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Michigan AG joins challenge against Trump's refugee program suspension
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 19 other state attorneys general in challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that suspends the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.
Attorney General urges FDA action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of 37 states and territories in urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against the production and distribution of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs.
Drug trafficker sentenced to 12 years for fatal fentanyl poisoning
Raul Silva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling narcotics, including fentanyl, which led to the death of a 66-year-old woman in July 2019.
Wausau man receives eight-year sentence for meth trafficking
Bee Her, a 45-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Centerville woman admits embezzling $550k from farm co-op
A Centerville resident has admitted guilt in a case of wire fraud involving the embezzlement of $550,000 from her employer, a farmer-owned cooperative based in Herndon.
Bridgeport man sentenced for role in drug robbery conspiracy
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Andy Marte, also known as "AD," 31, of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the...
Attorney General opens investigation into civilian death involving NYPD
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of a civilian following an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.
America First Legal calls on Apple to end diversity programs amid shareholder concerns
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to Apple's CEO and Board of Directors, urging them to discontinue the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Honolulu man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation offenses
A Honolulu man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child exploitation offenses involving multiple minors.
Ken Paxton halts Biden-era emission rules targeting state compliance
Attorney General Ken Paxton has halted a Biden Administration rule that sought to impose greenhouse gas reporting measures on Texas.
Fourteen members of motorcycle gang indicted on serious charges
An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Texas, charging 14 individuals associated with the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.
Hartford man sentenced to over a decade in prison for drug and gun offenses
Luis DeJesus, a 30-year-old resident of Hartford, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses.
Butler County problem-solving court prepares for upcoming graduation ceremony
The Butler County Problem-Solving Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Butler County Courthouse located at 451 N. 5th Street in David City, Nebraska.
Hudson Valley drug trafficking ring dismantled; four charged with multiple felonies
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the dismantling of a drug trafficking operation in the Hudson Valley.
Insurance brokerage president charged with $161M Affordable Care Act enrollment fraud
An indictment was revealed today charging Cory Lloyd from Stuart, Florida, and Steven Strong from Mansfield, Texas.
Jury convicts Tampa man for distributing fatal doses of fentanyl
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Marquis Lamar McCullough guilty of distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of two men in Hillsborough County.
Casamero Lake woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal crash
A woman from Casamero Lake, New Mexico, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal car accident that occurred on tribal lands last summer.
California man receives 66-month sentence for meth distribution
Troy Alexander Mendez, a 25-year-old resident of California, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Norfolk woman convicted for fentanyl distribution resulting in overdose
Alexzandra Blanco, a 24-year-old resident of Norfolk, Nebraska, has been convicted by a jury for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury.
Former TV analyst pleads guilty to scamming investors out of millions
A former financial television news analyst, James Arthur McDonald Jr., has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud.