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Rockland County man sentenced for distributing fentanyl resulting in multiple deaths
A Rockland County man, Justin Turnick, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl that led to six poisonings, including three fatalities.
Charges filed against Lamont Stephenson for murder and animal cruelty
Lamont Stephenson, a 50-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder while armed and cruelty to animals.
Shiprock man pleads guilty to firearm assault charges
A Shiprock man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon following an incident that resulted in one victim needing medical attention for facial injuries.
Lackawanna man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud involving transportation claims
Acting U.S. Attorney Joel L. Violanti announced that Munef Fadhel, a 37-year-old resident of Lackawanna, NY, has pleaded guilty to health care fraud.
Arizona man sentenced for fatal DUI crash on Navajo Nation
An Arizona man, Olan Jumbo, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
Gang leader receives 20-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
Andre Alonte Willis, a leader of the Push Dat Shit (PDS) street crew in Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Oregon launches toolkit amid Trump's executive orders affecting transgender rights
Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield introduced a new gender-affirming care toolkit, now accessible on the Oregon Department of Justice website.
Attorneys general oppose efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has aligned with a coalition of 23 attorneys general to challenge the Trump administration and Elon Musk's efforts to defund and dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Minnesota AG says Trump order conflicts with state's human rights act
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has issued a legal opinion stating that President Donald Trump's Executive Order, which prohibits transgender students from participating in extracurricular activities consistent with their gender identity,...
Florida man sentenced for money laundering conspiracy involving $603K fraud
A Florida resident, Charles Wilson Stout, has been sentenced to time served followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Omaha man receives over 14 years for meth distribution
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Jose Israel Robledo, a 45-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.
Two teens indicted for alleged shooting near high school
Saki Frost and Azhari Graves, both 18 and residents of Washington, D.C., have been indicted on charges related to a shooting incident near Dunbar High School.
State AGs challenge Trump administration's efforts against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with 23 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief in the case of Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
State attorneys general urge Senate committee to support ending national energy emergency
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with attorneys general from 11 other states, has called on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to support S.J. Res. 10.
Mexican national charged with illegal reentry into U.S., faces possible prison time
A 38-year-old Mexican national, Cesar Ruiz-Aguilar, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.
Audit praises Minnesota's Conviction Review Unit led by Attorney General Ellison
Attorney General Keith Ellison's Conviction Review Unit (CRU) received commendation from an external audit conducted by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.
Boston man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A Boston man has admitted to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Court denies Norwalk's motion against state's housing lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have expressed their views following a Los Angeles County Superior Court decision.
Fredericksburg man sentenced for distributing fake oxycodone with fentanyl
A Fredericksburg man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills.
Attorney General Nessel issues consumer alert on recognizing hacked email accounts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert aimed at helping residents recognize and respond to hacked email accounts.