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Tennessee man sentenced for drone marijuana delivery to federal prison
A Tennessee resident has been sentenced to two months in prison for using a drone to deliver marijuana to an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex in Yazoo City.
Attorney General Moody backs Trump’s plan for stricter border control
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has expressed her support for President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, which aim to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former banking executive admits to embezzling over $4M and falsifying tax return
William Shane Garrow, a former banking executive from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to charges of bank fraud and filing a false federal income tax return.
North Charleston man faces charges for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Dwayne Jabaree Sumter, a 31-year-old resident of North Charleston, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Dulce man charged with assault after hospitalization of victim
A Dulce resident is facing federal charges following an alleged assault incident that left the victim with serious injuries.
Attorney General James targets Medicaid fraud in medical transport industry
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken decisive steps to combat Medicaid fraud in the medical transportation sector.
Chesapeake hospital faces federal charges over alleged healthcare fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) on charges of healthcare fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Eastern Washington prosecutes key COVID financial fraud cases
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington has spotlighted several significant prosecutions related to pandemic relief fraud during 2024.
Tampa man sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Benjamin Cedric Graddy, a 41-year-old resident of Tampa, to 14 years in federal prison.
Polsinelli Attorney Named a 2024 Atlas Award Winner by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Associate Brittany S. Macon has been named a 2024 Atlas Award Winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) upon successful completion of her 2024 LCLD Pathfinder Program.
Ohio enacts new law targeting rise in organized retail theft
Legislation designed to combat organized retail theft has been signed into law in Ohio.
Sumter man receives federal sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy
Denetrick Devontae Holland, a 24-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison.
Justice Department sues Hazleton over election method affecting Hispanic voters
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, challenging its at-large electoral system for city council elections.
Lexington man receives five-year federal sentence for drug and gun offenses
R'Mani Jy'Mere Holloway, a 26-year-old resident of Gaston, South Carolina, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Ken Paxton appeals ruling dismissing lawsuit against Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine claims
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice of appeal to pursue his lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc., following the dismissal of the case by a district court.
Who's Who and What's Ahead on January 9, 2025
Senior Policy Advisor Dennis Potter will be speaking on a panel at a virtual workshop hosted by the Public Affairs Council introducing the large class of freshmen members of Congress, their committee aspirations and policy focuses.
Troutman Pepper Locke Officially Launches
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, a law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys across 33 offices in the United States and Europe.
FBI task force expands to tackle crime on Choctaw Indian Reservation
Law enforcement officers have joined the FBI's Mississippi Safe Trails Task Force (STTF) to address crime on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
Charleston man sentenced to nearly six years for federal gun crime
Thomas McNeil Hedrick II, a 36-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison.
Zephyrhills man indicted for multiple armed robberies across Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Peter Latimore, Jr., a 43-year-old resident of Zephyrhills.