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Westerly man sentenced to prison for child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Westerly man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 10 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting a victim under the age of 14 in 2021 and 2022.
Attorney General Bailey secures restraining order against new student loan scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has secured a temporary restraining order against the Biden-Harris Administration’s new student loan scheme. The court order follows just two days after the suit was filed to challenge the unpublished rule.
Nigerian brothers sentenced for role in fatal teen sextortion scheme
The Justice Department announced today that Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, both of Lagos, Nigeria, were each sentenced to 210 months in prison and five years of supervised release for conspiracy to sexually exploit minors. On March 25, 2022, 17-year-old high school student Jordan DeMay of Marquette, Michigan died as a result of this sextortion scheme, which targeted over 100 other victims.
North Charleston man faces nine charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Eric Gibbs, 61, of North Charleston, S.C., on nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, Charleston County Sheriff's Office, and Homeland Security Investigations, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Former Neosho County Attorney pleads guilty and resigns
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office has secured guilty pleas from former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston on charges of misuse of public funds and a sales tax violation. The conviction for misuse of public funds necessitates forfeiture of office, leading to Thuston's resignation on August 13, 2024.
TV presenter charged with violating U.S sanctions imposed on Russia
The Department of Justice today unsealed two indictments charging Dimitri Simes, 76, and Anastasia Simes, 55, both of Huntly, Virginia, and Russia with two separate schemes to violate U.S. sanctions.
Six Russians indicted over alleged hacking targeting Ukrainian government
In an indictment unsealed today, a grand jury in Maryland charged six computer hackers, all residents and nationals of the Russian Federation, with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and wire fraud conspiracy. Five of the defendants were officers in Unit 29155 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), a military intelligence agency. The sixth individual was a civilian already under indictment for conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and is now also charged with wire fraud conspiracy.
America First Legal sues New York ethics commission over judge's financial records
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit against the Ethics Commission for the New York State Unified Court System and Judge Juan Merchan. The legal action, initiated today, concerns the refusal to produce Judge Merchan’s financial disclosures from 2018-2024, as mandated by law.
Caregiving company owner arrested for over $20K in Medicaid fraud
Attorney General Moody announces arrest of caregiving company owner for Medicaid fraud
Russian GRU officers charged with hacking Ukrainian government
Six computer hackers, all residents and nationals of the Russian Federation, have been charged in an indictment with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and wire fraud conspiracy. Five of the defendants were officers in Unit 29155 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), a military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. The sixth individual was a civilian already under indictment for conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and is now also charged with wire fraud conspiracy. The defendants are alleged to have committed cyber attacks in...
Upstate man sentenced for sexual exploitation of minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Gabriel Hostetler, an Upstate man, to prison for the sexual exploitation of minors. On September 3, 2024, Hostetler pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree, in Pickens County before Judge William C. McMaster III.
Voters face crucial decision impacting US judiciary this November
Our choice for President of the United States this November will have far-reaching impacts on the U.S. Supreme Court and our entire judicial system. Voters should be asking themselves: what kind of country do you want to live in? What kind of future do you want to leave for the next generation? Because the judicial choices made by President Trump during his first term present a clear – and concerning – picture of what another four years would mean for the bench and for our country.
Legislative Council announces bill drafting seminar for state agency staff
State agency staff members responsible for drafting bills for the 2025 legislative session are encouraged to attend a legislative drafting seminar. The event, sponsored by the Legislative Council staff, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the State Capitol.
Attorney General Miyares issues opinion on cooperation with federal immigration agencies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion emphasizing the capacity of local and state law enforcement to collaborate with federal agencies in enforcing immigration laws.
Assistant Attorney General announces charges against Russian military officers
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen announced charges against five officers of the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU, and one civilian Russian cyber-criminal for their involvement in cyber intrusions. The announcement was made alongside U.S. Attorney Erek Barron for the District of Maryland and Special Agent in Charge William DelBagno of the FBI Baltimore Field Office.
Kenner man arrested for distribution of juvenile pornography
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Kenner man on September 5, 2024.
Nebraska Attorney General warns residents about new crypto extortion scheme
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a Consumer Alert regarding a recent email extortion scam reported numerous times. Some Nebraskans have received highly personalized emails threatening to release allegedly embarrassing content unless the victim sends a large sum of money to a Bitcoin address. The scammer used the victim’s personal information, address, and an internet street image of their address in the scam email. The use of personal information can make these scams more frightening and believable.
Mercer County Woman Sentenced to Suspended Jail Term and Ordered to Pay Full Restitution after Stealing $268K by Fraudulently Collecting State Pension Benefits
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a Mercer County woman for her theft of more than $268,000 in the form of survivor benefits she fraudulently collected from her deceased husband’s pension, knowing she was no longer eligible for the payments after she had remarried.
New York AG releases guide against AI-generated election misinformation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a guide titled “Protecting New Yorkers from AI-Generated Election Misinformation” to help residents identify and report misinformation created by artificial intelligence (AI) concerning the upcoming November elections. AI tools can produce fake or misleading videos, images, or audio that impersonate individuals or candidates, potentially influencing voter behavior. Such content can cause confusion and have significant impacts when rapidly disseminated through social media platforms.
Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses abortion amendment lawsuit filed by convicted felon
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by convicted felon Oscar Stilley. The lawsuit aimed to revive the Arkansas Abortion Amendment by challenging Secretary of State John Thurston’s rejection of signatures collected by uncertified paid canvassers under Act 1413 of 2013.