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Amanda Houle appointed chief of SDNY criminal division
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced Amanda Houle as the new Chief of the Office’s Criminal Division.
Durant man sentenced to 32 years for second-degree murder
Kyle Hunter Laws Duffner, a 27-year-old resident of Durant, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for second-degree murder.
Bethel resident charged with luring a child after police sting operation
Ryan Upham, a 26-year-old resident of Bethel, Vermont, was arraigned on charges of luring a child.
Evansville man sentenced to 12 years for exploiting minors via Instagram
William Virgil Russell, II, a 33-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.
Attorney General Bonta releases fifth edition of disability rights handbook
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the release of the fifth edition of "Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities."
CBP officers charged with allowing entry to undocumented individuals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers Farlis Almonte, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Kairy Stephania Quiñonez have been indicted for allegedly allowing vehicles with undocumented individuals to enter the United States without inspection at the San...
Court orders restoration of over $1 billion in education funds
Attorney General Keith Ellison has secured a court order requiring the Trump administration to restore access to over $1 billion in educational funds.
District man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in October shooting
Andre Clark, a 34-year-old resident of the District, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of Leonard Taylor, Jr. in October 2024.
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments in San Francisco in May
Oral argument sessions by the Supreme Court are scheduled to occur in person in San Francisco.
Court orders restoration of Arizona education funds amid legal challenge
Attorney General Mayes has successfully obtained a court order requiring the Trump administration to reinstate access to crucial Department of Education programs.
Fairport man faces charges for alleged attempts to meet minors for sex
Tony Rodriguez, a 40-year-old resident of Fairport, NY, has been arrested and charged with enticement and possession of child pornography.
Court grants injunction to protect libraries and small businesses
Attorney General Neronha announced that a Rhode Island court has granted a preliminary injunction aimed at halting the dismantling of three federal agencies.
North Carolina honors fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy paid tribute to fallen officers at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in Raleigh.
Court blocks Trump's order to dismantle library and business support agencies
Attorney General Keith Ellison has successfully obtained a court order preventing the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies.
Nigerian man pleads guilty to cyberstalking linked to Pennsylvania man's death
Imoleayo Samuel Aina, a 27-year-old Nigerian national, has pleaded guilty to several charges including cyberstalking and wire fraud.
Trump nominates two Missouri attorneys to U.S. District Court
President Donald J. Trump has nominated two attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General's Office to serve as federal judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Dickinson County man pleads guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault
Yesterday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old from Norway, Michigan, who had recently been residing in California, entered pleas related to multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct.
Trumbull man receives federal prison sentence for firearm possession
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jack Jakups, a 41-year-old resident of Trumbull, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.
Court orders restoration of $1 billion education funds halted by Trump administration
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a court order that mandates the restoration of over $1 billion in federal education funds.
Nessel leads coalition suing Trump Administration over wind energy development freeze
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.