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The Buckeye Institute files brief with Supreme Court challenging Affordable Care Act provisions
The Buckeye Institute has submitted its second amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Kennedy v. Braidwood Management.
Lexington man sentenced to 14 years for crimes against minors
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Mark Frick, a 57-year-old resident of Lexington County, has been sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison following sex crime charges involving minors.
Public commentary invited for potential court commissioner in Utah
The Third District Commissioner nominating committee has announced the opportunity for public comment on the potential appointment of a new court commissioner.
Texas man charged with in-flight sexual abuse; preliminary hearing set
A man from Allen, Texas, has been charged with abusive sexual contact after allegedly touching a passenger on a flight from Chicago to Seattle.
Ohio man sentenced to 29 years for meth trafficking in Akron
Joshua Fortson, a 37-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Sara Lioi presided over the case, where a federal jury found Fortson guilty on charges including distribution of...
Orlando man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in unemployment benefits
A Miami federal district judge sentenced Zachary Kameron Ramyard, 23, from Orlando, to nearly six years in federal prison for his role in a scheme defrauding California's Employment Development Department (EDD) of over $4 million in unemployment...
Red Lake man indicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon
Darrell Emery Loud, a resident of Red Lake, has been indicted for illegally possessing a firearm due to his status as a convicted felon, according to an announcement made by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
Mexican national pleads guilty in Texas human smuggling case
A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo has admitted to unauthorized reentry and human smuggling, as declared by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Attorney General Bonta leads opposition to NEPA regulation repeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a coalition of 20 attorneys general in opposition to a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rule that repeals regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Attorney General James cautions against Passover price gouging affecting Jewish communities
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert, urging caution among New York's Jewish communities regarding potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes as Passover approaches.
Former North Dakota senator sentenced to 10 years for child sex travel
A former North Dakota state senator has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for traveling to Prague with the intent of engaging in commercial sex with children.
Lynchburg man receives over eight-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses
A Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for trafficking drugs and possessing firearms.
Supreme Court upholds ATF rule on ghost guns amid gun violence concerns
On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule regulating ghost guns, after a coalition of 24 attorneys general, led by Attorney General Kwame Raoul, filed an amicus brief.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl, heroin
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for federal drug trafficking violations.
Mexican national faces federal charges for drug and firearm offenses in Utah
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, has indicted a Mexican national living in Salt Lake County on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.
Father-son duo charged with fentanyl trafficking and gun sales
A father and son from the Westside area of Los Angeles were arrested on federal criminal complaints for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and selling firearms.
Tunica County man convicted for illegal ammunition possession linked to homicide
A Tunica County man has been found guilty by a federal jury for possessing ammunition illegally after previously being convicted of a felony.
Illinois and 49 states file for $39 million drug price settlement with Apotex
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, together with a bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general, has filed for preliminary approval of a $39.1 million settlement with the generic drug manufacturer Apotex.
Florida man admits guilt in $2.3M Covid-19 unemployment fraud scheme
David Godin, a 34-year-old from Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Georgia man indicted for alleged sweepstakes scam targeting victims nationwide
A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Jimmy Smith, a 30-year-old resident of Hinesville, Georgia, on charges related to a sweepstakes scam.