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Oahu man faces federal indictment for drugs and firearms offenses
A federal grand jury has indicted Blane Apostadiro, 47, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, on charges related to drug distribution and firearm offenses.
Minnesota man sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl distribution
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in an international drug trafficking operation that led to the death of a Tuscaloosa resident.
Meriden man sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring
Joel Cordero, a 45-year-old resident of Meriden, Connecticut, was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his role in leading a drug trafficking operation.
Virginia man charged for alleged assault during January 6 Capitol riot
A Virginia man has been taken into custody on allegations of assaulting law enforcement and other charges linked to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.
Texas man faces charges for actions during January 6 Capitol breach
A Texas man has been charged with multiple offenses related to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Attorney general seeks protective order against convicted murderer's testimony
The Office of the Attorney General has filed a motion seeking a protective order to prevent a convicted murderer from testifying at a Texas House Committee hearing.
Gainesville man sentenced for stealing disability benefits
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Keith Allen Courtney, a 53-year-old resident of Gainesville, to 13 months in federal prison for conspiracy related to the theft of Social Security Disability Benefits.
Former Richmond County deputy pleads guilty to violating civil rights
A former deputy from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office has admitted guilt to federal civil rights charges related to an assault on a jail detainee.
Inmate receives additional 41-month sentence for assault on corrections officer
Demetrius Catching, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute at Allenwood, has been sentenced to an additional 41 months in prison for assaulting a corrections officer.
Virginia man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
Lucas Allen Fussell, a 42-year-old former nurse practitioner from Onley, Virginia, has admitted to federal charges related to the distribution of child pornography.
Jefferson Parish man faces multiple charges including firearm and narcotics violations
A man from Metairie, Louisiana, Kernelious Alford, aged 35, has been charged in a six-count superseding indictment as announced by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans on December 13, 2024.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues diverse rulings on appeals dated December 19
The North Dakota Supreme Court issued several opinions on December 19, 2024, addressing a range of legal issues from municipal authority to criminal procedure.
Zuni man sentenced for violent assault; receives 21-month prison term
A Zuni man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison following a violent assault that left another tribal member with severe injuries.
Orlando residents plead guilty in major cocaine distribution conspiracy
Four individuals from the Orlando area have admitted guilt in a drug distribution conspiracy involving approximately 89 kilograms of cocaine.
Clay County felon receives prison sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Anthony Rodriguez, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Orange Park, to 21 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
County court judge Edward Steenburg announces February retirement
Judge Edward D. Steenburg, a respected figure in Nebraska's legal community, will retire from his position as County Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District on February 28, 2025.
Nebraska AG Hilgers: 'The Dakota Access Pipeline saves Nebraskan farmers millions of dollars transporting agricultural products'
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) announced that he has joined North Dakota and 12 other state attorneys general to intervene as co-defendants in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
Powerful lawyer in S.C. asbestos court warned to stop, or possibly face jail time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A U.K. court has threatened South Carolina attorney Peter Protopapas with prison if he continues to claim he is the legal representative of Cape Plc, a U.K. company whose corporate predecessor once mined asbestos in South Africa.
Florence County man arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and related charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Maston Arthur Williams, 25, of Johnsonville, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Stephany Bilecki Sentenced to 130 Years for Murdering Her Two Infants Years Apart
Stephany Elizabeth Bilecki (formerly LaFountain), 29, was sentenced to a composite sentence of 130 years with 85 years suspended for the 2015 and 2017 murders of her infant children.