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New Haven man admits guilt in drug trafficking case
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a New Haven resident has admitted guilt in a narcotics trafficking case.
Montebello man sentenced for fatal fentanyl distribution at rehab clinic
A Montebello man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, which led to a fatal overdose at a Long Beach drug treatment facility.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to implement NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has declared that it will implement the NextGen Bar Exam starting with the July 2028 bar examination.
Northfield man receives six-year sentence for attempted meth distribution via USPS
A Northfield man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for attempting to receive methamphetamine through the United States Postal Service.
Birmingham nurse convicted for theft of opioid tablets
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the conviction of Dozier Micah Blanks, a former nurse from Birmingham, for stealing opioid tablets from his workplace.
Arizona officials sentenced for bribery in unemployment claim approvals
Jacqueline Espino, a Phoenix resident, has admitted guilt to bribery concerning a federally funded program.
Fort Dodge woman pleads guilty to meth distribution charges
Alesha Rasmussen, a 34-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City for charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.
Oceana County man receives 90-year sentence for child exploitation
Brandon Lee Chase, a 45-year-old resident of Walkerville, Michigan, has been sentenced to 90 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Denver man found guilty in firearm possession and drug distribution case
Derris Mayberry, a 37-year-old resident of Denver, Colorado, has been found guilty by federal juries on charges related to firearms and drug distribution.
Sioux Falls man receives 15-year sentence for child pornography production
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on February 7, 2025, as announced by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.
Chazy man indicted for alleged involvement in alien smuggling operation
Bailey Burger, a 38-year-old resident of Chazy, New York, has been indicted on charges related to alien smuggling.
Man sentenced to over 19 years for violent robberies across Virginia and Maryland
Tyree Eugene McCombs, a 29-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a 228-month federal prison sentence in the U.S. District Court for his involvement in multiple criminal activities in Virginia and Maryland during 2022.
Abbeville man faces multiple charges for alleged attempt at exploiting minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of David Hoyt Williams, a 36-year-old resident of Abbeville, S.C., on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.
Torrington man pleads guilty to child exploitation offenses
A Torrington man, Christopher Jesus Constanzo, 22, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of three minors.
Schenectady man admits guilt in gun possession and fentanyl distribution case
Willie Mills, a 31-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges involving gun possession and drug distribution.
Doctor convicted of orchestrating $24M Medicare fraud scheme
A New York doctor has been convicted by a federal jury for submitting over $24 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. Dr. Alexander Baldonado, aged 69 and residing in Queens, was found guilty of ordering unnecessary laboratory tests and...
Indiana developer sentenced for Ponzi scheme defrauding real estate investors
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded real estate investors.
North Dakota seeks remote child support attorney for full-time position
The North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services (ND HHS) is seeking a child support attorney for a full-time, remote position based in North Dakota.
Bakersfield man pleads guilty to aiming laser at sheriff’s helicopter
Jesse Torres-Alonso, a 35-year-old resident of Bakersfield, has entered a guilty plea for directing a laser pointer at an aircraft.
Fort Dodge woman admits guilt in federal fentanyl distribution case
Braleigh Schossow, a 24-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has admitted guilt in federal court in Sioux City to charges of conspiring to distribute fentanyl.