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Johnson & Johnson $9 billion talc bankruptcy plan to be heard in Houston in January

Houston will be the stage for a pivotal hearing on Jan. 27, as Johnson & Johnson’s controversial $9 billion bankruptcy plan faces intense scrutiny.

By Houston Republic reports | Nov 20, 2024

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Sylvia Garcia highlights intern opportunities and trans awareness week initiatives

Rep. Sylvia Garcia recently discussed internship opportunities available through her office while also addressing key social issues such as treating colleagues with respect and advocating for transgender rights during Trans Awareness Week in...

By Houston Republic | Nov 19, 2024

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Rep. Wesley Hunt addresses local tragedy and national policy issues

By Houston Republic | Nov 19, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 18-19, Rep. Wesley Hunt covered topics ranging from local tragedies to national political debates on immigration policy while also highlighting his duties as a presiding officer in Congress

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Houston man sentenced to over nine years for violent carjacking

By Houston Republic | Nov 18, 2024

A Houston resident has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for a violent carjacking incident.

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Six charged after fatal human smuggling operation exposed

By Houston Republic | Nov 18, 2024

Three more individuals have been detained in connection with a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the death of an undocumented person in July, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Houston man sentenced for role in dental clinic's illegal kickback scheme

By Houston Republic | Nov 13, 2024

A Houston man has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in a healthcare kickback scheme.

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Edinburg resident sentenced for receipt of child pornography

By Houston Republic | Oct 21, 2024

A 21-year-old man from Edinburg, Texas, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Lazaro Segundo-Vazquez admitted guilt on May 15, 2023, after authorities discovered he had received over 1,800 images and video files of child sexual abuse material.

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Laredo man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By Houston Republic | Oct 21, 2024

A Laredo resident has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Fernando Perez, 41, pleaded guilty on July 9 and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo to serve 71 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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Brazoria man sentenced for exploiting child through explicit texts

By Houston Republic | Oct 16, 2024

A Brazoria man has been sentenced to federal prison for sending obscene photos and messages to a minor. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing of 46-year-old George Jimenez, who was convicted by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown on April 23 after a one-day trial.

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Houston man sentenced for sex trafficking young woman

By Houston Republic | Sep 27, 2024

A Houston resident has been sentenced for sex trafficking of a young woman, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Repeat offender sentenced for possessing over 6,000 child pornography images

By Houston Republic | Sep 24, 2024

A 43-year-old McAllen resident has been sentenced to prison for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Hidalgo resident sentenced for role in cocaine importation conspiracy

By Houston Republic | Sep 24, 2024

A Hidalgo resident has been sentenced for his involvement in a cocaine importation conspiracy from Mexico, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Mission man sentenced for trafficking large quantities of meth

By Houston Republic | Sep 23, 2024

A Mission man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of two counts of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Eight sentenced in Laredo drug trafficking conspiracy

By Houston Republic | Sep 20, 2024

Multiple individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Houston rapper sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking minors

By Houston Republic | Sep 19, 2024

HOUSTON – A 29-year-old man residing in the Houston and Austin areas has been sentenced for sex trafficking three minors and an adult, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt introduces bill for accurate offshore resource assessment

By Houston Republic | Sep 16, 2024

Representative Wesley Hunt has introduced H.R. 9472, known as the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement (CORE) Act. The bill aims to provide an accurate assessment of undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico.

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Hunt introduces act protecting US firms from Russian litigation

By Houston Republic | Sep 16, 2024

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024. The bill has garnered bipartisan support with cosponsorship from members of the House Judiciary Committee: Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL).

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Wesley Hunt's Royalty Resiliency Act passes Senate with bipartisan support

By Houston Republic | Sep 16, 2024

Today, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, which provides financial relief to exploration and production companies operating on federal lands, has passed the Senate. Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the act earlier this year, and it passed the United States House of Representatives on July 22nd with bipartisan support.

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Licensed professional counselor indicted for alleged $2 million health care fraud

By Houston Republic | Sep 13, 2024

A resident of Mission, Texas, has been taken into custody on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to defraud the Texas Medicaid Program, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.