Legal Newsline News
California DOJ releases report on officer-involved shooting of Christopher Mercurio
The California Department of Justice has released a report on the officer-involved shooting of Christopher Mercurio, which occurred in Valencia, California, on January 11, 2023.
Man indicted for alleged November stabbing near 7th Street N.W., Washington
Maurice Felder, a 53-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on charges related to a stabbing incident that occurred on November 10, 2024.
Attorney General urges consumers to check eligibility for drug price compensation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has called on consumers to verify their eligibility for compensation related to generic drug purchases.
Former Haitian mayor convicted of visa fraud in Boston
The former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, Jean Morose Viliena, has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston on charges of visa fraud.
Buckeye Institute supports Ohio Senate Bill 1 for higher education reform
Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, made remarks after the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, which is now awaiting approval from Governor Mike DeWine.
Former North Dakota senator sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation abroad
A former North Dakota state senator was sentenced to 10 years in prison for traveling to Prague with the intention of engaging in commercial sex with children.
Mexican national pleads guilty to false statement charges
A Mexican national has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, over making false declarations to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent.
Eleven charged in Pennsylvania for illegal firearms transactions
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against 11 individuals based in western Pennsylvania for illegal possession and transfer of firearms.
Students gain insight into judiciary during Supreme Court visit
Justice Lisa McEvers recently engaged with students from May-Port CG, Hope-Page, and Finley-Sharon during their visit to the Supreme Court.
Attorneys general warn of threats to legal profession from Trump administration
Attorney General Mayes has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general to address the legal community regarding actions from the Trump administration that they view as threatening and retaliatory.
Attorney General urges consumer action on $39 million Apotex drug price settlement
Attorney General Alan Wilson is encouraging consumers to verify their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases.
Omak man sentenced to five years for assaulting intimate partner
Spokane, Washington – Louis Lee Zacherle, a 37-year-old resident of Omak, Washington, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for assaulting his intimate partner.
States seek court approval for $39M Apotex drug price settlement
Attorney General Charity Clark has announced that Vermont, along with 50 other states and territories, is seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with Apotex, a generic drug manufacturer.
Court denies IBM's motion in racial and gender discrimination lawsuit
America First Legal (AFL) has achieved a significant legal development in its lawsuit against International Business Machine Corporation (IBM).
Felon sentenced to prison for firearm possession after robbery incident
In a recent case in the Southern District of Alabama, Antonio Eirby, 34, was sentenced to 105 months in prison, followed by a supervised release period of three years, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.
Attorney generals urge resistance against alleged bullying by Trump administration
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, has led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in issuing an open letter to the legal community.
Detroit woman receives additional prison time for failing to surrender
Tamara Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison for failing to surrender as ordered by the court.
Attorney General warns Alabamians of rising phone scams
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a warning to residents about the rise in phone scams across the state.
Missoula woman sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
A Missoula woman has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Minnesota bans MV Realty over deceptive homeowner benefit agreements
Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with MV Realty, resolving a lawsuit filed in September 2024.