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Houston man guilty of illegal firearm purchase for Mexico
A Houston man has been found guilty by a federal jury for making false statements in the purchase of firearms intended for export to Mexico. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the conviction of 49-year-old John Castellano, who was charged...
Kwame Raoul and coalition file brief to reinstate funding for fair housing efforts
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 20 other state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit.
Postal employee admits to mail destruction charges
A postal employee from Houma, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to the destruction of U.S. mail.
Officials push for quick passage of Administrative Subpoena Bill S.74
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is urging the prompt passage of S.74, a bill designed to expedite investigations into child sexual abuse material.
18th Street gang member sentenced to 45 years for racketeering and murder
Earlier today in Brooklyn, United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall sentenced Yanki Misael Cruz-Mateo, a member of the 18th Street gang, to 45 years in prison.
Minnesota courts introduce eCheck-In for enhanced pre-hearing processes
eCheck-In is now operational across most counties in Minnesota, enabling individuals involved in certain legal cases to check in approximately a week before their hearing.
Cross Lanes woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud
Krista Marie Menchaca, aged 32 and a resident of Cross Lanes, has pleaded guilty to the charge of receiving stolen money.
Houston man indicted for trafficking sea turtle skin boots
A grand jury in Laredo has indicted Alejandro Hernandez, a 31-year-old man from Houston, on charges related to trafficking sea turtle skin boots. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the indictment, which involves allegations of smuggling,...
Amicus brief challenges Trump administration's FHIP grant cancellations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a significant step in challenging the actions of the Trump Administration alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general.
Idaho Attorney General alerts public to deceptive door-to-door sales tactics
Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a cautionary alert to Idaho residents regarding deceptive door-to-door sales activities.
Williamstown woman sentenced for unauthorized therapy practice and Medicaid fraud
Gretchen E. Lewis, a resident of Williamstown, Vermont, has been sentenced in the Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Criminal Division.
Luzerne County man charged with sexual assault of a child over Facebook messages
A Luzerne County man is facing charges related to the sexual assault of a child following an exchange of thousands of Facebook messages.
Boston man sentenced to prison for gang-related racketeering and drug offenses
A Boston man, Jonathan Darosa, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his involvement with the Cameron Street gang, a group known for violent activities in the Dorchester area. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young...
Masonry contractor president pleads guilty in Amtrak bribery conspiracy
Mark Snedden, a 69-year-old resident of Munster, Indiana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false claim.
El Salvadoran national indicted for illegal firearm possession in New Orleans
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez, 27, from El Salvador, was indicted for possessing a firearm while being unlawfully present in the United States.
Attorney General Clark and coalition oppose Trump administration's constitutional challenges
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community addressing concerns over recent actions by President Trump's administration.
Attorney General James calls for reinstatement of fair housing organization funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with 20 other attorneys general, is appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to restore funding for fair housing organizations.
Mason City man pleads guilty to child pornography possession
Cleon Mitchell, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, pled guilty to possession of child pornography in a federal court in Sioux City on April 30, 2025.
Spokane felon sentenced for possessing firearm after high-speed chase with child
Spokane, Washington – Keith Lamarr Williams has been sentenced to 80 months in prison by United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Honduran national faces indictment for illegal reentry in Louisiana
A Honduran national, Bryan Javier Perez-Espinoza, has been indicted for the reentry of a removed alien.