U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett
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Federal grand jury indicts two men for immigration-related offenses
A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has returned indictments against two individuals accused of being illegal aliens and committing federal criminal offenses.
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Federal grand jury indicts Kentucky residents for drug trafficking offenses
On February 19, 2025, a federal grand jury in Louisville charged 13 Kentucky residents with methamphetamine and firearms offenses across six indictments.
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Former Fort Campbell soldier sentenced for child exploitation offenses
A former soldier from Fort Campbell has been sentenced to five years and four months in federal prison for offenses related to child exploitation.
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Two men receive lengthy federal sentences for armed robberies in Kentucky
Two men have been sentenced in federal court for a series of armed robberies targeting businesses in Louisville and Bullitt County, Kentucky. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Chief Paul Humphrey of the...
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Former teacher pleads guilty to multiple child pornography charges
A former middle school teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, has pleaded guilty to several charges related to child pornography.
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Louisville man receives over eight-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
A Louisville man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
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Louisville man receives over 29-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy
A Louisville man has been sentenced to over 29 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms offense.
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Federal grand jury indicts seven for drug-related offenses in Louisville
A federal grand jury in Louisville has indicted seven individuals on charges related to methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution.
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Two men sentenced for murder-for-hire using firearm
Freddy Manuel Gonzalez and Xavior Caine Posey have been sentenced for their roles in a murder-for-hire scheme involving the use of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Louisville man receives 17-year sentence for minor sex trafficking
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for enticement and sex trafficking of a minor.
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U.S. Attorney appoints officer for Western Kentucky's Election Day oversight
United States Attorney Michael A. Bennett has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Raymond McGee to lead the Election Day Program for the Western District of Kentucky during today's general election.
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Louisville man pleads guilty to fatal carjacking
This week, a man from Louisville, Kentucky, admitted guilt in a carjacking case that resulted in the death of a teenage driver.
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Ten members of EST street gang sentenced for federal drug and gun crimes
This week marked the conclusion of a significant federal case involving ten individuals associated with the "Everybody Shines Together" street gang. The defendants were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy that included drug and firearms offenses.
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Madisonville man sentenced to over 29 years for child pornography offenses
A Madisonville, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 29 years and 6 months in federal prison for the production and possession of child pornography. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nashville.
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Louisville man sentenced to over 11 years for child pornography offense
A Louisville, Kentucky man was sentenced to a total of 11 years and 6 months in federal prison. The sentence included 10 years for possession of child pornography and an additional 1 year and 6 months for violating a previous term of federal supervised release.
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Louisville man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Louisville man was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms.
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Scottsville woman sentenced for defrauding former employer
A Scottsville, Kentucky woman was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding her former employer. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Stansbury of the FBI Louisville Field Office made the announcement.
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U.S. Attorney's Office joins National Night Out for community safety
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky will participate in National Night Out events to promote safer streets and stronger communities, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett.
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U.S. Attorney Bennett marks 60 years since Civil Rights Act with renewed commitment
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky joined national leaders this week in celebrating this significant milestone in the country's pursuit of equality.