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Roanoke man receives over 17-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Roanoke man, Joshua Jennings, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for possessing over 3,800 images of child pornography.
Justice Department launches probe into intelligence leak concerning Tren de Aragua
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department is launching a criminal investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information.
Coalition supports DHS parole pathways for vulnerable immigrants
Attorney General Charity Clark has aligned with a group of 16 attorneys general to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) parole pathways for vulnerable immigrants.
Complaint filed against Illinois education board over alleged Title IX violations
The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) have filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Indianapolis drug trafficking ring dismantled; 14 charged
Federal authorities have charged 14 individuals in Indianapolis with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Liberty Justice Center appeals court ruling on closed rulemaking meetings
The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing legal battle to ensure First Amendment rights for journalists and the public in Tennessee.
Hollywood Hills man sentenced for kickback scheme involving addiction treatment centers
A Hollywood Hills man, Casey Mahoney, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a kickback scheme related to patient referrals at addiction treatment facilities.
Attorney General's office releases report on deaths following police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the deaths of Dhal Apet and Lueth Mo.
Unlicensed operator charged with grand theft against elder resident
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced felony grand theft charges against an unlicensed Room and Board Operator.
Florida attorney general bans deceptive moving brokers with $4 million judgment
The Florida Attorney General's Office has successfully concluded litigation against a deceptive moving brokerage operation, securing over $4 million in judgments and imposing a lifetime industry ban on the individuals involved.
Birmingham heroin supplier sentenced to over 30 years
A Birmingham heroin supplier, identified as Harding, has been sentenced to 365 months in prison following his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Tennessee AG supports Trump's birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court regarding cases on birthright citizenship.
Oregon DOJ secures court win in case against Live Nation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced a legal victory in the ongoing case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Rochester man receives 21-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse material
Kevyn Bradley Heath, a resident of Rochester, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for producing and distributing child pornography.
Pennsylvania AG announces ruling against landlords over rent-to-own contract violations
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a significant legal development involving a father-son landlord duo in western Pennsylvania.
South Carolina man sentenced for trafficking illegal firearms into Boston
A Columbia, South Carolina man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy.
State attorneys general back Trump's plan for increased U.S. energy production
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has expressed support for President Trump's initiative to boost U.S. energy production.
Buffalo man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Alexander J. Weidner, a 35-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.
Quad Cities man receives lengthy sentence for racketeering and drug charges
A man from the Quad Cities has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and possession of cocaine base.
AG Nessel joins effort supporting veterans' education benefits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 51 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.