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Drug trafficking ring sentenced for operations across Southeastern Pennsylvania
Four members of a drug trafficking organization have been sentenced to prison for their roles in mailing and distributing methamphetamine and cocaine throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Bradenton felon receives over eight-year sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Star Stewart, a 39-year-old resident of Bradenton, to eight years and nine months in federal prison.
Union City man sentenced up to 20 years for embezzling family trust funds
David White, a 68-year-old resident of Union City, was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison by Judge Martha Anderson in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County.
Attorneys general seek court intervention over Trump's proposed NIH funding cuts
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 15 other attorneys general, has issued a joint statement ahead of a court hearing in the case Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Miami man convicted on firearms charges linked to shootings
After a three-day trial, Nathaniel Martin, 45, was found guilty by a Miami federal jury for possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Court blocks Musk's access to Americans' private data amid ongoing lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a federal court has granted her motion for a preliminary injunction against Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
Wenatchee man sentenced to 15 years for receipt of child sexual abuse material
Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian sentenced Justin Boyd Renteria, 34, from Wenatchee, Washington, to 15 years in federal prison for receiving...
Florida men face federal charges for drugs and firearms
Two men from Perry, Florida, Tavariss Davis and Tobey Fitchett, have been indicted on federal drug and gun charges.
New Haven men convicted for large-scale counterfeit pill trafficking
Three men from New Haven have been found guilty of charges related to the production and trafficking of counterfeit pills.
Serial bank robber receives over ten-year sentence for multiple offenses
A serial bank robber has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after robbing three banks while on supervised release for a previous conviction.
Federal judge extends block on Trump administration's planned funding cuts
Attorney General Josh Kaul has responded to a decision by Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to extend a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).
Court blocks DOGE team from accessing sensitive data
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, which halts the Trump administration and DOGE's access to private information.
Orleans Parish resident pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearms charges
David Kellup Jr., a resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to controlled substances and firearms violations.
South Dakota Supreme Court approves new path for law licensure
The South Dakota Supreme Court has adopted new rules for a pilot program that offers a public service pathway to bar admission.
Attorneys general seek extension on order blocking NIH funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has aligned with a group of 16 attorneys general to release a joint statement in anticipation of a court hearing regarding the case Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health.
Washington man sentenced to over eight years for robbery and assault
Donnell Godfrey, a 19-year-old from Washington, D.C., received a prison sentence totaling 104 months.
Canadian gang members sentenced for cross-border drug trafficking
Michael Habib, a member of the Canadian criminal organization Wolfpack Alliance, has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for narcotics trafficking.
Attorneys general support PFLAG in lawsuit against Trump Administration
Attorney General Charity Clark has aligned with 18 state attorneys general to support Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
Florida man sentenced to 35 years for child pornography offenses
Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced that Frankie Pineiro Jr. has been sentenced to 35 years in prison following his conviction on multiple child pornography charges.
Caregiver arrested for exploiting vulnerable adult in South Carolina
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Tierra Chawntell Moody, a caregiver from Moncks Corner, on charges related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult.