01 May 2017

Grassley: Rosenstein will Keep Promise of Independence as Deputy AG

By Grassley Press

Senate confirms Justice Department’s top deputy by vote of 94-6

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Rod Rosenstein of Maryland to be the Deputy Attorney General by a vote of 94-6.

01 May 2017

Grassley: Deputy Attorney General Nominee Rosenstein has Well-Known Reputation for Independence

By Grassley Press

Prepared Senate Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

On Deputy Attorney General Nominee Rod Rosenstein

April 25, 2017

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19 Apr 2017

Davenport Alderman Bill Boom Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to a Federal Grand Jury

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 18, 2017, William John Boom, age 65, from Davenport, Iowa, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal grand jury, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. This charge carries a maximum potential penalty of not more than five years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, a term of supervised release of not more than three years, and a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund. Sentencing is scheduled for August 24, 2017, at 2:30 p.m.
18 Apr 2017

Governor Takes Clemency Action - April 14, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 140 clemency petitions. 

This is the sixteenth set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Each person granted clemency has recently undergone a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.

A granted clemency request for a pardon with expungement allows the petitioner to seek expungement of their conviction through the court system.

17 Apr 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Two Bank Robberies

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 10, 2017, Shawn Eugene Lee, age 39, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 130 months in prison for each of two separate bank robberies, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel. The sentences were ordered to run at the same time. Lee was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $200 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from the Scott County Jail

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 10, 2017, Jennifer Wierson, age 43, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 21 months in prison for theft from a government agency receiving federal program funds, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel.
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Use and Transport Stolen Credit Cards and for Violating Supervised Release Terms

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 13, 2017, Agron Mitchell Simpson, age 40, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 88 months in prison for conspiracy to misuse stolen credit cards, transportation of stolen credit cards, and for violation of his supervised release term from an earlier drug conviction, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel.
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 13, 2017, Cody Lee Motz, age 26, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 70 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Motz also will be required to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment.
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 13, 2017, Damarcis Latrell March, Jr., age 20, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 45 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. This term of imprisonment will run consecutively to the sentence imposed in Rock Island County for armed robbery.
17 Apr 2017

Grassley: We Shouldn’t Have to Rely on Public Pressure for Compliance with Foreign Agent Registration Law

By Grassley Press

Reports: Amid public scrutiny, Manafort, Podesta Group finally file as foreign agents; Justice Dept. lax on enforcement of Foreign Agents Registration Act

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