
ALT Quote from U.S. Attorney Mark Totten: “This case represents a new and depraved threat against our kids and our communities: violent online extremists who manipulate their minor victims to commit self-harm and create sexually explicit images,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “While we will always fight to hold criminals like Richard Densmore accountable, we want to prevent this crime as much as possible. Parents: please talk with your children about this threat; monitor their social media use; and let them know they can always come to you if they mess up.”

ALT A picture of U.S. Attorney Mark Totten with the following text: “Woods’s criminal record shows a pattern of violence against women and blatant disregard for the law,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “For a victim of domestic violence, an abuser’s access to a firearm can mean the difference between life and death. We will continue to protect survivors by prosecuting abusers who have no right to touch a gun.”

ALT Image of U.S. Attorney Mark Totten and quote that reads: “Too many women who crossed Mr. Day’s path lived in fear of violence,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “For the millions of Americans who face domestic violence, an abuser’s access to a gun can mean the difference between life and death. We stand with the victims of domestic violence and will continue to do everything we can to protect them.”

ALT Image of U.S. Attorney Totten and quote that reads: “Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted in a fair and free election,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “Similarly, election officials and staff must be able to serve without being subject to unlawful threats of violence. The Department of Justice will always work tirelessly to protect the integrity of the election process.”

ALT Image of U.S. Attorney Totten and quote that reads: “This two-year-old child is dead because Avis Coward flouted the law,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “And then – as if that was not enough – Coward attempted to hide his crime and evade justice.” Totten continued: “This case painfully represents a grim statistic that hangs over the nation: gun violence is now the #1 cause of death for our youngest Americans, ages 0-19. None of us should get used to this new reality. My team and I will use every tool we have to punish criminals who put our kids in harm’s way.”

ALT “Today’s sentencing of Samuel and Samson Ogoshi sends a thundering message,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “To criminals who commit these schemes: you are not immune from justice. We will track you down and hold you accountable, even if we have to go half-way around the world to do so. The day when you could commit these crimes, rake in easy cash, destroy lives, and escape justice is gone.” Totten continued: “And to parents, teenagers, and everyone who uses a cell phone: please, please be careful. These devices can connect you to criminal networks around the world. Don’t assume people are who they say they are. Don’t share compromising images. And if you’re a victim, please reach out. There’s help, and law enforcement stands ready.”

ALT Image of U.S. Attorney Totten and image that reads: “We teamed up with multiple law enforcement partners to pinpoint and punish these fraudsters who preyed on vulnerable elderly victims, and we’ll continue to aggressively chase these criminals wherever they strike,” said U.S. Attorney Totten. “Raising awareness of elder fraud is critical to help protect our older loved ones from losing their life savings to these types of crimes. My office is committed to fighting all types of elder abuse in our community.”

ALT Image of U.S. Attorney Totten and quote that reads: “Every day Americans fall victim to financial scams, including sextortion, romance scams, and consumer fraud,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “Senior citizens, children, and teenagers are especially vulnerable. The result of these crimes can be devastating, as the death of Jordan DeMay makes painfully clear. Today’s charges send a loud and clear message that we will chase down everyone who enables these crimes, including the U.S.-based money launderers.”

ALT This image is the press release for the Slaughter sentencing. Here is the opening paragraph: “Prosecution Part of a Larger Effort to Disrupt String of Gang-Related, Retaliatory Shootings GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN- U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Lawrence Edward Slaughter II, 20, of Niles, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm that was connected to shootings and modified to a fully automatic weapon. This prosecution was part of an enforcement operation aimed at disrupting a string of gang-related retaliatory shootings in Niles, which had killed two individuals and injured several more.”












