United States Attorney Jill E. Steinberg
Recent News About United States Attorney Jill E. Steinberg
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Jill E. Steinberg resigns as U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia
U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg has announced her resignation from the Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Office, effective January 17, 2025.
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Chatham County man sentenced for leading drug trafficking network
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison for his role as a leader in a drug trafficking network.
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Florida man sentenced for role in major Georgia drug trafficking operation
A Florida man, Larry B. Taylor, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a significant drug trafficking operation known as Operation Ghost Busted.
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Chinese nationals charged with operating illegal marijuana farms in south Georgia
Eight Chinese nationals have been indicted on felony charges related to large-scale marijuana cultivation operations in rural south Georgia.
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Richmond County woman imprisoned for defrauding COVID-19 relief program
A Richmond County woman has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding a COVID-19 small business relief program.
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Manager charged with defrauding Chatham County company using fake invoices
A manager from a Chatham County company has been indicted for allegedly defrauding his employer through fake invoices.
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Former Richmond County deputies admit guilt in detainee assault case
Two former deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office have admitted guilt in a federal case concerning civil rights violations related to an assault on a detainee. Daniel D’Aversa, 52, and Melissa Morello, 27, face potential sentences of up to 10 years in federal prison following their guilty pleas to charges of Deprivation of Civil Rights Under Color of Law. The penalties may also include substantial fines and restitution, with the possibility of three years of supervised release after serving any prison time.
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Election officer appointed for oversight in Southern Georgia
U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg has appointed a District Election Officer (DEO) to manage election day complaints in the Southern District of Georgia for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. This appointment is part of the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program.
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Chatham County men plead guilty in armed carjacking during drug deal
Two Chatham County men are awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to charges related to an armed carjacking in Savannah. Authorities are still searching for a third defendant involved in the case.
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Multiple defendants prosecuted on federal firearms and drug charges
Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.
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Meth trafficking sentences send six defendants from Augusta area to federal prison
Six Augusta-area defendants have been sentenced to substantial federal prison terms after pleading guilty to participation in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
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Chatham County man pleads guilty to bomb threat
A Chatham County man faces a possible five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to making a bomb threat.
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Tattnall County mechanic pleads guilty to tampering with logging equipment
STATESBORO, GA: A Tattnall County man awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to operating a business that tampered with government-mandated emissions controls on commercial logging equipment.
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Federal indictments reveal drone-based drug smuggling operation into Georgia prisons
Two newly unsealed federal indictments charge 23 defendants in widespread conspiracies that used drones to deliver methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones to Georgia state prisons.
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Chatham County man sentenced for arson causing temporary restaurant closure
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to setting a fire in a restaurant’s outdoor trash container.
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Columbia County man sentenced for defrauding customers over cryptocurrency computers
A Columbia County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty in a scheme to sell expensive computer equipment to more than 40 customers who never received their orders.
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Laurens County man sentenced nearly 20 years for fentanyl distribution
A Laurens County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
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Burke County man sentenced for distributing child pornography
A Burke County man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sharing digital videos of child sexual abuse.
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Columbia County man sentenced for producing child pornography
A Columbia County man has been sentenced to nearly 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing images of child sexual exploitation.