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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.
Sacramento man receives prison sentence for using stolen credit card numbers
Steven Raymon Waller, a 46-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for access device fraud.
Attorney general cautions consumers about drop-shipping risks during holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed a consumer alert regarding the risks of drop-shipping, as part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign.
Chinese national pleads guilty to large-scale gift card fraud
A Chinese national, Donghui Liao, has pleaded guilty to possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices, specifically gift cards.
Yukon man sentenced to 25 years for producing child pornography
Lynn Edward Stokes, a 46-year-old resident of Yukon, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Hilton Head man arrested on charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Justin Marquez-Murguia, a 23-year-old resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina.
LASD deputy pleads guilty to violating civil rights
A deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Joseph Benza III, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal civil rights violation.
Attorney General delivers thousands of baby formula cans amid price-gouging settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James has delivered 3,300 cans of baby formula valued at $140,000 to families in Rochester.
Marshall joins coalition backing Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom displays
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his participation in an 18-state coalition supporting Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
California AG settles with RealPage and Holland over tenant protection violations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced settlements with RealPage, a tenant screening company, and Holland Residential for violating the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act.
Oregon Attorney General launches new toolkit on sanctuary laws
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has introduced a new Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit aimed at helping residents understand the state's sanctuary laws.
Attorney General comments on Indiana's first execution since 2009
Attorney General Todd Rokita released a statement regarding the execution of Joseph Corcoran, marking Indiana's first execution since 2009.
Bonta issues guides on immigrant rights amid policy changes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two guides to help immigrants in the state understand their rights and protections under the law.
Glade Valley man sentenced to 22 years for producing child sexual abuse material
James Matthew Johnson, a 36-year-old resident of Glade Valley, North Carolina, received a sentence of 22 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Local tennis coach faces serious charges involving minor
Daniel James Riggs, 31, made his initial appearance in Fort Lauderdale on charges of enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.
Attorney General announces winners of annual drug-free calendar contest
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the winners of the 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest organized by the Office of Attorney General.
Man sentenced for vandalizing historic federal building in West Virginia
Brian Scott Murray, aged 51, has been sentenced to one year and four months in prison.
Former Uniontown treasurer sentenced for embezzling taxpayer funds
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the sentencing of Antoinette Hodge, a former treasurer for the City of Uniontown.
Operation Home recovers victims; arrests made in San Diego anti-trafficking effort
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF), has disclosed the outcomes of the fifth annual Operation Home for the Holidays.