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Providence Police officer indicted for obstruction of justice
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Providence Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that a Providence Police officer has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of obstruction of justice.
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General opens 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference
Today, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered opening remarks at the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Ohio Supreme Court denies Roger Reynolds' bid for reinstatement as Butler County Auditor
The Supreme Court of Ohio has decided not to halt the upcoming general election for Butler County auditor, nor will it reinstate former auditor Roger Reynolds to his position. This decision comes after a 6-1 ruling rejecting Reynolds' request to serve the remainder of his term, which runs through March 2027.
Fairfield County man sentenced to prison for April 2023 murder
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for a murder committed in April 2023. The announcement was made by Attorney General Dave Yost.
Minnesota AG sues real estate firm for deceptive practices
Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against MV Realty PBC, LLC, its Minnesota branch MV Realty of Minnesota, LLC, and their officer Amanda Zachman. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated Minnesota consumer protection laws by selling contracts with oppressive terms to homeowners while concealing these terms in verbal sales pitches. These contracts were named "Homeowner Benefit Agreements" (HBAs).
Head of Luzerne County drug trafficking organization convicted
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a jury has convicted the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization of several felonies. After a week-long trial, Stanley Sabatel was found guilty of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
Alabama court upholds capital murder for hire conviction
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of capital murder for hire in Mobile County.
Attorney General’s Office opens investigation into civilian death involving Nassau County Police
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of Jeremy Bennett. Mr. Bennett died on September 21, 2024, following an encounter with officers from the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Massapequa on September 20, 2024.
Judge Curt Rose reflects on swearing-in ceremony attended by 94-year-old grandmother
Judge Curt Rose recently won a special election to fill the seat of second judicial district circuit court judge. He was sworn into office by Judge James Goodwin on August 29. Family in attendance included Judge Rose’s wife, children, and grandmother.
Attorney General Garland discusses safety initiatives at Mississippi U.S. Attorney's Office
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi, expressing gratitude and recognition for their efforts in law enforcement.
29-state coalition challenges Maryland gun ban at Supreme Court
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with representatives from 28 other states, has submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States. The coalition is requesting a writ of certiorari for the case of Snope v. Brown, in which the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on numerous firearm styles, including the AR-15.
8th Circuit issues mixed ruling in Eric Poemoceah v. Morton County
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has rendered a decision in the case of Eric Poemoceah v. Morton County on September 25. The court's ruling affirmed some parts, reversed others, and remanded the case for further proceedings regarding Poemoceah's Fourth Amendment claim against defendant Benjamin Swenson.
Nursing home manager charged with embezzling resident funds
Alex Ambrose, 27, of Southfield, was arraigned today in the 37th District Court in Warren for allegedly embezzling over $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults between September 2023 and January 2024. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges against the former manager of Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Warren.
Buckeye Institute appeals decision in class action against City of Cleveland
The Buckeye Institute has filed an appeal brief in the case of Wos v. Cleveland, urging Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals to hold the city accountable for not adhering to its ordinance requiring interest payments on delayed municipal income tax refunds. The appeal follows a trial court's dismissal of the case.
Nebraska County Court Judge Darryl R. Lowe announces resignation effective October
Nebraska County Court Judge Darryl R. Lowe of the 4th Judicial District has announced his resignation, effective October 11, 2024. Appointed to the bench in 1998, Lowe has also held several volunteer positions within the Nebraska County Judges Association.
Oklahoma Attorney General launches campaign targeting state's most wanted fugitives
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has initiated a new campaign to apprehend some of Oklahoma's most wanted fugitives. The effort, launched today in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service and various federal, tribal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies, aims to identify and capture individuals posing significant threats to public safety.
Raoul issues guide against AI-generated election misinformation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has released a 2024 Voter Misinformation Guide to assist Illinois voters in identifying and reporting election misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This content, which can include misleading videos, images, or audio impersonating people or candidates, aims to confuse or dissuade voters.
ECJD judge discusses new veteran's treatment court proposal
East Central District Court Judge Connie Cleveland, along with Ken Schumacher from the Unit 2 Administration office, recently appeared on an episode of the Jay Thomas show. Also present was Dan Bertsch, an attorney with the Fargo Public Defender’s Office. They discussed the proposed Veteran's Treatment Court in the East Central Judicial District (ECJD).
Coalition supports ATF's new rule requiring licenses for private gun sellers
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell have co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) rule aimed at preventing illegal gun trafficking. The rule requires private gun sellers to obtain a license and conduct background checks on potential buyers. This coalition filed an amicus brief in Texas v. ATF, arguing that the rule is essential for public safety and preventing dangerous individuals from obtaining guns illegally.
68M fund completes restoration projects in Brooklyn's Greenpoint
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the completion of the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF). The program, which invested over $68.6 million in environmental initiatives for Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was established with funds from New York state’s 2010 settlement with ExxonMobil. This settlement addressed the company's responsibility for a massive oil spill that contaminated land and groundwater in Greenpoint.