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U.S. Attorney Hairston recognizes law enforcement partners for National Police Week
GREENSBORO — In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Sandra J. Hairston will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. This year, the week is officially observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and events are planned in the district from May 10 to May 19.
U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston appointed to serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the appointment of 12 U.S. Attorneys to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. Created in 1973, the AGAC advises the attorney general on matters of policy, procedure, and management impacting the Offices of the U.S. Attorneys and elevates the voices of U.S. Attorneys in Department policies. The first meeting of the AGAC will take place later this spring.
'Pink Lady Bandit,' accomplice sentenced to federal prison for robbing banks in N.C., 2 other states
WILMINGTON — Both suspects in a string of bank robberies in 2019 — including one in Hamlet — have been sentenced in federal court.
Former Rockingham ENT indicted on federal charges
RALEIGH— A physician who once worked in Richmond County has been indicted on federal charges including reusing medical devices and altering documents.
New U.S. attorney takes oath of office
GREENSBORO — Sandra J. Hairston was sworn-in as the next United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina on Nov. 23, 2021. Chief Judge Thomas J. Schroeder administered the oath of office to U.S. Attorney Hairston in a private ceremony yesterday evening.
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces partnership with Justice Department’s new initiative to combat redlining
GREENSBORO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina announces its partnership with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division as it launches the department’s new Combatting Redlining Initiative.
DOJ charges more than 14,200 defendants with firearms related charges in FY20
GREENSBORO — Today, the Department of Justice announced it has charged more than 14,200 defendants with firearms-related crimes during Fiscal Year 2020, despite the challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on the criminal justice process.
N.C. man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud schemes
WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating three schemes between March and July 2020 connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, through which he defrauded consumers and the federal government’s relief programs.
Former Lanesboro correctional officer indicted for allegedly smuggling controlled substance to inmate
CHARLOTTE — A Richmond County man working as a correctional officer at Lanesboro Correctional Institute has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly smuggling drugs to an inmate, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
