Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, continues vigorous prosecution of firearms-related offenses sentencing 17 defendants to over 261 years in federal prison

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The Eastern District of Texas is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs is joining the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys in this observance. The theme for this year's observance is 'Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities'.

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Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, continues vigorous prosecution of firearms-related offenses sentencing 17 defendants to over 261 years in federal prison

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The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's office, led by Jay R. Combs, observed National Crime Victims' Rights Week by continuing to prosecute firearms-related offenses. As part of this effort, 17 defendants were sentenced to over 261 years in federal prison. This prosecution demonstrates the office's commitment to protecting communities and serving victims of crime.

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• • National Crime Victims' Rights Week
• • Eastern District of Texas
• • U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs

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Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs joins the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “ Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities .”

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Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, continues vigorous prosecution of firearms-related offenses sentencing 17 defendants to over 261 years in federal prison

The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's office, led by Jay R. Combs, observed National Crime Victims' Rights Week by continuing to prosecute firearms-related offenses. As part of this effort, 17 defendants were sentenced to over 261 years in federal prison. This prosecution demonstrates the office's commitment to protecting communities and serving victims of crime.

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Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, continues vigorous prosecution of firearms-related offenses sentencing 17 defendants to over 261 years in federal prison

Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs joins the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) …

Apr 23, 2026