Tag: 2021
Kyle K. Kessler Sentenced for Illegal Firearm in High-Speed Chase
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In a dramatic turn of events, Kyle K. Kessler, 35, was sentenced to nine years without parole for illegal firearm possession following a harrowing high-speed chase through Kansas City traffic. On Oct. 15, the defendant pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, having admitted to carrying a…
MediaMuv Chiefs Hit with $20M Music Royalty Thefts
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The grimy halls of justice echo with charges against Jose Teran and Webster Batista, who are accused of orchestrating a $20 million music royalty heist through their company, MediaMuv. Teran, 36, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and his co-conspirator Batista, 38, from Doral, Florida, appeared in federal court today, facing charges including Conspiracy, Wire…
MediaMuv Duo Accused of $20M Music Royalty Heist
PHOENIX, AZ – A brazen scheme to siphon off millions in music royalties has landed two men in federal court. Jose Teran, 36, of Scottsdale, Arizona, appeared today facing charges of Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, Transactional Money Laundering, and Aggravated Identity Theft. His alleged accomplice, Webster Batista, 38, of Doral, Florida, was arrested November 18th at…
Wyoming County Man Sentenced for Attempted Sex with Minor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a chilling turn of events, Daniel Hays, 42, of Bliss, NY, has been sentenced to five years in prison and 10 years supervised release for his despicable attempt to have sex with an 11-year-old girl. Hays was caught after engaging in explicit online chats and texts, believing he was corresponding with…
Wyoming County Man Sentenced for Attempted Sex With Minor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A Wyoming County man faces a grim fate after being caught in a web of deceit and child exploitation. Daniel Hays, 42, from Bliss, NY, was sentenced to serve five years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for his despicable attempt to have sex with an 11-year-old girl. Hays,…
LSA Strategies LLC Sentenced
Wire fraud has landed LSA Strategies LLC, a media production and political consulting firm, in hot water. The company, located in Buffalo, NY, was ordered to pay restitution totaling $8,283.59 by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, LSA Strategies LLC was convicted of wire fraud after devising…
Youth Coach Hinojosa Admits to Exploiting Teen
McALLEN, Texas – A predator in cleats. Oscar Hinojosa, a former youth soccer coach in McAllen, Texas, has confessed to the horrific sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl, admitting to grooming and coercing her into sending explicit images. The revelation, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery, paints a chilling picture of abuse of…
Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Exploiting Teen
McALLEN, Texas – A former McAllen youth league soccer coach, identified as Oscar Hinojosa, has admitted to the horrific sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old player, federal prosecutors announced today. Hinojosa, who was illegally residing in Pharr, Texas, entered a guilty plea to the charge, bringing a disturbing case to light. According to court documents, Hinojosa…
Universal City Felon Sentenced to 5 Years for Gun Possession
SAN ANTONIO – A Universal City man, Joshua Conan Faleide, 43, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. According to court documents, the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office (BCFMO) issued an alert for Faleide, who had two explosives-related warrants. He was arrested at his hotel room…
Universal City Felon Faleide Sentenced to 5 Years for Gun Possession
SAN ANTONIO – A Universal City man, Joshua Conan Faleide, 43, has been handed a five-year federal prison sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This comes after authorities discovered three loaded firearms, including an SKS rifle mounted on a bipod in Faleide’s hotel room during an arrest in April 2020. Court…
