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Florida man sentenced for money laundering conspiracy involving $603K fraud
A Florida resident, Charles Wilson Stout, has been sentenced to time served followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Omaha man receives over 14 years for meth distribution
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Jose Israel Robledo, a 45-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.
Two teens indicted for alleged shooting near high school
Saki Frost and Azhari Graves, both 18 and residents of Washington, D.C., have been indicted on charges related to a shooting incident near Dunbar High School.
State AGs challenge Trump administration's efforts against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with 23 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief in the case of Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
State attorneys general urge Senate committee to support ending national energy emergency
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with attorneys general from 11 other states, has called on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to support S.J. Res. 10.
Mexican national charged with illegal reentry into U.S., faces possible prison time
A 38-year-old Mexican national, Cesar Ruiz-Aguilar, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.
Audit praises Minnesota's Conviction Review Unit led by Attorney General Ellison
Attorney General Keith Ellison's Conviction Review Unit (CRU) received commendation from an external audit conducted by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.
Boston man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A Boston man has admitted to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Court denies Norwalk's motion against state's housing lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have expressed their views following a Los Angeles County Superior Court decision.
Fredericksburg man sentenced for distributing fake oxycodone with fentanyl
A Fredericksburg man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills.
Attorney General Nessel issues consumer alert on recognizing hacked email accounts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert aimed at helping residents recognize and respond to hacked email accounts.
Michigan AG joins challenge against Trump's refugee program suspension
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 19 other state attorneys general in challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that suspends the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.
Attorney General urges FDA action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of 37 states and territories in urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against the production and distribution of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs.
Drug trafficker sentenced to 12 years for fatal fentanyl poisoning
Raul Silva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling narcotics, including fentanyl, which led to the death of a 66-year-old woman in July 2019.
Wausau man receives eight-year sentence for meth trafficking
Bee Her, a 45-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Centerville woman admits embezzling $550k from farm co-op
A Centerville resident has admitted guilt in a case of wire fraud involving the embezzlement of $550,000 from her employer, a farmer-owned cooperative based in Herndon.
Bridgeport man sentenced for role in drug robbery conspiracy
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Andy Marte, also known as "AD," 31, of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the...
Attorney General opens investigation into civilian death involving NYPD
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of a civilian following an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.
America First Legal calls on Apple to end diversity programs amid shareholder concerns
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to Apple's CEO and Board of Directors, urging them to discontinue the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Honolulu man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation offenses
A Honolulu man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child exploitation offenses involving multiple minors.