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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Illinois and 49 states file for $39 million drug price settlement with Apotex

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, together with a bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general, has filed for preliminary approval of a $39.1 million settlement with the generic drug manufacturer Apotex.

Florida man admits guilt in $2.3M Covid-19 unemployment fraud scheme

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David Godin, a 34-year-old from Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Georgia man indicted for alleged sweepstakes scam targeting victims nationwide

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A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Jimmy Smith, a 30-year-old resident of Hinesville, Georgia, on charges related to a sweepstakes scam.

Starkville man receives decade-long sentence for federal firearms violations

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A Starkville resident, Antonio Johnson, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for violating firearms laws.

Florida attorney general charges new defendant in $500K check-fraud case

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Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged another individual in connection with a check-fraud ring.

Arkansas man sentenced to 198 months for child pornography

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A man from Doddridge, Arkansas has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after being found guilty of distributing child pornography.

Ohio secures $49M settlement over price-fixing allegations in generic drug market

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Consumers overcharged for certain generic drugs may receive compensation from a $49.1 million settlement with two pharmaceutical manufacturers, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Lewiston man pleads guilty to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material

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A man from Lewiston has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to charges related to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

Attorneys general warn against Trump's alleged threats towards legal professionals

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Attorney General Rayfield, alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community.

Prichard resident sentenced to 151 months for firearm possession

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On March 26, 2025, Clarence White, a resident of Prichard, was sentenced to 151 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.

Anchorage man sentenced for producing child pornography involving a minor

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An Anchorage man, Donteh Devoe, 46, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for producing child pornography involving a 16-year-old victim.

Minnesota Attorney General alerts consumers on 23andMe's bankruptcy implications

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Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a consumer alert concerning the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a genetic testing company.

Tennessee AG urges consumer action on $39.1 million generic drug price settlement

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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti, together with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from various states and territories, is urging consumers to check if they are eligible for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases.

Former police trainee pleads guilty to child pornography charges

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Casey Medina, a former police trainee from Avon, NY, has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and cyberstalking.

Illegal alien charged with federal firearm crimes in Texas

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An illegal alien and convicted felon has been charged with federal firearm crimes, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad E. Meacham.

Caldwell resident sentenced for firearm and fentanyl possession

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Hector Aguirre, a 28-year-old resident of Caldwell, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison.

Attorneys general advocate for cell phone jamming in prisons

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Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced her support for legislation aimed at reducing the use of contraband cell phones in prisons.

Estrada sentenced for role as accessory after murder

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Joshawa Max Estrada has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Jedidah Iesha Moreno.

Utah man indicted for alleged attempted bank robbery

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A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for allegedly attempting to rob First Utah Bank.

Florida pharmacy to pay $1M in health care fraud settlement

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A Florida-based pharmacy, OHM Pharmacy Services, also known as "Benzer" or "Auburndale," has agreed to plead guilty to health care fraud.