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Asheboro man sentenced for firearm charge after pleading guilty
An Asheboro man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Randall S. Galyon of the Middle District of North Carolina.
Head of consulting firm settles over alleged misuse of disaster loan funds
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that Ronald Hoplamazian, a resident of Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $3,277,486.35 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Spokane Valley man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material
On February 13, 2025, Nicholas James Thieschafer from Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice.
Oklahoma AG criticizes governor's use of budget numbers for proposed tax plan
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed a lack of confidence in the budget numbers used by Governor Kevin Stitt to justify his proposed tax plan.
State attorneys general criticize VP Vance's comments on judicial review
Vice President Vance's recent remarks on judicial review have sparked a strong response from ten state attorneys general.
Man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy in St. Tammany Parish
A man from Madisonville, Louisiana, Alvarez Joseph Cyprian, aged 23, has been sentenced for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
Las Vegas woman pleads guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A Las Vegas resident, Kelly Ann Mogavero, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges after defrauding over $137,000 from COVID-19 relief programs.
Texas man pleads guilty in major methamphetamine conspiracy
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Leroy Otero, a 35-year-old resident of Texas, has pled guilty to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.
Lexington man sentenced for drug trafficking involving methamphetamine and fentanyl
A Lexington resident, Sanchaze Roberts, 28, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves handed down the 151-month sentence after Roberts was found guilty of...
State AGs challenge Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit to block President Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Kansas woman convicted for husband's murder at Fort Riley
A Kansas woman has been found guilty of murdering her husband, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley.
Starr County felon sentenced for firearm possession
A 46-year-old man from Starr County has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearms, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Josh Kaul addresses data privacy concerns in case against Trump Administration
Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a statement regarding a court hearing involving a case against the Trump Administration.
Mexican national faces charges after extradition for drugs and money laundering
A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, has indicted Rafael Contreras, 38, from Mexico, on charges of distributing cocaine and heroin and money laundering.
Attorneys general oppose Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, along with attorneys general from 20 states, is opposing an executive order issued by the Trump administration that bans transgender Americans from serving in the military.
Nessel joins legal fight against Trump’s military ban on transgender people
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 20 state attorneys general to support a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from military service.
Federal charges target two dozen Trinitarios gang members for racketeering conspiracy
Federal charges have been announced against 22 members and associates of the Trinitarios gang, a transnational criminal organization.
Illinois attorney general advises against Valentine's Day romance scams
Chicago – On Valentine’s Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged residents of Illinois to exercise caution when engaging in online dating to avoid falling prey to romance scams. “You may be hoping to meet a special someone online or through a...
Boston man receives over ten-year sentence for bank robbery and escape
A Boston man, Kim Daley, 55, was sentenced to over ten years in prison for bank robbery and escape charges.
Malden residents charged with cocaine distribution after undercover operation
Two men from Malden have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine.