For Possession Of Child Pornography After Previous Conviction For Similar Federal Offenses South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Steven Perry, age 55, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. upon his plea of guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.  Perry was[Read More…]

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Silicon Valley businessman of defrauding investors in his computer companies after soliciting and obtaining some of the money via crowdfunding. JEFFREY BATIO, 50, of Santa Clara, Calif., was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts against him, including six counts[Read More…]

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge has sentenced a north suburban man to 27 and a half years in prison for attempting to transport a minor to Wisconsin to engage in prostitution. DERONARTE NORWOOD, 32, of North Chicago, physically and emotionally harmed the 15-year-old girl after meeting her in 2015.  He[Read More…]

Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 139 months in prison for attempted robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. DARNELL LEAVY, 28, admitted in a written plea agreement that at approximately 7:00 p.m. on[Read More…]

Evansville, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney, announced May 31 the arrest of Kalib Scott Powell, 25, of Evansville, Indiana for the Distribution of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Resulting in Death. The arrest is the result of the investigation into the fentanyl-based overdose death of Jacilynn[Read More…]

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Chief Executive Officer of a northwest suburban nutrition company has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for engaging in a market manipulation scheme to artificially inflate the company’s stock price. ANDREW J. KANDALEPAS, 67, of Schaumburg, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of securities fraud.  U.S. District[Read More…]

Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was convicted Wednesday of aggravated bank robbery after a 3-day jury trial in federal court.  EDWARD EVERETT JOHNSON III, also known as “Edward Everett,” 34, was found guilty of robbing Chase Bank, 4425 Harrison Ave. in Rockford, on April 20, 2016. Johnson faces a maximum[Read More…]