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Rokita co-leads defense of Georgia's fetal heartbeat abortion law
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate coalition to defend a Georgia law that restricts most abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat.
Felon sentenced for shooting at FBI officer during Atlanta car theft
Keith Pharms, a previously convicted felon known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta.
Colorado man sentenced for assaulting federal officer at Ute Mountain Ute Casino
Daniel Lehi, a 44-year-old resident of Towaoc, Colorado, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Memphis man sentenced to over 16 years for illegal firearm possession
Tommie Conner, a 49-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Judge Bruce Romanick retires after 24 years on the bench
South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick is set to retire on December 31, 2024.
Ashley Harimon named Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate
Ashley Harimon has been appointed as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport.
Kendra Richard named judicial referee for South Central Judicial District
Kendra Richard has been appointed as a Judicial Referee for the South Central Judicial District, with her term beginning on January 2, 2025.
Man sentenced to over 13 years for shooting on Ute Mountain Ute Reservation
Lovell Cassius Benallie, a 27-year-old from Kirtland, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 166 months in prison following his conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on the Ute Mountain Ute...
Independent Health settles False Claims Act suit for up to $98 million
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Independent Health Association and its affiliate, Independent Health Corporation, have agreed to pay up to $98 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Zachary T. Lee named acting U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
First Assistant United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee will assume the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia starting December 21, 2024, following the resignation of United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh.
Leon Williams receives lengthy sentence for possessing ammunition as convicted felon
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Leon Williams, a 35-year-old resident of Clearwater, Florida, to 15 years in federal prison.
Two Arizonans admit guilt in $3.3M Medicaid fraud case
CoEric Riley, 38, and Britney Gooch, 37, both residents of Mesa, Arizona, have pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud.
Michigan AG criticizes utility spending focus amid power outage concerns
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed comments with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in response to an audit of Consumers Energy Company and DTE Electric Company's electric distribution systems.
Buckeye Institute challenges Corporate Transparency Act's constitutionality
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, opposing the Corporate Transparency Act.
AAR CORP settles for over $55M following FCPA investigation
AAR CORP, an aviation services company based in Wood Dale, Illinois, has agreed to pay over $55 million following investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission into violations of the Foreign Corrupt...
Dauphin County man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking
A federal grand jury has indicted Rasheek Blackstone, a 35-year-old resident of Steelton, Pennsylvania, on charges related to methamphetamine trafficking.
Yakima Valley dairies ordered to ensure safe drinking water amid contamination concerns
United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice has mandated that three dairies in the Lower Yakima Valley conduct well testing and provide safe drinking water to residents at risk from nitrate-contaminated wells.
Owner sentenced for failing to report up to $6 million in income
The owner of a series of bikini barista coffee stands has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $75,000 for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of Assad Baragzai, 47, from Yarrow Point,...
Massachusetts man faces multiple federal firearm charges
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, alongside Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted...
Houston man charged in immigrant fraud scheme promising legal status
A Houston man, aged 57, has been indicted on charges related to a scheme allegedly designed to defraud immigrants. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the charges against Jesus Carlos Silva, who appeared before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Ho.