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Lacombe resident sentenced for threatening Social Security Administration employee
John Joseph Keiper Jr., a 57-year-old resident of Lacombe, Louisiana, has been sentenced for threatening a federal employee.
Memphis man receives over two decades in prison for drug distribution
A Memphis man, Claibon Burrus, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison for drug distribution and possession of firearms.
Punxsutawney woman receives probation for social security fraud
A woman from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years of probation for theft of government funds.
AG Sunday encourages drug consumers to check refund eligibility following Apotex settlement
Attorney General Dave Sunday has called upon consumers to check their eligibility for refunds related to certain generic drugs.
Attorneys General seek legislative approval for jamming phones in jails and prisons
Attorney General Jeff Jackson of North Carolina, along with a bipartisan coalition of 31 Attorneys General, has sent a letter to Congress advocating for legislation that allows states to implement cell phone jamming systems in correctional...
St. Louis man sentenced for check fraud involving over $1.7 million
A man from St. Louis has been handed a significant prison sentence for his role in a widespread check fraud scheme.
AGs urge resistance against alleged bullying by Trump administration
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community.
Attorneys general oppose Trump's executive orders targeting legal community
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with 21 other attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community in response to President Trump's recent executive orders.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds regulation on ghost guns
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed his support following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld a rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) concerning ghost guns.
Attorney General Bonta responds to Trump's executive order on voting restrictions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to President Trump's recent executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections."
Philadelphia drug traffickers convicted for racketeering-related murders
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Kelvin Jimenez, also known as “Nip,” and Dominique Parker, referred to as “Dom,” for their involvement in a violent drug trafficking organization in Northeast Philadelphia.
Settlement reached with providers over false claims act violations
The United States has reached a settlement in a civil fraud lawsuit against Community Options, Inc. and Community Options New York, Inc., as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky for the Southern District of New York and Naomi...
Attorneys general coalition urges Congress to back anti-contraband cell phone bill
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a group of 30 attorneys general in a bipartisan effort to urge Congress to approve federal legislation aimed at curbing the use of contraband cell phones in prisons.
Medical device firm settles $550,000 False Claims Act allegation
The United States has reached a settlement with The Prometheus Group and its president, Richard Poore, over allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Judge John A. Thelen announces retirement effective August
Northeast Central Judicial District Judge John A. Thelen has announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2025.
Humble resident sentenced for falsifying firearms records tied to Iraq shipment
A resident of Humble, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for providing false information on firearms records.
Attorney General Bonta urges unity among lawyers amid presidential challenges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with 20 other state attorneys general, has issued an open letter urging the legal community to unite in defense of the rule of law.
Quincy woman sentenced for fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits
A Quincy resident, Crystal Gesumaria, has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Attorneys general urge Congress on prison cell phone jamming legislation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general urging Congress to address the issue of contraband cell phones in prisons.
Attorneys general urge Congress to allow cell phone jamming in prisons
Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a coalition of 26 state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would authorize states to implement cell phone jamming systems in prisons.