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HSI Newark Investigation Results in Sentence for New Jersey Man Who Possessed and Distributed CSAM

NEWARK, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation resulted in the sentencing of a Morris County man to 84 months in prison for possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse.

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2 Rhode Island Men Charged for Leading Roles in Large-Scale Organized Theft Crime Ring After HSI, USPIS Investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An investigation led by HSI New England and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service led to the arrest of two Rhode Island men described in court documents as high-level members of an organized retail theft crime ring.

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Sean Combs Charged in Manhattan Federal Court With Sex Trafficking, Additional Federal Offenses Following HSI New York Investigation

NEW YORK — Sean Combs, a/k/a “Puff Daddy,” a/k/a “P. Diddy,” a/k/a “PD,” a/k/a “Love,” was arrested and charged in a three count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Former California Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation After HSI Investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former high school teacher was sentenced to over 17 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for child exploitation offenses Sept. 10.

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HSI Investigation Leads to Arrest of Man Charged With Stealing Benefits From Low-Income Families

SAN DIEGO — A Romanian national appeared in federal court to face charges of conspiring to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families who used the funds to pay for food, housing and other necessities.

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Russian Citizen Arrested After HSI Investigation Into Illegal Exportation of US-Sourced Microelectronics

WASHINGTON — A Russian citizen was arrested on an indictment charging him with conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act to commit smuggling, to commit money laundering, and to defraud the United States.

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New Class of 28 Military Veterans Join HERO Corps, Wounded Warriors Trained to Join HSI’s Fight Against Child Exploitation

WASHINGTON — DHS and HSI welcomed 28 new computer forensic analysts to their ranks Sept. 12. The ceremony, held at the HSI headquarters in Washington, D.C., was notably the largest graduation ceremony to date.

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South Texas Man Receives Max Sentence for Smuggling More Than 100 Noncitizens

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A South Texas man has received the maximum sentence allowed under U.S. law for illegally transporting unlawfully present noncitizens following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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HSI Denver Investigation Results in Significant Sentence for Man Charged With Producing CSAM

DENVER — A Colorado man pleaded guilty to attempted production of child pornography Sept. 11 and was sentenced to 29 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release.

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Florida Man Arrested for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the indictment of a Florida man for attempted enticement of a minor.