Tag: Pleads Guilty

Ryan Taylor Nichols, Obstructing an Official Proceeding and Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers, Washington 2021
Texas man pleads guilty to felony charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Ryan Taylor Nichols and Alex Kirk Harkrider traveled to DC believing the 2020 election was fraudulent. Nichols used pepper spray on law enforcement officers. Over 1,200 individuals charged so far.

Victoria Carmona, Cocaine Smuggling, Texas 2023
Discover the consequences of drug trafficking and obstruction of justice in the “Blind Mule” case. Learn about the cover story, investigation, and impending sentencing.

Phillip Timothy Howard, Racketeering, Florida 2023
Former Florida attorney pleads guilty to racketeering charges involving his law firm and investment companies in Tallahassee. Learn more here.

Joseph Pavlik, Civil Disorder and Entering a Restricted Building with a Dangerous Weapon, Washington 2021
Chicago man pleads guilty to two felony charges in Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Joseph Pavlik, a retired firefighter, admitted to civil disorder and entering a restricted building with a deadly weapon. Sentencing scheduled for Dec. 1, 2023. Ongoing efforts to hold attackers accountable.

Karen Chapon, Bank Fraud, Nevada 2023
Learn about a Nevada resident who pleaded guilty to a COVID-19 fraud scheme, fraudulently seeking over $1 million in loans through the PPP. Discover the details and legal proceedings involved in this case.

Christopher Blair Hernandez, Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights, California 2023
Former LASD Deputy Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights. Learn about the shocking case of law enforcement misconduct and the need for accountability in this informational post.

Antonio Damon Atkins, Dogfighting Conspiracy, Louisiana 2023
Louisiana man pleads guilty to dogfighting conspiracy. Antonio Damon Atkins faces consequences for breeding, training, and fighting pitbull dogs. Cruelty to animals will not be tolerated.

Emiliano Jaime Ramos, Kidnapping and Sexual Assault, California 2022
A California man pleads guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and taking her to Idaho. Learn about the horrifying ordeal and the efforts to bring him to justice.

Donald Hale, Illegal Firearm Possession, Louisiana 2023
Learn about the case of a New Orleans man, Donald Hale, who pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge. Discover the background, arrest, investigation, and legal consequences. This case falls under the jurisdiction of Project Safe Neighborhoods and aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities. Contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office for more…
