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Dominican man sentenced for deadly human smuggling conspiracy involving child's death
A Dominican national has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that led to the death of a child.
Veterans court graduates celebrated in upcoming ceremony
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court is set to host a graduation ceremony for participants of the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
Portrait ceremony honors former governor's legacy
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum will participate in a portrait donation ceremony alongside the Judges of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal and Judicial Administrator/Clerk of Court Robin Jones.
Las Vegas CEO pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar investment fraud
A Nevada man, Mykalai Kontilai, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme.
Pet sale ban takes effect in New York state this December
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to licensed pet dealers that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail stores will be prohibited starting December 15.
Tyler County man receives 30-year sentence for child sexual assault
Michael Clint Wallace, Jr. of Warren, Texas, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Court allows redistribution of $407K from city after tax overpayment
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that Franklin County can redistribute over $407,000 collected from the city of Obetz due to property tax overpayments.
Texas attorney general announces settlement with TPC over plant explosion
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a settlement with TPC Group Inc. and TPC Group, LLC, following lawsuits related to a chemical plant explosion in Port Neches in November 2019.
Minnesota jury convicts two men in fatal human smuggling case
A federal jury in Minnesota has found two men guilty for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four Indian nationals.
Idaho defends abortion law in court amid expert testimony
The trial concerning Idaho's abortion law, Adkins v. State of Idaho, has concluded in the Idaho District Court.
Texas Supreme Court supports Paxton, ending litigation with former employees
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Attorney General Ken Paxton, allowing the end of a prolonged legal battle with former employees.
AG’s Office Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from Investigation into August 12, 2024 Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Newark, N.J.
The Attorney General’s Office released footage from police body-worn cameras relating to the non-fatal shooting of an adult male on August 12, 2024, during an encounter with Newark Police Officer Alexander Ferreira and his partner.
Indian man charged with illegal aviation component exports
On November 20, in the District of Oregon, Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, was indicted for conspiring to export controlled aviation components with both civilian and military applications to Russia.
Three men arrested in Pocatello for alleged online child enticement
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of three men in Pocatello, Idaho, as part of an undercover operation targeting child enticement.
Union City man convicted on multiple felony charges including embezzlement
Yesterday, David White, a 67-year-old resident of Union City, was convicted by an Oakland County jury on multiple felony charges.
Houston pharmacy owner convicted in $160M healthcare fraud
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has successfully secured a conviction against Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston resident, for his involvement in a significant healthcare fraud scheme.
Co-founders charged with fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief funds
An indictment has been unsealed in the Northern District of Texas, charging Nathan Reis and Stephanie Hockridge, co-founders of Blueacorn, with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Josh Stein proposes remedies to end Google's search engine monopoly
Attorney General Josh Stein, along with other state attorneys general and the Justice Department, has proposed measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Justice Department launches assessment of Marysville Police under collaborative reform initiative
The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment for the Marysville, Kansas Police Department.
Attorney General Neronha plans appeal after ruling in Pioneer Investments case
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced plans to appeal a Superior Court ruling in the case against Pioneer Investments, LLC.