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Kansas City Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

Friday, February 27, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for possession of child pornography, also referred to as Child Sexual Abuse Material or CSAM.

Andrew Charles Doyal, 52, was sentenced yesterday by Chief United States District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 180 months in federal prison without parole. Following his release, he will be placed on supervised release for life.

On Oct. 27, 2025, Doyal pleaded guilty to possessing CSAM. According to court documents, Doyal possessed thousands of CSAM files on multiple electronic devices, including files that depicted children as young as infants and toddlers. At the time, Doyal was required to register as a sex offender due to a prior conviction.

Doyal will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison and will be subject to federal and state sex offender registration requirements, which may apply throughout his life.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maureen A. Brackett. It was investigated by the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Project Safe Childhood

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. For more information about Internet safety education, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc and click on the tab "resources."

U.S. Coast Guard Announces New Training Center in Alabama

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

U.S. Coast Guard Announces New Training Center in Alabama The next generation of Coast Guard heroes deserve training centers and support facilities worthy of their mission WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Coast Guard announced that its newest training center that will be opening in the state of Alabama. The Coast Guard announced the selection of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) in Birmingham, Alabama as the location of its newest training center. “Today's announcement is further proof that this is the most exciting time to join the Coast Guard in 235 years,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “Thanks to President Trump's visionary leadership and historic investment in the Coast Guard, the Service is shattering records across the board—including in recruitment. Last year’s recruitment exceeded 110% of active-duty enlisted goals, and the Coast Guard is on track to add 15,000 new members by 2028. This next generation of heroes deserves training centers and support facilities worthy of their mission, and that is exactly what they are going to have in Alabama.” “We must invest in our most valuable treasure—our people—to meet the increasingly complex maritime security challenges facing the Nation,” said Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Commandant of the Coast Guard. “The acquisition of the historic Birmingham-Southern College as our new training center is a critical step in our Force Design 2028 strategy, providing the right facilities necessary to grow our service and ensure the Coast Guard stands always ready.” In November, the Coast Guard issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential locations for the new center based on a list of requirements, including lodging for 1,200 recruits, a medical facility to support 1,000 personnel, a land area of 150-250 acres, and 14 classrooms sized to accommodate 30-60 students, among other criteria. Birmingham-Southern best satisfied Coast Guard training mission requirements, offering turn-key ready facilities critical to supporting immediate commencement of training missions, while meeting all the service’s eligibility criteria with nominal investment compared to new construction. “I'm thrilled that President Trump and Secretary Noem have selected Birmingham Southern as the new land-based training facility for the United States Coast Guard. This move will save the American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Senator Tommy Tuberville. “Alabama and the Coast Guard are a natural partnership. Alabama is already home to every branch of the military and we have the infrastructure, resources, and personnel ready to make sure our United States Coast Guard continues to be elite.” “This is a huge day for Birmingham, our great state, and the U.S. Coast Guard. I have long been dedicated to strengthening Alabama’s military installations and the warfighters they serve,” said Senator Katie Britt. “This exciting announcement further positions Alabama as a national leader in supporting our incredible U.S. Armed Forces and law enforcement personnel. I am deeply proud to have advocated directly to Secretary Noem for a new training center in Birmingham to support our outstanding Coast Guard personnel, especially as the USCG continues to recruit servicemembers to combat 21st century threats. Alabama stands as a proud leader in military excellence, and we’re honored to host this new training center that will help mold the next generation of Coast Guard members. As chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue fighting to give the Coast Guard the resources and tools needed to fulfill its critical mission and keep Americans safe. Thank you to President Trump, Secretary Noem, and Admiral Lunday for making a tremendous decision that will strengthen our homeland security long into the future.” Training missions at Birmingham-Southern are expected to begin later in 2026. This new training center is part of the broader blueprint that is Force Design 2028, which will transform the Coast Guard into a more agile, capable, and responsive fighting force. Force Design 2028 has already been a tremendous success, from record-setting recruitment to a historic 6-to-1 return on investment.

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Cedar County Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Clients

Friday, February 27, 2026

Victims Include Decedent Estates and Those with Special Needs

Springfield, Mo. – A Cedar County, Mo., attorney pleaded guilty to wire fraud yesterday for defrauding his vulnerable clients and using funds meant for their well-being for his own personal benefit.

Peter A. Lee, 50, of Stockton, Mo., devised a scheme to defraud his clients of funds for his own personal gain and then concealed his scheme by making false representations to his clients and financial institutions. Lee also used his clients’ funds to repay victims of his prior thefts.  The clients he defrauded included decedent estates and a special needs trust.  From January 2019 through February 2025, Lee obtained $296,140 in client funds through his fraud scheme.

As a part of Lee’s plea agreement, he agreed to voluntarily surrender his license to practice law.

Under federal statutes, Lee is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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