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Saint Vincents agrees to pay $29M over alleged false claims act violations
SVCMC Inc., previously known as Saint Vincents Catholic Medical Centers of New York, has agreed to a $29 million settlement to address allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Bennington man convicted for possession of homemade bomb
Tyler Hayes, a 42-year-old resident of Bennington, Vermont, was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court in Rutland for unlawfully possessing a homemade bomb.
California AG joins coalition challenging Trump's transgender military ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the case of Talbott v. Trump.
San Diego woman sentenced for smuggling heroin-filled bibles into prisons
Lucresia Stone-Rojas of San Diego has been sentenced to 86 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Todd Robinson.
Texas woman pleads guilty to federal fentanyl distribution charge
Darlene Ruelas Flores, also known as Darlene Sheppard, from San Antonio, Texas, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge.
Miami prosecutors charge two men after interception of boat with illegal migrants
Federal prosecutors in Miami have charged two foreign nationals following the interception of a boat near the Florida coast.
U.S. Department of Education investigates Virginia schools over gender identity policies
On February 3, 2025, America First Legal (AFL) filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
Legal battle over Pennsylvania school's alleged secret gender transition teams
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, seeking to hold Pennsylvania's Pine-Richland School District accountable for allegedly providing "gender transition teams" to students without parental...
Texas executes Richard Lee Tabler for Thanksgiving Day double homicide
Texas has executed Richard Lee Tabler, convicted of a double homicide in 2004 and who admitted to killing two additional individuals.
Missoula accountant pleads guilty to defrauding clients and obstructing IRS
A Missoula accountant, William Arthur Clawson, admitted to charges of fraud and obstruction in a case involving the misuse of client funds intended for income taxes. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced the plea today.
Fayette County man sentenced for unlawful contact with minor
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentencing of Derek Allen Reed, a Fayette County resident, to five to 15 years in prison.
Former university employee charged with selling stolen Apple products
An indictment was unsealed today in Sacramento, charging Tung Pham, a 59-year-old from San Jose, with conspiracy to transport stolen property interstate.
California man sentenced for meth distribution and money laundering
A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and engage in money laundering activities.
Luzerne man sentenced to 90 years for producing child pornography
John Vincent Watson, a 48-year-old resident of Luzerne, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for producing child pornography.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks input on bar admission rule changes
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Maine Bar Admission Rules.
Attorney General James advises New Yorkers on protecting finances from predatory debt collectors
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a guide to help residents of New York safeguard their finances from predatory debt collectors by utilizing the state's Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA).
Utah woman sentenced for stealing veteran disability benefits
Tiffany Ann Bright, a 39-year-old resident of Washington, Utah, has been sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution.
George John Hanson transferred to Oklahoma for execution following AG approval
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has approved the transfer of convicted murderer George John Hanson to Oklahoma for his execution.
Guidance issued on diversity policies amidst Trump's executive order
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has released guidance to assist businesses and organizations in understanding the significance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies.
North Idaho man arrested on charges related to child exploitation material
Investigators from the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested Nathanial Jensen, 25, on five counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material.