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Appeals court revives parental rights challenge against Chico school district policy
The Liberty Justice Center has announced a notable legal development for parental rights.
Alpine man receives six-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking
Erik David Morgan from Alpine has been sentenced in a federal court to six years in prison for fentanyl trafficking.
Honduran man extradited for alleged role in drug smuggling conspiracy
Coordination between U.S. and Honduran law enforcement led to the extradition of a Honduran national accused of participating in a drug smuggling conspiracy.
Roanoke drug dealer receives 12-year federal prison sentence for meth and fentanyl offenses
A Roanoke man, Jeffrey Javontae Knight, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for drug-related crimes.
Department of Justice ends environmental justice settlement as per Trump's directive
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the immediate termination of an environmental justice settlement agreement related to Lowndes County, Alabama.
Asbestos trusts urged to stop destroying essential records by Attorney General Wilson
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 14 other states, has expressed significant concerns regarding reports of asbestos bankruptcy trusts planning to destroy documents and data related to past claims and...
Ex-BOP officer sentenced for violating inmate's civil rights at Butner Correctional Institute
A former officer of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has been sentenced to two years of probation.
Philadelphia man convicted in child sex trafficking and pornography case
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Walter Tharrington, referred to as "Black" and "Roaadblock," a 32-year-old from Philadelphia, was found guilty of sex trafficking and child pornography offenses this week.
Pine Bluff woman receives 18 months for perjury in federal grand jury case
Dezstiny Collins, a resident of Pine Bluff, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for perjury.
Roanoke Rapids man sentenced to 10 years for narcotics and firearm charges
A Roanoke Rapids man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for narcotics distribution and firearm possession as a convicted felon.
Philadelphia man pleads guilty to IRS defrauding conspiracy
A man from Philadelphia, Henry “Hank” Collins, has acknowledged his role in a scheme to defraud the IRS by paying himself and colleagues in cash, thus avoiding payroll taxes.
Attorney General investigates civilian death involving NY State Police in Saratoga County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an inquiry into the recent fatality of David Levine in Saratoga County.
Medina man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material
Kyle Stack, a 39-year-old resident of Medina, New York, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent minors.
Adam Gordon takes office as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of California
Adam Gordon was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, one of the country's busiest federal districts.
Arizona charges 261 for immigration-related crimes in one week
During operations in Arizona from April 5 through April 11, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 261 individuals.
Washington man sentenced to 84 months for assaulting federal officers
A Washington man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting two federal officers.
Keyser woman pleads guilty to federal drug charges involving fentanyl and methamphetamine
Sara L. Jackson, 48, from Keyser, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to federal charges regarding a drug operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Williston high school seniors experience North Dakota's judicial and legislative processes firsthand
Trinity Christian School seniors from Williston had a day of learning at the state supreme court and legislature on April 11.
Leader of Detroit gang sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking and laundering
A 34-year-old man from Shelby Township, Martaze Davis, received a 20-year prison sentence for his role in trafficking methamphetamine and laundering the proceeds of drug sales.
Christopher Rogers named Grand Traverse County Public Administrator
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the appointment of Christopher Rogers as the Grand Traverse County Public Administrator.