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The goal of this site is to help you. The information provided here describes what we do and how we are organized. It tells you something about important programs that seek to make our communities safer and to assist victims when crime occurs. We've provided easy links to other federal law enforcement agencies about which you may need information. And, we provide information to assist you in contacting and visiting us. It is just one tool we offer as we seek each day to serve the citizens of our district. I hope the information provided here is useful to you and your families.
Sally Quillian Yates, United States Attorney
Featured TopicS
![Sally Speaking at Human Trafficking Summit](images/HumanTraffickingEvent2.jpg)
One of the key priorities of the United States Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice is Human Trafficking. The Office held a large-scale Summit on Human Trafficking in Atlanta, gathering victims, service providers, law enforcement officers and community leaders, who have now joined together to fight Human Trafficking. A comprehensive summary of the entire day-long Summit is now available through a special page--click the link here to see the highlights of our featured topic: Human Trafficking.
![Sally Speaking at the Youth Justice Summit](community/youthjusticesummit/images/sallyspeaking2.jpg)
YOUTH JUSTICE SUMMIT
Another one of the priorities of the office is to reach out to young people, particularly those in at-risk neighborhoods. Our recent Youth Justice Summit is the latest effort to connect and make a difference in the community.
September 12, 2012
Stone Mountain Woman Charged with Identity Theft Scheme
Uncle Indicted for Stealing his Nephew's Identity
September 6, 2012
Distributor of Child Pornography Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Three Men Indicted for Attempted Bribery of Federal Immigration Official
Former Bureau of Prisons Doctor Charged with Sexually Abusing Inmates
Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
September 5, 2012
Businessman Charged with Bribing Gwinnett County Commissioner
Former Gwinnett County Commissioner Sentenced to 33 Months for Accepting Bribes
Tax Violator Sentenced
August 24, 2012
Defendant Sentenced for Skimming Credit Cards of Gas Station Customers
August 22, 2012
North Georgia Men Who Plotted to Purchase Explosives and Silencers Sentenced to Federal Prison
August 21, 2012
Two Defendants Indicted for Running a Work-From-Home Scam
August 16, 2012
23 Defendants Charged with Drug and Gun Offenses in Federal Investigation of North Georgia Motorcycle Clubs
August 14, 2012
Former Nursing Home Operator Sentenced to Prison for 20 Years for Health Care Fraud & Tax Fraud
August 9, 2012
O'Berry Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Former Bank President Sentenced to Twelve Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Perjury
August 8, 2012
Defendant Sentenced for Attacking Prison Guard
August 7, 2012
Ex-TSA Officers Indicted for Conspiring and Attempting to Smuggle Drugs through Hartsfield-Jackson
August 6, 2012
Defendant Sentenced for Illegally Buying and Transporting Guns to Buffalo, New York
August 6, 2012