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States file lawsuit against Trump Administration over AmeriCorps workforce reduction
Attorney General Neronha has joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's decision to dismantle AmeriCorps.
Washington joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over AmeriCorps termination
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a lawsuit with other states challenging an executive order from the Trump Administration that terminated AmeriCorps grants and reduced the agency's workforce by 85%.
Three Rhode Island men charged in catalytic converter theft operation
Three men from Rhode Island have been charged in federal court for allegedly conspiring to steal and sell catalytic converters valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
McAlester resident sentenced to over a decade in prison for maiming
Cody Ray McFadden, a 36-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, received a sentence of 132 months in prison for maiming in Indian Country.
Las Vegas man sentenced for COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme
A Las Vegas resident, Lavell Deshon Roberts, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in a scheme to defraud the government of nearly $240,000 in unemployment insurance benefits...
Billings man arraigned for alleged child pornography distribution
A Billings man, Kole David Kuntz, aged 41, appeared for arraignment on charges related to the distribution of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
North Providence man pleads guilty in complex bank fraud conspiracy
A North Providence resident, Jamal Mansaray, 35, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court today to bank fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and firearm possession.
New York man gets 70-month prison sentence for drug trafficking role
Jose Rivera, a 37-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Attorney General Clark joins effort to preserve EPA's scientific integrity amid legislative threat
Attorney General Charity Clark has allied with a group of 14 attorneys general to present a letter to Congress.
Heath Lloyd Taylor receives life sentence for leading drug trafficking organization
Heath Lloyd Taylor of LeFlore County, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in drug conspiracy activities, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Attorney General Uthmeier establishes new office to protect parental rights in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier is moving forward with the launch of the Office of Parental Rights (OPR) in Florida.
Puerto Rico gang members indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 25 members of a violent gang based in Mayagüez on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Mexican man sentenced for illegal reentry: fifth conviction prompts detention
A Mexican national has been sentenced in a federal court to 60 days imprisonment for the illegal reentry of a removed alien.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for escape from reentry center
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to three months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for escaping from custody.
AG Nessel Argues for Deep Cuts to Consumers Energy’s $248 Million Rate Hike Request
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) arguing that Consumers Energy Company’s requested $248 million rate hike for natural gas customers should be reduced by nearly 70%.
AG Campbell Launches Justice Review Unit to Lead Office’s Conviction Integrity, Innocence and Wrongful Conviction Work
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the launch of her office’s new Justice Review Unit (JRU), formerly known as the Conviction Integrity Unit, which will be directed by Appellate Attorney Donna Patalano.
Omnicare and CVS Health found liable for healthcare fraud
The legal battle involving Omnicare, a prominent long-term care pharmacy, has concluded with a notable verdict.
Former Ypsilanti steelworkers union president sentenced for union fund embezzlement
Dilanjan Miller, former president of the Ypsilanti Steelworkers Union, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after admitting to bank fraud.
Former Army soldier convicted of child sexual abuse and exploitation
A jury has convicted Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former soldier stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, of crimes related to the abuse of two children.
Visit highlights law enforcement collaboration in Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States Attorney David Metcalf welcomed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA).