as a contract Witness Coordinator, Demetra has joined the U.S. Attorney's Office as a federal employee. We're excited to have her continue supporting victims and advancing
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson (left) with Demetra Squires (right)
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 14
    Tennessee Woman sentenced to 6+ years in federal prison for fraud scheme involving $1.4M of fake property deeds. w/ @SecretService Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/t…
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson quote: “Filing fake deeds and stealing identities can wreak havoc on a victim’s life. England left a trail of victims forced to deal with the aftermath of her crimes—for that, she will pay the price.”
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 10
    Summer law interns from the Federal Court, the Federal Defender’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office joined U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson and Federal Defender John Baker for a conversation about career paths, public service, advocacy, and the fair administration of justice.
    Federal Defender John Baker (left) and U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson (right)
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 9
    Leader of organized auto theft ring that stole luxury vehicles worth nearly $5.9M was sentenced to 8+ years in prison. w/ @HSI_Charlotte @FBICharlotte @CMPD Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/l…
    U.S. v. White et al.: Hampton (right) with co-defendants Reginald Hill (left) and DeWanne White (bottom) at a car dealership in Panama City, Florida, where multiple thefts occurred as part of the auto theft scheme.
    U.S. v. White et al. – Picture of the Glock firearm and various vehicle key fobs located in the stolen BMW that Hampton was driving in Florida.
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 9
    The best way to put scammers out of business is awareness! U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson spoke with Taylor Miller at @WCCBCharlotte to discuss why scammers often target older people as well as common scams, warning signs, and important steps everyone can take to avoid becoming a
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    U.S. attorney shares tips to avoid elder fraud - WCCB Charlotte
    From wccbcharlotte.com
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 8
    Honduran national sentenced to federal prison for nearly $500K Home Depot refund #scheme. w/ @HSI_Charlotte Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/h…
    U.S. v. Corea - Corea at the Home Depot in Cornelius, North Carolina on June 14, 2023.
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 8
    Armed methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and gun charges. w/ @ATFCharlotte @CMPD Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/a…
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson quote: “Law enforcement in Charlotte has been clear: we are not going to let hotels be turned into havens of crime. If you use a hotel room to traffic drugs or guns, your next room will be a federal prison cell.”
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 8
    Convicted felon sentenced to more than 6 years in federal prison for possessing sawed-off shotgun. w/ @ATFCharlotte @CMPD @MintHillPolice Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/c…
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson quote: “This defendant’s violent conduct endangered multiple victims, including a young child. Those who illegally possess firearms and use them to terrorize others should expect to face significant federal prison time.”
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 8
    Federal jury finds Charlotte man guilty of sex trafficking a minor. w/ @FBICharlotte @CMPD @GCSO_NC Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/f…
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson quote: “Those who prey on vulnerable teenagers deserve to be in prison. I am proud of the prosecutors in my office who worked night-and-day to make sure Qualls and Ekong’s days of preying on children are over.”
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 8
    #ICYMI: U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson sat down with @HannahGoetztv with @wsoctv to talk about a SNAP #fraud #scheme perpetrated by illegal aliens that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded benefits meant to help hungry families in need. Watch here:
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    $760K stolen from SNAP recipients in scheme tied to Charlotte area
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    U.S. Attorney WDNC
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @USAO_WDNC
    Jul 7
    Homeland Security Task Force investigation leads to lengthy prison sentence for illegal alien from Mexico who trafficked methamphetamine supplied by the Sinaloa Cartel. Read more at: justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/h…
    U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson quote: “The Sinaloa Cartel depends on drug trafficking organizations operating inside our country to distribute deadly drugs. This one illegal alien defendant trafficked almost 800 pounds of drugs for the organization.  For that, he will serve almost 16 years in an American prison before being deported.”
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