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Buckeye Institute challenges New Jersey's subpoena on First Amendment grounds

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On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to quash a subpoena issued by the New Jersey attorney general against First Choice Women’s Resource Centers.

Kentucky man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

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A man from Crofton, Kentucky, has been sentenced to six years and five months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.

Georgia inmate sentenced to nearly two decades for child exploitation crimes

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A federal district judge in Fort Pierce has sentenced Robert Francis Gilbert, a Georgia inmate, to an additional 19.5 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes.

Attorney General James secures $16.75 million from DoorDash over tip dispute

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $16.75 million settlement with DoorDash, resolving claims that the delivery platform misled consumers and delivery workers by using tips intended for workers to subsidize their guaranteed pay.

Old Dutch Mustard owner pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violations

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A New York man and the Old Dutch Mustard Co. have admitted guilt in federal court for discharging acidic water into the Souhegan River, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson...

Arkansas woman and California man sentenced for drug trafficking

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A woman from Van Buren, Arkansas, and a man from Los Angeles, California, have been sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for their involvement in drug trafficking activities.

Three plead guilty in Newark Airport bribery case

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Three individuals have admitted guilt in a bribery and fraud case linked to operations at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Extradition highlights joint effort against international human smuggling

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The extradition of Raul Saucedo-Huipio, an alleged alien smuggler, from Mexico to the United States has been announced following extensive coordination between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities.

Helena man pleads guilty to firearm possession at elementary school

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A man from Helena has admitted to unlawfully possessing a firearm on the campus of Jim Darcy Elementary School.

Report finds no criminal charges in Woody Smith's death after police encounter

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Woody Smith, who died following an encounter with Troy Police Department officers on October 13, 2023.

Vermont's attorney general launches essay challenge for young students

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Attorney General Charity Clark has announced the launch of the fifth annual Earth Day Essay Challenge, inviting Vermont's fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to express their thoughts on environmental issues.

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to bank fraud and identity theft

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A Massachusetts resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland, Maine, to charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Muskogee residents plead guilty to federal drug distribution charges

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Muskogee residents Christian Deion Larance Smith, 27, and Kaleel Montrel Smith, 26, have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.

Former teacher sentenced to over 19 years for child pornography offenses

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A former middle school teacher from Louisville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for child pornography offenses.

Hard money lender pleads guilty over fraudulent $20M loan scheme

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Andrew Adler, a 31-year-old resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Sumter man sentenced to federal prison for $2.8M wire fraud scheme

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Daniel Criswell Lee, a 55-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme.

Shiprock man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

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A man from Shiprock has admitted guilt in a federal case involving the use of social media and text messages to entice a minor into illegal sexual activity.

Fresno man sentenced to three years for vehicle pipe-bombings

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Paul New, a 57-year-old resident of Fresno, California, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Connecticut counselor sentenced for defrauding Medicaid over four years

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Rachel Collins, a 44-year-old professional counselor from Hamden, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for defrauding Medicaid of over $1.6 million.

America First Legal requests investigation into DEI policies of federal contractors

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America First Legal (AFL) has called on the U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to investigate certain federal contractors for potentially unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.