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Debt collector sentenced for fraud involving over $3 million
Joseph Ciffa, a resident of Tonawanda, New York, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent debt collection scheme.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to ten years for drug and gun offenses
Quintral Demetrices Jones, a 28-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges.
Wisconsin business owner pleads guilty in employment tax case
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has accepted the guilty plea of William S. Gallagher, who was charged with failing to account for and pay employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Utah man pleads guilty to $4.9M securities fraud scheme
A Utah County man has admitted to securities fraud, confessing to deceiving investors and unlawfully selling investment contracts without a license.
Ohio Supreme Court leaves transgender woman's birth certificate unchanged
The Supreme Court of Ohio has left a probate court's decision intact, denying a transgender woman's request to change the sex marker on her birth certificate.
Juvenile justice reforms emphasized at national conference
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice, marking the first national conference by OJJDP in over a decade.
Deputy AG highlights progress and challenges at national youth justice conference
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer recently addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice.
District Judges Foundation seeks proposals for upcoming conference
The District Judges Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for its upcoming conference.
Attorney General Drummond challenges SEC's crypto regulations
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has initiated legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting what he describes as excessive regulatory measures on cryptocurrency by the Biden Administration.
Justice official commemorates 15th anniversary of landmark hate crime legislation
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke recently delivered remarks on the 15th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.
Attorneys general urge Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody, alongside 31 other attorneys general, is advocating for the passage of the Kids Online Safety Act by Congress.
Rhode Island Attorney General secures $45M recovery for local hospitals after sale
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the recovery of over $45 million for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals following their sale from Prospect Medical Holdings.
Louisville man sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession
A Louisville man has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a machine gun.
Supreme Court returns to Temple of Justice with November celebration
Washington's Supreme Court Justices will celebrate their return to the Capitol Campus with a reception at the Temple of Justice on November 22.
Federal court orders reopening of claims process against Harris Jewelry
A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify consumers, primarily active duty servicemembers, to submit their refund claims.
Florida man admits guilt for making hate crime threats against CAIR Michigan
A Florida resident, Michael Shapiro, has admitted guilt in a federal case involving threats against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter.
Pike Fuels settles for $2 million over New Haven environmental violations
Attorney General William Tong has announced a $2 million settlement with Pike Fuels, formerly known as Gulf Oil, over environmental violations at its New Haven petroleum distribution facility.
Newport man receives over 15-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
John Balentine, a Newport resident with multiple felony convictions, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
Edina Realty settles for $3.5 million over undisclosed payments for home warranties
Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a $3.5 million settlement with Edina Realty, Inc., resolving an investigation into the company's practices related to home warranties.
Arizona launches $6M grant for tribes hit by sober living fraud
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a new grant program to support Tribal Nations affected by fraudulent sober living home practices.