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Attorney General urges NC servicemembers defrauded by jewelry company to file claims
The Attorney General of North Carolina, Josh Stein, has called on servicemembers who were defrauded by Harris Jewelry to submit their claims before the deadline on December 21, 2024.
Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards Winners
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards.
Former Scioto County Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Relationship with Student
A former teacher in the Bloom-Vernon Local School District was sentenced to prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Attorney General supports affordable housing project against City of Goleta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court supporting a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta.
Louisville man receives over 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US
Juan Jose-Ambrosio, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Onondaga County, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States.
Former officer indicted for involvement in drug trafficking within correctional facilities
On December 18, Vernell Syrethia Lawson, a former Miami-Dade Correctional Officer, and Gabrielle Nicole Bess-Mills appeared in court following an indictment linked to a criminal enterprise led by Terrance Carter.
Attorney General secures $4.4M from firm aiding illegal retention of NY gift card funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Card Compliant LLC, securing nearly $4.4 million from the company for its role in helping H&M retain millions of dollars in unused gift card funds.
Attorney General Nessel announces reduction of NSP's electric rate hike
Yesterday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a settlement in Northern States Power Company's (NSP) electric rate case request.
Michigan AG reissues consumer alert on sudden business closures
As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert titled "Business Sudden Closure - Protect Yourself."
Lodge Grass man sentenced for child abuse on Crow Indian Reservation
A Lodge Grass man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child on the Crow Indian Reservation.
Federal charges filed against Arizona man for alleged sexual abuse
A Whiteriver man has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.
US announces charges against Iranian officer over American's murder
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Edward Y. Kim, along with other top U.S. officials, announced murder and terrorism charges against Mohammad Reza Nouri, an officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...
Albuquerque man pleads guilty in child exploitation case
An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.
Vermont officers cleared in non-fatal shooting of armed suspect
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has concluded its review of an officer-involved shooting that took place on July 14, 2024, in Burke, Vermont.
Michael J. Mullen remembered for contributions to law and public service
Michael John Mullen, born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away in 2024.
Myrtle Beach man sentenced for solicitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Thomas Jarrod Hood has been sentenced to prison for Criminal Solicitation of a Minor.
Canadian sentenced to life for producing child sexual abuse material
U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Paul Creighton, a 67-year-old Canadian national from Ontario, to life in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and enticing a minor.
Clayville man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession
Leshawn Thomas, a 33-year-old resident of Clayville, New York, has admitted to charges related to drug and firearm offenses.