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Court orders new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ricky Ray Malone
A Comanche County judge has approved Attorney General Gentner Drummond's request for a reevaluation of death row inmate Ricky Ray Malone's competency.
Oklahoma's AG monitors natural gas activities amid winter storm
As Oklahoma prepares for an intense cold spell, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced that his office will be closely monitoring the natural gas supply and marketing activities.
First female US attorney for District of Utah concludes tenure
Trina A. Higgins, the first woman to be presidentially appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of Utah, has concluded her tenure.
Kansas woman charged with wire fraud over $260k handbag purchases
A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted a woman from Olathe for allegedly using her former employer's company debit card to make unauthorized purchases totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Albuquerque man faces additional federal drug trafficking and firearms charges
An Albuquerque resident, Kyle Majedi, is facing new charges of drug trafficking and firearms offenses while already in custody awaiting trial on other federal charges.
Texas investigates Chinese AI firm over privacy violations
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Wilson joins 19 states in defending Trump's anti-fraud measures
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with 19 other states to support the Trump administration in its efforts to combat federal waste, fraud, and abuse.
Phoenix man sentenced for drug trafficking after large seizure
Miguel Angel Gaytan-Ramirez, a 34-year-old undocumented Mexican national residing in Phoenix, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Pennsylvania man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl-related crime
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for drug-related offenses in West Virginia.
Minnesota AG issues school guidelines on handling federal immigration policy
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has issued new guidance for schools in the state regarding their legal obligations in relation to federal immigration enforcement.
Attorneys general respond to VP Vance's comments on judicial review
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from 16 other states, issued a joint statement addressing comments made by Vice President Vance on February 9, 2025.
Merced man indicted for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl
An indictment has been unsealed against Jesus Magana Mellin, also known as "Compadre," a 34-year-old resident of Merced.
Chicago firm fined $1M over misbranded medical devices
A medical device company based in suburban Chicago has agreed to pay a $1 million fine following a federal criminal investigation into the sale of misbranded products imported from overseas.
Albuquerque man pleads guilty in firearms and drug trafficking case
An Albuquerque man, Micah Maestas, has pled guilty to federal charges related to firearm and drug trafficking.
Colombian man sentenced to 18 months for alien smuggling
Diego Guisao-Zapata, a 41-year-old Colombian citizen, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for alien smuggling and conspiracy to commit alien smuggling.
U.S. Attorney's Office reports over $104M collection in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky has announced that it collected over $104 million during Fiscal Year 2024.
Lexington man sentenced to over ten years for illegal firearm possession
A Lexington man, Adam Pursifull, aged 40, has been sentenced to 124 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
Boston woman admits guilt in identity theft case linked to drug trafficking
A Boston woman has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to fraudulently renting two apartments using another person's identity.
Cincinnati man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking
A Cincinnati man, Gene Primus, 32, received a sentence of 400 months for drug trafficking offenses.
Judge Douglas L. Mattson announces retirement after over two decades on bench
North Central Judicial District Judge Douglas L. Mattson has announced his retirement, effective June 1, 2025.