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Connecticut man charged with fentanyl distribution under federal indictment
A man from Hartford, Connecticut, Christopher Stephens, 38, has been charged with violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
Lexington County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Jake Brady Ergle, a 38-year-old resident of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.
Fargo's Clerk of Court Office seeks deputy clerk; details on qualifications provided
The Clerk of Court Office in Fargo, North Dakota, has announced a vacancy for the position of Deputy Clerk of District Court.
Former teacher sentenced to federal prison for child sexual abuse
U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar has sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann, a former teacher from Baltimore, Maryland, to 35 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council plans virtual meeting on January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council is scheduled to convene on January 27, 2025.
Vermont joins legal challenge against Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
Vermont, along with 19 other states and jurisdictions, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Attorney General Frey leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump's birthright citizenship order
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, along with 18 other states, has initiated legal action against President Donald Trump's executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the United States.
New York man sentenced for distributing fatal doses of fentanyl
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Eric Francis Butler, a 49-year-old resident of Nassau County, New York.
Ecuadorian doctor sentenced for distributing misbranded drugs in U.S
Mauricio Sarmiento, a 35-year-old Ecuadorian physician, was sentenced to one year of non-reporting probation, a $500 fine, and a $100 special assessment by United States District Court Judge John M. Gallagher for introducing misbranded drugs into...
Inmate sentenced for possessing weapon at FCI McDowell
Demoreal Killebrew, 26, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell, has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison.
State regulators impose $80M penalty on Block for BSA/AML violations
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a collective enforcement action involving 47 state financial regulatory agencies against Block, Inc., formerly known as Square, Inc. The action addresses violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and...
Orleans Parish resident sentenced for firearm possession during bar altercation
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Travis Jordan, a 39-year-old resident of Orleans Parish, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
St. Tammany man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Ricardo Jordan, a 21-year-old resident of St. Tammany Parish, pleaded guilty to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
El Salvador citizen sentenced for gang-related murder in Maryland
Cesar De La O Rodriguez, a 21-year-old citizen of El Salvador and member of the 18th Street gang, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his involvement in the killing of a suspected rival gang member.
Montgomery man sentenced to life without parole for courthouse shooting
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the sentencing of Josephus Boone, a 32-year-old resident of Montgomery County, to life imprisonment without parole.
Ellison leads coalition challenging Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside attorneys general from 20 states and the City of San Francisco, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship.
Pittsburgh man sentenced to over 12 years for cocaine trafficking
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and violating supervised release terms.
Chinese national sentenced for fraud and drug-related charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Shi Gang Zheng, a 55-year-old Chinese national residing in New Orleans, was sentenced on January 16, 2025, by United States District Judge Barry W. Ashe.
Huntington man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charges
Tairon Jordan Bradley, a 25-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Attorney General Mayes Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Internet and Phone Access in Rural Arizona
As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews an important case that could determine the fate of internet and phone service for millions of people living in rural areas in Arizona and across the country, Attorney General Mayes is leading a bipartisan effort urging the court to keep in place a fund that supports those services.