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Alabama sues TikTok over claims of exploiting youth and misleading safety assurances
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated legal action against TikTok Inc. and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., filing a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Attorney General Neronha criticizes Governor McKee's health care announcement
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has strongly criticized Governor McKee's recent health care announcement, describing it as a "slapdash response to political and public pressure."
Four charged with $53 million check fraud; Delahoz and Dorsey remain at large
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Edward Gallashaw, the Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), has announced charges...
York County men sentenced to 30 years in fentanyl case
Timario Gayton and Quonzy Hope, residents of Rock Hill, South Carolina, have been sentenced to 15 years each in federal prison.
Porcupine man sentenced to 12 years for fatal shooting of pregnant girlfriend
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that McKenzie Big Crow of Porcupine, South Dakota, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.
U.S. Attorney's Office forms task force to ensure election integrity in New Jersey
Newark, N.J. - A new federal task force has been established to protect election integrity in the District of New Jersey. U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced the creation of the Election Integrity Task Force, which...
Connecticut siblings charged with $1.2 million unclaimed property fraud
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Henry J. White, Jr., aged 75, and Patricia A. White, aged 69.
Attorney General Bonta calls out law firms yielding to Trump's executive orders
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 20 state attorneys general, publicly supported law firms opposing President Trump's executive orders targeting legal advocacy against his administration.
Tennessee Supreme Court requires man to pay ex-wife's legal fees in alimony case
The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed a decision that orders John Colley, a Middle Tennessee attorney, to pay attorney fees incurred by his ex-wife, Vanessa Turner, during a legal dispute.
Adair County resident pleads guilty to federal firearm offense
Muskogee, Oklahoma – The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma reported that Jimmy Darrell Porter Jr., 40, of Westville, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm crime.
Federal charges filed against 14 accused of drug trafficking in Alabama
An indictment was unsealed today, charging 14 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Jefferson County.
Lawsuit challenges Trump Administration’s decision to reduce AmeriCorps workforce
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Delaware will co-lead a coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia in a legal challenge against the Trump Administration’s decision to dismantle AmeriCorps.
Tonawanda man sentenced to 25 years for child pornography production
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Michael E. Swain, a resident of Tonawanda, NY, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in producing child pornography.
New Paltz man charged in alleged online sexual exploitation of Maryland minor
Max Fishkind, a 24-year-old resident of New Paltz, New York, faces charges related to the online sexual exploitation of a minor.
Buffalo man sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking minors
Steven Gonzalez, also known as Steven Hernandez, Steve, Stevie, and Unc, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking by coercion.
Buckeye Institute supports House Bill 15 for reliable energy in Ohio
On April 29, 2025, The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony to the Ohio Senate Energy Committee in Columbus, advocating for the policies of Ohio House Bill 15.
Upshur County man faces firearm charge after shooting incident
John Felix Cathell III, a 55-year-old resident of French Creek, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm, as announced in Elkins, West Virginia.
Ken Paxton praises Donald Trump’s leadership in first 100 days
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently commented on the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's administration.
Billings man sentenced to nearly 5 years for methamphetamine distribution
A Billings man, Ryder Lyle Allard, has received a 57-month prison sentence followed by four years of supervised release.
Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court to hold graduation ceremony on May 13
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court will celebrate its graduation on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Nemaha County District Courtroom in Auburn, NE.