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Monday, February 18, 2013  A San Benito dad accused of giving his 9-month-old son a potentially lethal over-the-counter medicine has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a gun-buying scheme.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A father accused of giving his 9-month-old son a potentially lethal over-the-counter medicine is also facing federal charges in a gun-buying scheme.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A former federal agent found himself on the other side of law after being accused of falsifying records in an investigation against a customs officer.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Sheriff Omar Lucio said that Cameron County played a part in the Hidalgo County federal investigation.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A young man from Harlingen remains behind bars after a federal grand jury indicted him on child pornography charges.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A Cameron County man is behind bars after being arrested as part of a federal child pornography investigation.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A state judge has dismissed a citizen's attempt to remove a South Texas district attorney under federal indictment for corruption charges, but suggested the prosecutor should step down temporarily.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos was a "no show" at a hearing for a petition to remove him from office.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  A federal judge has postponed the trial date for indicted Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos until August.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos has asked a federal judge to postpone a racketeering trial scheduled for late June.

Monday, May 14, 2012  A group of voters is standing by indicted Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos, who they say is, "Innocent, until proven guilty."

Monday, May 14, 2012  Embattled Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos is headed back to the courtroom on Friday.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A congressional candidate has filed a petition to remove his rival Armando Villalobos as Cameron County District Attorney.

Monday, May 07, 2012  A federal grand jury has indicted Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos as part of the Abel Limas cash for court favors scandal.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos is holding a press conference to address longstanding rumors that he is under investigation by federal authorities.