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Syracuse man sentenced to over five years for federal robbery
Quashawn Pettiford, a 34-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for Interference With Commerce Through Robbery.
New Bern man sentenced for illegal firearm possession as a felon
A New Bern man, Nathan Sheptock, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon.
Arizona AG warns on illegal sales of THC products
Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning to Arizona retailers and law enforcement agencies regarding the illegal sale of THC-infused products.
Court affirms and vacates judgments in two North Dakota cases
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered decisions on two cases from North Dakota on March 24, 2025.
Ohio man sentenced to 22 years for producing child pornography
A Columbus, Ohio man, Jeffrey Headley, aged 61, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography.
Boone man sentenced to five years for attempting to send obscene material to minor
A Boone, Iowa man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison following his attempt to transfer obscene material to a minor.
Sylacauga residents sentenced for counterfeit gold scam
Rossie Windham and Dylan Jemison, residents of Sylacauga, Alabama, have been sentenced for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme selling counterfeit gold and silver.
Coalition seeks injunction against Trump administration over Department of Education restructuring
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has spearheaded a multistate coalition seeking a court order to halt the Trump Administration's mass firing of U.S. Department of Education employees and the transfer of its core functions to other departments.
Grand Island woman sentenced for drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine
Jolene Armentrout, a 50-year-old resident of Grand Island, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 94 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Coalition seeks injunction against Trump's plan to dismantle Department of Education
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
Final defendant sentenced in meth conspiracy linked to officer's murder
The final defendant involved in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy linked to the murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler has been sentenced.
Former Culpeper sheriff receives 10-year sentence for bribery
The former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, Scott Howard Jenkins, has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for accepting bribes exceeding $75,000.
Department investigates Title IX violations at Illinois schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated investigations into alleged Title IX violations by the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and Deerfield Public Schools District 109.
California AG responds to President Trump's alleged attacks on rule of law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed concern over President Trump's recent actions, which he describes as troubling attacks on the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
Colorado Judicial Department opens applications for courthouse security funding
The Colorado Judicial Department has announced the opening of the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Court Security Cash Fund.
Colorado Judicial Department releases annual report focusing on transparency
The Colorado Judicial Department has released its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023-24, emphasizing transparency in state court operations.
Attorney General Bondi expresses sorrow over death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber
Attorney General Pamela Bondi expressed her condolences following the death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber.
Davenport man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution and firearm offenses
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm charges.
Michigan commission approves reduced rate hike for Consumers Energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has sanctioned a new electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, enabling the company to gather an additional $153.8 million from its customers.
Madison man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession
James Stevens, a 42-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.