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638 guns turned in during Syracuse gun buyback event organized by Attorney General James
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 638 firearms were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Syracuse.
Judge raps 'astonishing example of plagiarism' in climate suit
SAN JUAN, P.R. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in Puerto Rico sanctioned the lawyer representing the City of San Juan in a climate lawsuit for “an astonishing example of plagiarism” by copying entire passages from legal filings by other municipalities on the island in their own climate cases.
Governor Lombardo appoints Dylan V. Frehner to 7th Judicial District Judge
Carson City, NV – On April 11, 2025, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Dylan V. Frehner as the new judge for the Seventh Judicial District Court, Department 2.
Restaurant owner sentenced for fraud and tax evasion
Restaurateur Leronce Suel has been sentenced to 42 months in prison after being found guilty of submitting fraudulent applications for COVID relief programs and failing to report income to the IRS.
Montgomery man sentenced to nine years for convenience store robberies
A Montgomery man, Jalen Lamarcus Gunn, has been sentenced to 111 months in federal prison following his guilty plea to robbery and firearm charges.
Illinois suspends DEI scholarship after DOJ alleges racial discrimination
The Justice Department has moved to halt the minority-only scholarship program in Illinois, citing constitutional violations.
Ocean County man pleads guilty to Social Security fraud of $250,000
An Ocean County, New Jersey man, Krzysztof Niedzielski, has admitted to defrauding the Social Security Administration over a period of nearly eight years to improperly obtain more than $250,000 in Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits....
Beaver County contractor sued over incomplete jobs and expired registration
Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against James D. Martin, a Beaver County home improvement contractor, and his business, Martin Lawn Services, LLC.
Justice Department sets up program to protect data from foreign threats
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to implement a critical data security program aimed at protecting sensitive U.S. data from misuse by foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran.
Butler County resident charged with threats against former President Trump and U.S. officials
Shawn Monper, a 32-year-old resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, faces charges of making threats to assault and murder key figures, including former President Donald J. Trump, various United States officials, and U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Washington D.C. gang member receives five-year sentence for drug distribution conspiracy
Dartanyan Ricardo Hawkins, 30, of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to a five-year federal prison term for his part in a conspiracy involving substantial marijuana distribution within the District of Columbia.
Justice Department surpasses $12 billion in crime victim compensation since 2000
As the United States marks the 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it surpassed $12 billion in compensation to crime victims since the turn of the millennium.
Jury convicts Pine Ridge man of assault with a dangerous weapon
A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Frank Long Black Cat guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Former Vermont caregiver sentenced for neglect and fraud
David Mumley, a former caregiver from Vermont, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges including neglect of a vulnerable adult, voyeurism, and health care fraud.
Court grants TRO to maintain USDA funding for Maine programs
The court has granted the state of Maine a temporary restraining order in a case involving USDA funding.
Denver man found guilty of trafficking fentanyl and meth
A jury in Denver has found Leonardo Medina guilty of several charges related to drug trafficking, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Michigan Attorney General emphasizes support for crime victims during Rights Week
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to supporting crime victims across the state in honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Justice Department backs Islamic group in land use lawsuit in New York
The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, backing a claim by a religious Islamic organization.
Ahoskie man sentenced to 71 months for firearm and drug offenses
An Ahoskie man, Nyjawaun Ezell, also known as "Nike," has been sentenced to 71 months in prison on charges related to firearms and drug trafficking, as announced in New Bern, North Carolina.
Brooklyn resident faces multiple charges in Vermont drug trafficking investigation
Zaquikon T. Roy, a 35-year-old previously residing in Brooklyn, New York, has been charged with multiple offenses by a grand jury in Rutland, Vermont.