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Michigan attorney general investigates fraudulent pet scheme involving falsified vet records
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated an investigation into Ryan Thompson, owner of Fallen Timbers in Morenci.
Norwich man sentenced for unregistered short-barreled rifle possession
Benjamin Wheeler, a 20-year-old resident of Norwich, New York, received an eight-month federal prison sentence for the unlawful possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
Corning man pleads guilty to new child pornography charges
Ryan M. Newman, a 33-year-old resident of Corning, New York, has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the plea, which was entered before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca.
Plaquemines Parish man sentenced for fentanyl and heroin distribution conspiracy
Roderick Parker, a 54-year-old resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, has been sentenced to nine months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Albany woman pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits
Niesha Goodwin, a 37-year-old resident of Albany, has pled guilty to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft related to the fraudulent acquisition of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits.
Tara McGrath concludes role as U.S. attorney for Southern District of California
U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath has concluded her role as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern District of California, covering San Diego and Imperial counties.
Laredo man sentenced for role in Mexican cartel's large-scale marijuana distribution
A man from Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Gavino Cadena, aged 37, pleaded guilty on November 10, 2022, to conspiring to...
Five indicted for immigration offenses by federal grand juries in Kentucky
Federal grand juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky, have indicted five individuals on charges related to illegal reentry after deportation or removal.
Florida man convicted for attempting to coerce minor during undercover operation
A federal jury has convicted Stevenson Metelus, a 36-year-old man from Margate, Florida, of attempting to coerce a minor for sex in an undercover investigation conducted in Missoula. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced the verdict following a...
U.S. Attorney's Office recovers over $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington announced significant financial recoveries in Fiscal Year 2024, totaling over $1.5 billion from criminal and civil actions.
South Carolina Supreme Court hears arguments on Fetal Heartbeat Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his views following the recent oral arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the state's Fetal Heartbeat Act.
Man receives 18-year sentence for abusing girlfriend's daughter
Damion Brown, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by lifetime supervision for the sexual abuse of his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter.
Mexican national sentenced to over 12 years for distributing methamphetamine
On February 10, 2025, Santiago Rojas-Rangel, a 51-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.
Lawsuit filed against Trans-Siberian Orchestra over alleged workplace harassment
America First Legal (AFL), along with the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) and Murphy Ball Stratton LLP, has initiated legal proceedings against Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Inc. (TSO) and other related entities in a Texas state district court.
Lee County felon pleads guilty to firearm possession
Fort Myers, Florida – Austin Charles Wesley, a 25-year-old resident of Lehigh Acres, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Albuquerque man sentenced to ten years for violent crime spree
An Albuquerque man, Dairon Romero, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for a series of violent crimes committed in 2021.
America First Legal reveals Colorado officials downplayed threat of Venezuelan gang
America First Legal (AFL) has released documents from the Aurora, Colorado Police Department revealing that local officials downplayed the threat posed by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
Laredo felon sentenced for hiding firearm under child's mattress
A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition, including one weapon hidden under his son's mattress. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 34-year-old Miguel Angel Ferreyro Jr., who...
Mexican national sentenced for meth distribution in Fresno
Dario Mata-Manzo, a 33-year-old Mexican national living in Fresno, has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Attorney General James vows to defend New York's Green Light law against DOJ lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to the Department of Justice's recent legal action against New York State. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the DOJ is filing a lawsuit, challenging certain state laws.