Peter Neronha

US Attorney Neronha says prosecutions alone can't solve gun-related violence in RI

Ian Donnis — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000

US Attorney Peter Neronha is Rhode Island's top federal prosecutor. His office prosecutes about 40 or so gun-related cases each year, some of them with far stiffer sentences than state prosecutions. But Neronha says prosecutions are just one part of what it will take to reduce gun-related crime. He also questions the view among some in law enforcement that federal sentencing has a stronger deterrent effect in gun cases.

Neronha calls Moreau a reminder of warped political ethics in Rhode Island

Ian Donnis — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:36:48 +0000

US Attorney Peter Neronha says the sentencing this week of former Central Falls mayor Charles Moreau is a stark reminder of a blinkered view of public service held by a string of corrupt Rhode Island politicians.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Jason Pleau case

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:37:43 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) The U-S Supreme Court has decided not to hear the case of accused killer Jason Pleau. This means the case against Pleau can move forward in a federal court.

Reacting to today’s decision by the Supreme Court, United States Attorney Peter Neronha says in a prepared statement “I am obviously pleased with the decision of the United States Supreme Court.” Neronha goes on to state this means Rhode Island must surrender Pleau to stand trial in federal court.