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Zachary A. Cunha steps down as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island

Zachary A. Cunha has stepped down as United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island following a directive from the White House.

By Providence Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

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Warwick man receives six-year sentence for intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct

A Warwick man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

By Providence Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

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Charlestown man receives ten-year sentence for fourth child pornography conviction

By Providence Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

A Charlestown man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following his fourth conviction on child pornography charges, as announced by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Central Falls man admits guilt in bank fraud conspiracy

By Providence Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

A Central Falls man has admitted to a federal judge that he deposited stolen and fraudulent checks into multiple bank accounts under his control.

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EDA awards $260,000 in grants for economic development projects in Providence County in 2023

By Providence Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $260,000 in grants for economic development projects in Providence County, Rhode Island.

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Taylor A. Dean appointed assistant US attorney for Rhode Island

By Providence Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced the appointment of Taylor A. Dean as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island.

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Exeter man detained on new federal charges while under supervised release

By Providence Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

An Exeter man, Edmilson Rodrigues, 26, currently on federal supervised release for previous convictions related to possession of stolen mail and bank fraud, has been detained on new federal charges.

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North Providence man sentenced for possession and distribution of child pornography

By Providence Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

A North Providence resident, Mark Peterson, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for charges related to child pornography.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rhode Island State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Providence Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Rhode Island State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Federal jury convicts registered sex offender David A. Skally on new charges

By Providence Reporter | Dec 9, 2024

A federal jury in Providence, Rhode Island, has found David A. Skally guilty of child pornography charges.

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Former Rhode Island correctional officer sentenced for smuggling contraband

By Providence Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

A former correctional officer at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling controlled substances into the facility.

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Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights

By Providence Reporter | Nov 13, 2024

The United States Department of Justice has finalized a settlement with the Providence Public School District following an investigation into its services for immigrant English learner students, known as "newcomers."

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East Providence Boys & Girls Club settles disability discrimination allegations

By Providence Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

Zachary A. Cunha, United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, announced a resolution with the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, Inc. (EPBGC) over allegations of disability discrimination.

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Justice Department monitors voting law compliance in three Rhode Island cities

By Providence Reporter | Nov 2, 2024

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced that the Justice Department will oversee the adherence to federal voting rights laws in Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket during the upcoming general election on November 5.

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Cranston man admits to robbing same Rhode Island bank twice

By Providence Reporter | Oct 31, 2024

A Cranston man has admitted to robbing a bank in East Providence on New Year's Eve in 2019, a location he had previously targeted during a series of robberies in 2012.

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Justice Department prepares for upcoming elections with dedicated oversight team

By Providence Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Amy R. Romero will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s Election Day Program for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. Romero has been appointed as the District Election Officer for Rhode Island and will oversee complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats to election officials, and election fraud.

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Four charged for multi-state high-end vehicle theft ring

By Providence Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Four Rhode Island men have been charged for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to steal high-end vehicles from dealerships across multiple states, according to court documents unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Providence, R.I. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Six men charged over alleged cockfighting operation

By Providence Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Six men were arrested and had their initial court appearances yesterday in federal court in Providence after being charged in a five-count indictment with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. A federal grand jury sitting in Providence returned the indictment last week.

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U.S. attorney launches fifth year of Circles & Silence program in Rhode Island schools

By Providence Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that his office is set to launch Circles and Silence programs in Rhode Island schools statewide for a fifth consecutive school year. Additionally, U.S. Attorney Cunha launched an Internet Safety resource page on the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office website, providing families with important information to help protect children while on the internet.

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Massachusetts attorney among four charged for smuggling contraband into detention center

By Providence Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – As reflected in court documents unsealed in federal court in Providence today, a Massachusetts attorney, two individuals detained in the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged by way of federal criminal complaints for their alleged participation in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Wyatt Detention Facility, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.