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Mexican Woman Convicted of Attempting toSmuggle Teddy Bears and Pillows Stuffed withCash Into MexicoMcNabb Associates, P.C. ( Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers  ) 

Submitted at 7:46 AM July 1, 2011

U.S. Attorneys Office Southern Districtof Texas on June 30, 2011 released thefollowing press release:“McALLEN, Texas – A 33-year-old

Mexican national has been convicted of bulk cash smuggling in her attempt tosmuggle more than $270,000 stuffed inteddy bears and pillows, United StatesAttorney José Angel Moreno announcedtoday.Jeanette Barraza-Galindo, 33, of 

Monterrey, Mexico, pleaded guilty todaybefore U.S. District Judge Randy Crane toattempting to smuggle into Mexico$277,556 in U.S. currency concealed intwo teddy bears and two pillows.At today’s hearing, Barraza admitted that

on March 1, 2011, the date of her arrest,she, intending to evade a currencyreporting requirement under the law,knowingly and intentionally concealed$277,556 in cash inside two teddy bearsand two pillows and attempted to smuggle

the currency from the United States toMexico.On March 1, 2011, Barraza was a

passenger aboard a bus stopped by U.S.Customs and Border Protection (CBP)officers at the Hidalgo, Texas, Port of Entry. The bus was heading outbound

toward Mexico. U.S. Customs and BorderProtection (CBP) officers explained thecurrency reporting requirements toBarraza. When asked if she had more than$10,000 in cash to declare, Barraza gave anegative declaration even though sheknew that she was carrying more than$10,000 in cash. However, the CBPofficers searched her teddy bears andpillows and found a total of $277,556 incash in the items. Immigration andCustoms Enforcement continued theinvestigation which subsequently lead to

the charges against Barraza.As part of a plea agreement announced incourt today, Barraza has agreed to forfeitthe $277,556 in currency to the UnitedStates.A federal criminal complaint was filed

after Barraza’s arrest and a federal grand jury in McAllen then indicted her for bulk cash smuggling. Barraza has been heldwith no bond since her arrest and willremain in custody pending her sentencinghearing scheduled for Sept. 8, 2011,before U.S. District Judge Randy Crane.

Barraza faces up to five years in federalprison without parole and a fine of up to$250,000.Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Sully

is prosecuting the case.”To find additional federal criminal news,

please read The Federal Crimes WatchDaily.Douglas McNabb and other members of 

the U.S. law firm practice and writeextensively on matters involving FederalCriminal Defense, INTERPOL RedNotice Removal, International Extradition

and OFAC SDN List Removal.The author of this blog is DouglasMcNabb. Please feel free to contact himdirectly atmcnabb@mcnabbassociates.com or at oneof the offices listed above.

Celebrate America’sIndependence Safely onthe Fourth of JulyTracy Russo ( USDOJ: Justice Blog  ) 

Submitted at 8:23 AM July 1, 2011

The Justice Department would like towish you and your family a fun and safeFourth of July holiday. To ensure this weencourage the safe and legal use of consumer fireworks to celebrate ournation’s independence this July 4th.Fireworks and the Fourth of Julycelebrations go hand-in-hand. However,the Department wants you to enjoy [...]

Departments of Justice andEducation Reach Agreementwith Tehachapi, California,Public Schools to ResolveHarassment Allegations( USDOJ: Justice News  ) 

Submitted at 9:18 AM July 1, 2011

The Departments of Justice andEducation reached a settlement agreementwith the Tehachapi Unified SchoolDistrict in Tehachapi, Calif., to resolve aninvestigation into the harassment of amiddle school student based on hisnonconformity with gender stereotypes.

Justice Department Seeksto Shut Down LouisianaTax Preparers( USDOJ: Justice News  ) Submitted at 2:57 PM July 1, 2011

The United States has filed a lawsuit infederal court in New Orleans seeking tobar two women and their tax preparationcompanies from preparing federal taxreturns for others.

Federal Court PermanentlyBars Detroit Woman fromPreparing Federal Tax Returns( USDOJ: Justice News  ) 

Submitted at 3:03 PM July 1, 2011

A federal court has permanently barred

Tracey R. Randolph from preparingfederal tax returns for others.

FBI’s Top Ten NewsStories for the WeekEnding July 1, 2011fbi ( Current  ) 

Submitted at 6:00 AM July 1, 2011

— Washington, D.C.

‘15 Most Wanted’Manhunt Ends in LosAngeles( U.S. Marshals Service News  ) 

Submitted at 12:31 PM July 1, 2011

June 30, 2011 - 15 Most Wanted Capture- The U.S. Marshals Pacific SouthwestRegional Fugitive Task Force arrested inLos Angeles Wednesday morning asuspected drug kingpin wanted on a 2005open indictment from the New MexicoU.S. District Court for conspiracy todistribute controlled substances,continuing criminal enterprise and

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conspiracy to launder money. KeithHasson, who was added June 6 to the “15Most Wanted” fugitive list, was arrestedwithout incident.