Articles by Michelle Gains
Arlington Babysitter Sentenced to 60 Years for Sexual Exploitation of Children
Arlington, TX - Kaleb Layne Nix, a 26-year-old babysitter from Arlington, has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, announced the sentence, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman.
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Two Defendants Sentenced to 15 Years in Connection with Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of 15-Year-Old Girl from Carrollton
Carrollton, TX - Lizbeth Prieto, 19, also known as Lizbeth Escamilla, and Cristian Lopez, 24, have each been sentenced for their roles in supplying fentanyl pills that resulted in the tragic overdose of a 15-year-old Carrollton girl. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, reflects the serious consequences of drug trafficking in communities.
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Texas Juvenile Justice Department Considers New Facility in Ellis County
On Thursday, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's governing board approved a potential location in Ellis County for a new juvenile facility. However, the site is pending approval from the Legislative Budget Board, and specific details about the location and facility design were not disclosed during the meeting.
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Dallas, TX - Man Charged After Injuring Flight Attendant Mid-Flight
Dallas, TX - A man who injured a flight attendant in an attempt to exit a plane mid-air has been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
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