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Summer Lee questions Musk's government efficiency role and highlights global conflicts

Rep. Summer Lee voiced skepticism about Elon Musk's suitability for a government role focused on efficiency via Twitter posts dated November 18-19, 2024.

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 19, 2024

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Washington state man sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

A SeaTac, Washington resident has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 15, 2024

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Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to false firearm acquisition statement

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 6, 2024

A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for violating firearms laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.

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Thirteen individuals indicted in alleged oxycodone distribution conspiracy

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 5, 2024

Twelve residents from western Pennsylvania and one from Indiana have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for allegedly conspiring to distribute oxycodone.

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Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to prison drug possession charges

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 4, 2024

A Pittsburgh resident, Lafon Ellis, has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges of possessing contraband while incarcerated.

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West Mifflin man pleads guilty to federal escape charge

By Pittsburgh Review | Nov 4, 2024

A West Mifflin resident has pleaded guilty to a federal escape charge, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.

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Gibsonia man sentenced for insider trading involving Dick’s Sporting Goods

By Pittsburgh Review | Oct 31, 2024

A Gibsonia, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for securities fraud related to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities.

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FOIA Request Sent to Allegheny County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Pittsburgh Review | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Allegheny County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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New York residents plead guilty in Pennsylvania meth trafficking case

By Pittsburgh Review | Oct 29, 2024

A Brooklyn resident and a Queens resident have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.

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District Election Officers appointed for Pennsylvania's November general election

By Pittsburgh Review | Oct 23, 2024

United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan has appointed Assistant United States Attorneys Jeffrey R. Bengel and Nicole A. Stockey as District Election Officers for the Western District of Pennsylvania in preparation for the November 5, 2024, general election. Their role involves managing election day complaints related to voting rights issues, threats to election officials, and potential fraud.

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Former union treasurer sentenced for embezzling over $44K

By Pittsburgh Review | Oct 2, 2024

A former union treasurer from Blaine, Minnesota, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for embezzling funds and falsifying financial records. The sentence, announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan, also includes two years of supervised release with the first 180 days under home confinement.

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Pittsburgh man convicted for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 24, 2024

A federal jury in Pittsburgh found Leon C. Ford guilty on two counts of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on September 23, 2024.

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New Castle man sentenced to over nine years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 24, 2024

A New Castle, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab handed down the sentence to Donald Jeter, 34, who will also serve six years of supervised release following his prison term.

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Lower Burrell resident pleads guilty to fraudulent use of credit cards

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 17, 2024

A resident of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal fraud laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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McKees Rocks felon sentenced for fentanyl trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 17, 2024

A former resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on September 11, 2024, to 10 years in prison, followed by six years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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Duquesne man convicted for firearms offenses after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 16, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - After deliberating for three hours, a federal jury on September 12, 2024, found Courtney Washington of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, guilty of two counts of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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Pittsburgh resident pleads guilty to bankruptcy and mail fraud charges

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 16, 2024

A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of bankruptcy fraud and mail fraud, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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West Mifflin man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

By Pittsburgh Review | Sep 3, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A former resident of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 28, 2024, to charges of violating federal drug trafficking and firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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Farrell man sentenced for drug trafficking involving fentanyl heroin,and cocaine

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 27, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Farrell, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison on his conviction of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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Former California resident sentenced for role in cocaine distribution conspiracy

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 16, 2024

A former resident of Oxnard, California, was sentenced in federal court on August 14, 2024, to five years of imprisonment on his conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.