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A St. Louis man received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to producing child pornography involving a five-year-old victim in March 2024. Authorities say he recorded his actions before being apprehended following an investigation led by local police and federal prosecutors.
Read more →Crawford County man sentenced to 170 months for sexual conduct with minor
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Nathaniel Rod Gibson received a sentence of over fourteen years for grooming and illegal sexual contact with a minor after pleading guilty earlier this year. The case involved cross-state travel from Missouri to Arkansas as well as thousands of text messages sent during several months.
Read more →Missouri woman sentenced to prison for $3.8 million international embezzlement
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A St. Charles County woman received a prison sentence for embezzling millions from her employer with help from contacts in China. Authorities say she concealed her actions through fraudulent documents before being discovered and prosecuted.
Read more →St. Louis County fossil company operator accused of disability fraud
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Scott A. Taylor faces new charges after being accused of falsely applying for disability benefits while operating a business in St. Louis County. He previously pleaded guilty in a similar case and was ordered to repay over $100,000.
Read more →St. Louis fentanyl dealers sentenced to prison following federal investigation
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Read more →Three charged in $8 million gold bar scam targeting elderly victims
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