
ALT “Wooten exploited the respect our society holds for veterans for his own personal gain. Worse yet, he posed as a combat veteran to gain access to young children,” said U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling for the District of South Carolina. “This sentence holds him accountable for a disturbing pattern of deception and exploitation. This case demonstrates our commitment to protecting children and ensuring predators face significant consequences for their crimes.”

ALT Image of text that says “The plea today holds Long accountable for his part in the mass shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati,” said U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II. “My Office is dedicated to pursuing federal charges against those who wreak havoc on our communities through acts of violence. We will continue to charge and prosecute these cases to completion.”

ALT TEXT: Press Release U.S. Attorney’s Office Restores Federal Prosecutorial Presence in Roswell November 6, 2026

ALT TEXT: Restoring a resident federal prosecutor to Roswell expands our ability to meet the public safety challenges facing southeastern New Mexico. As we continue to prioritize border security and the prosecution of violent crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking, having an experienced prosecutor in Roswell strengthens our partnerships with law enforcement and enhances our ability to protect the people of southeast New Mexico. RYAN ELLISON F.A. United States Attorney District of New Mexico

ALT “These sentences reflect the commitment of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners who work tirelessly to protect our communities. Thanks to their exceptional teamwork, these dangerous traffickers have been removed from our streets, and our community is safer as a result. But our work does not end here. My office will continue to aggressively pursue those who choose to traffic deadly drugs into West Virginia and will remain relentless in our efforts to eliminate drug networks wherever they operate,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

ALT On a dark blue background, white text that reads: "Our priority in this case was the safe return of the minor victim. Those who allegedly exploit and prey upon the most vulnerable members of our communities will be relentlessly investigated and held accountable. I want to thank the FBI and our local law enforcement partners in Oregon for their swift efforts to safely recover the victim and for their continued partnership as we pursue justice for the victim and the victim’s family.” DOJ Seal

ALT “Anyone engaged in the sexual exploitation of a minor will be held accountable,” said AG Todd Blanche. “Today’s arrest is the first step toward bringing the accused to justice and relieving the pain endured by the victim and her family. This Department of Justice will never stop investigating and prosecuting individuals engaged in vicious predatory behavior.”


























