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Judicial Nominating Board to hold meeting at Statehouse and via Zoom
The Judicial Nominating Board is scheduled to hold an organizational meeting on May 5, 2025.
Ricky Howard indicted for firearm possession as part of safety initiative
Ricky Howard, a 32-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Michigan Supreme Court announces remote public hearing on ten agenda items
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to conduct a public administrative hearing on May 21, 2025.
Army soldier charged in DEA operation linked to drug distribution at nightclub
Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, a 28-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier, faces charges of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, as well as conspiracy to distribute cocaine, as announced by the United States Attorney’s...
Afghan citizen charged with visa fraud involving false documents in New York
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Dilbar Gul Dilbar, also known as Dilbar Gul Taj Ali Khan, an Afghan citizen, on charges of visa fraud.
Passaic County man pleads guilty to $3 million embezzlement scheme
A resident of Passaic County, New Jersey, admitted responsibility for embezzling around $3.2 million from a couple in New Jersey, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Michigan's new rules require financial professionals to report elder financial abuse
May 1, 2025 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with the Elder Abuse Task Force, marked the activation of significant amendments to Michigan's Uniform Securities Act.
Louisiana Supreme Court designates May 2025 as Law Month
The Louisiana Supreme Court has declared May 2025 as Law Month, beginning with the observance of Law Day on May 1.
Passaic County man pleads guilty to using explosive on bank ATM
A resident of Passaic County has confessed to using an explosive to damage a Chase Bank ATM in Prospect Park, New Jersey.
Paxton investigates fluoride toothpaste marketing for safety and legal compliance
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated investigations into Colgate-Palmolive Company and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co., which promotes "Crest" branded fluoride toothpaste.
Gang associate found guilty of racketeering and drug trafficking in Brooklyn
In a notable development from the federal court in Brooklyn, Demetrius Johnson has been found guilty by a jury on multiple counts, which include racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and using a firearm in connection with these offenses.
St. Louis man sentenced to life for New Jersey murder-for-hire plot
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp has sentenced Moreion Lindsey, a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri, to life imprisonment for his role in the murder of a New Jersey man, Titus Armstead, in 2022.
D.C. felon sentenced to six years for firearm possession and PCP distribution
Timothy Eugene Taylor, a 36-year-old from Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and intent to distribute PCP. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., alongside Special Agent in Charge...
Darlington County man charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina officials announced the arrest of Leo James Irvine, 27, from Hartsville, on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Wisconsin man sentenced for participation in national swatting and hacking incident
A Wisconsin resident has been sentenced to a federal prison term of 44 months following his involvement in a nationwide "swatting" campaign that involved unauthorized access to Ring home security cameras.
Charges filed against Newburgh man in extortion case involving a minor
Jay Clayton, the 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 the unsealing of a complaint against Carsen Mansfield.
Suburban Chicago man sentenced to five years for cyberstalking victim met online
A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for cyberstalking a victim he met online.
Washington D.C. felon sentenced to 28 months for firearm possession
Deionta Person, a resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.
Correctional officer charged with sexual abuse and civil rights violations
United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the arrest of Michael Jefferson, a 42-year-old correctional officer working at Federal Detention Center Philadelphia.
Wisconsin woman sentenced for role in meth distribution conspiracy
A woman from Marathon County has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.