U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley

U.S. Attorneys Stephanie Finley and Kenneth Polite announced their retirement and resignation, respectively.

What makes this criminal's story interesting is where he was when the sexual crimes were discovered.

The defendant was appointed the curator for his sister's estate when she was unable to manage her own affairs following an auto accident.

The 26-year-old was sentenced traveled from Texas to Louisiana to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

Federal prosecutors say a Lake Charles woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing more than $230,000 from her employer.

A 14-year girl was the victim of prostitution and physical abuse at the hands of the suspects.

Misty Johnson worked for the Opelousas company she stole from for 4 and a half years.

The Department of Justice announced today Sheriff Louis Ackal and two others were charged with civil rights violations in a new case.

Barack Obama has nominated U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley and defense attorney Claude Kelly III to serve as federal judges in Louisiana.

Daniel Cantu-Lopez was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana.

Russell Guillory faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.

Investigators with the FBI and the Louisiana State Police discovered 40 videos and 1,100 images of child pornography on Smith's personal computer.

Catherine Doucet Romero of Lafayette pleaded guilty to one count each of wire fraud and money laundering

U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley says most victims were Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast retirees.

Guidry steals a woman's tax refund check, then her identity.

Though she still faces up to 20 years behind bars herself, Smith gave details leading to the arrests of two drug-dealing accomplices.