United States Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is a federal executive department of the United States government, responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice. The DOJ is led by the Attorney General, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The DOJ has a wide range of responsibilities, including prosecuting federal crimes, representing the United States in legal matters, and providing legal advice to the President and other executive branch agencies. The DOJ is also responsible for protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that they are treated equally under the law. The DOJ has several components, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Justice Department Observes National Missing Children’s Day

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 25, 2022March 12, 2023

As part of the 39th annual National Missing Children’s Day commemoration, the Department of Justice today honored 12 courageous individuals for their extraordinary efforts to recover missing children and bring sexual predators to justice. “Every day, law enforcement professionals, advocates, and citizens alike step up to protect children from harm, reunite missing children with their…

Canton Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 25, 2022October 2, 2022

Larrien Brown-Austin, 37, of Canton, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker to 15 years in prison, a lifetime of supervised release and ordered to pay a $5,000 special assessment fine and $1,885 in restitution to victims.

Alexander M.M. Uballez Sworn in as United States Attorney for the

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 24, 2022December 15, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Chief United States District Court Judge William P. Johnson administered the oath of office during a private ceremony. A formal investiture will be planned for a later date. United States Attorney Uballez was nominated by…

Two Maryland Residents Found Guilty by Jury of Federal Charges

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 24, 2022March 12, 2023

Willis Lewis, 48, and Brittany Jones, 32, have been found guilty by a jury of federal charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, sex trafficking of minors, and related offenses, in connection with their trafficking of a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl between April and May of 2019.

Columbia County man sentenced to multiple terms of life in federal

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 24, 2022September 25, 2022

A Columbia County man convicted on nine felony counts related to child sex trafficking has been sentenced to life in federal prison with no parole.

Human trafficking victim turns trauma into triumph

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 24, 2022January 2, 2023

According to a report from the Human Trafficking Legal Center, modern-day enslaved people number as many as 25 million, and most never see justice. Evelyn Chumbow, operations manager and survivor advocate for the Washington D.C.-based organization, said human trafficking happens around the world — and in the U.S. Her presentation was part of the Bon…

Non-Profit Call to Freedom flagged in Department of Justice audit

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 23, 2022September 26, 2022

“This is really the first time anybody’s gone in and looked at how they were managing them,” said Keys.

Former Massachusetts Resident Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 19, 2022September 26, 2022

A former Brockton, Massachusetts, resident was sentenced today to twelve years in prison for participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy. Matthew Engram, 35, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion; two counts of transportation of an individual for purposes of prostitution; and one count of…

Washington State man indicted for sex trafficking and production of child pornography

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 19, 2022June 22, 2022

Seattle – A 32-year-old Washington State man was indicted this week for seven federal felonies concerning sex trafficking, production of child pornography, and illegal firearms possession, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Dominique Terrel Gonzales resided in both Seattle and Vancouver, Washington, during the period when he preyed on young women, forcing them into prostitution. Gonzales…

Jacksonville Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Child Sex Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News May 19, 2022October 2, 2022

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Samuel Christopher Templeman (47, Jacksonville) to 13 years and 4 months in federal prison for conspiring to sex traffic a child. Deborah Lynn Templeman (51, Jacksonville) was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The court also…

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