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Missoula man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
A Missoula man, Andrew David Ambler, 27, was sentenced to ten years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Rafael Partida sentenced to 46 months in prison for gun possession
A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rafael Partida, 47, received a sentence of 46 months in federal prison for the charge of firearm possession as a convicted felon.
Rensselaer County man pleads guilty to meth distribution
Justin Zimmer, a 45-year-old resident of Wynantskill, New York, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.
Attorney General James announces settlement with Con Edison over workplace discrimination
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Ed) following an investigation into allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment.
Arizona AG warns residents after 23andMe files for bankruptcy
Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a consumer alert to Arizona residents following the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a company known for its direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.
Attorney General James releases report on Courtney Gordon's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Courtney Gordon, who died on December 3, 2023, after an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Queens.
Arizona man sentenced for kidnapping and exploiting minors across state lines
An Arizona man, Martin Brandon Gillen, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a victim at gunpoint while transporting her across state lines.
Herb Chambers settles with US; agrees to pay $11.8 million in PPP loan case
Herbert G. Chambers, along with several of his companies and James Duchesneau, a company officer, have agreed to a settlement of approximately $11.8 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations.
Lexington man sentenced to four decades in prison for child sex crimes
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Daniel Wayne Robert Miller, a Lexington County resident, to 40 years in prison for child sex crimes.
New Jersey man receives sentence for dealing drugs and illegal possession of a firearm
An Ocean County man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for drug and weapons charges, as announced by U.S. Attorney John Giordano.
Coalition sues Trump administration over FEMA fund freeze impacting disaster relief
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 22 attorneys general, is taking legal action against the Trump administration to compel the release of frozen Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.
Hartford man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm offenses
A Hartford resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to the distribution of oxycodone and unlawful firearm possession.
Federal jury convicts Rochester man of illegal firearm possession
A Rochester man, Divaunte Kartrell Young, has been convicted by a federal jury for illegal possession of a firearm as a felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick announced.
McAlester resident receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma reported that Leslie Ray Upchurch, a 36-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, received a 77-month prison sentence.
Hardy County man pleads guilty to federal firearms violation
Justin Ray Guessford, a 40-year-old resident of Fisher, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of a firearm.
Two plead guilty in COVID-19 PPP loan fraud case
William Powell and Jasmine Spencer have pleaded guilty to charges related to a COVID-19 fraud conspiracy involving Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Sex offender pleads guilty to not registering in Oklahoma
Nicholas Hammer has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender, a charge that could result in up to ten years of imprisonment.
Mayes leads action against Trump's FEMA fund freeze
Attorney General Mayes, alongside a coalition of 22 attorneys general, is seeking a court order to compel the Trump administration to release essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Johnston man sentenced for leading fraud conspiracy involving stolen identities
A Johnston man, identified as the leader of a fraud conspiracy involving stolen personal identifications to secure financing for Land Rovers, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
Court asked to enforce order on FEMA fund disruptions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has approached the District Court for the District of Rhode Island to request enforcement of a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.