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Louisiana man sentenced for traveling to New Jersey for illicit conduct with minor
A Louisiana man, Spencer W. Caudle, was sentenced to 97 months in prison for traveling to New Jersey to engage in sexual conduct with a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
York County physician charged with exploiting patients for sexual acts in exchange for medication
HARRISBURG — A York County doctor has been charged by Attorney General Dave Sunday for allegedly coercing methadone patients into sexual acts in exchange for medication prescriptions.
Ukrainian men charged with illegal entry into the United States
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that Mykhailo Ivanchyn, 21, and Ihor Zelskyi, 27, both from Ukraine, have been charged with illegal entry into the United States.
Dominican national sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Boston court
A Dominican national residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to three years in prison for charges related to fentanyl trafficking.
Idaho Falls resident receives 135-month sentence for fentanyl distribution
Andrew Clifford Meyer of Idaho Falls has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott has confirmed.
Federal grand jury indicts three for fentanyl trafficking in Naugatuck Valley
Three individuals have been charged with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley.
Kanawha County man sentenced for firearm possession and supervised release violation
Eddie Wayne Chapman Jr., a 39-year-old resident of St. Albans, has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison, with an additional three years of supervised release.
Nick Brod named new North Carolina Solicitor General
Today, in Raleigh, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the appointment of Deputy Solicitor General Nick Brod as North Carolina’s Solicitor General, effective May 1.
Two roofing company owners charged with tax evasion in U.S. federal court
Two roofing company owners from New Jersey and New York are facing charges of tax evasion, according to a statement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Discord user faces charges in alleged scheme involving child exploitation
Jay Clayton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the FBI, have announced charges against Lonnie Youmans for sexual exploitation of...
Virginia school official pleads guilty in $3M scheme involving veterans' programs
A Virginia career services manager has entered a guilty plea in connection to a scheme intended to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of nearly $3 million.
Woman pleads guilty to smuggling contraband into federal prison
A Beeville woman, Ashley Priscilla Garza, age 33, has pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into a federal prison.
South Carolina resident sentenced for $1.4 million embezzlement and identity theft
A South Carolina resident has been sentenced for her role in a significant embezzlement and identity theft scheme.
Mexican national sentenced for attempting to traffic heroin and methamphetamine into Utah
On April 30, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gabriel Alexis Perez-Espinoza, a 29-year-old Mexican national and convicted felon, was sentenced to 70 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Maine Judicial Branch launches York Judicial Center volunteer pilot in Biddeford
The Maine Judicial Branch is seeking volunteers for a new pilot program at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford.
Virginia receives $116 million from tobacco settlement
Virginia has received a substantial payment of $116.2 million from major tobacco companies under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced.
Mesa man indicted for setting fire to Tesla dealership property in Mesa, Arizona
On April 30, 2025, a federal grand jury in Phoenix indicted Ian William Moses, a 35-year-old resident of Mesa, Arizona, on charges of maliciously damaging property and vehicles in interstate commerce by fire.
Mexican man charged for smuggling protected parakeets into the US
Naim Lajud Libien was apprehended and charged with attempting to smuggle a dozen protected Orange Fronted Parakeets into the United States.
Nessel and state attorneys general oppose Trump's actions against law firms
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other attorneys general have signed an open letter addressed to the legal community.
Two Central Americans sentenced for meth distribution in Texas
Two individuals from Central America have been sentenced for their involvement in drug trafficking activities, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.