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San Diego indictments target alleged Sinaloa Cartel money launderers
Federal grand jury indictments unsealed in San Diego have accused five individuals of money laundering on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years for drug conspiracy
James Walker Stewart, 38, has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being found guilty of drug trafficking offenses.
Lottery scam targets elderly; four indicted on charges
Four individuals face federal charges from a Pittsburgh grand jury for their alleged roles in a fraudulent international lottery scheme targeting the elderly.
Placer County man sentenced to 5 years for child exploitation offenses
Randy Anger, a 57-year-old resident of Carnelian Bay, was sentenced to five years in prison for offenses related to child exploitation.
Lowndes County man gets five years for illegal firearm possession
A man from Lowndes County, Mississippi, was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession.
Prince George’s County District Court offers educational program for students
The Prince George’s County District Court is offering a program for high school students called Schools in the Court.
San Francisco resident found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Presidio shooting
A federal jury has found Leion Butler, also known as Leniyah Butler, guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man in the Presidio, San Francisco.
Philadelphia man sentenced to 188 months for drug trafficking
Rodney Johnson, a 48-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization in North Central West Virginia.
Venezuelan charged with assault on federal officer after incident in Denver
Abraham Gonzalez Romero, a 23-year-old Venezuelan national, has been charged with forcibly assaulting a federal officer.
Harrisburg resident indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has revealed that David Gladden, 46, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury.
Romanian sentenced to 24 months for fraud and identity theft in Pennsylvania
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has reported the sentencing of Stefan-Alin Doleanu, a Romanian national, for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
New Orleans man receives 92-month sentence for illegal firearm possession
On March 25, 2025, Caresses Perique, 38, received a 92-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession.
Authorities warn against rising teenage victimization by online groups
Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning to parents regarding an online trend involving groups such as 764, which is reportedly targeting teenagers by promoting violent and harmful activities.
Nebraska invites insights on guardianship system through Supreme Court survey
The Nebraska Supreme Court Office of Public Guardian is inviting individuals with an interest in adult guardianships to participate in an online survey.
New York company halts discriminatory pricing targeting Jewish customers during Passover
New York Attorney General Letitia James has successfully halted discriminatory practices at Super 4 Seasons, a car wash company in Rockland County, following an investigation by her office.
Huntington man receives probation for unlawful firearms dealing
Timothy Ryan Wolfe, aged 39, from Huntington, has been sentenced to three years of federal probation with one year of home detention.
Rotterdam man sentenced to 27 months for illegal shotgun possession
Jesse Taber, a 46-year-old resident of Rotterdam, New York, received a sentence of 27 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a shotgun, as per a recent announcement by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan Miller,...
Man sentenced to 10-year prison term for attack on Safe Passage Ambassador in DC
Ray Stover, a 43-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 10-year prison sentence last Friday for stabbing a Safe Passage Ambassador near Ron Brown High School.
Washington, D.C. Partner Todd Rosenberg Deepens Firm’s Transactional Capabilities
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Healthcare partner Todd Rosenberg has joined the firm in Washington, D.C. Rosenberg was most recently a partner at Crowell & Moring.Rosenberg is the 16th partner over the last year to join Sheppard Mullin’s rapidly growing Healthcare team and follows most recent lateral partners Gene Besen, Margia Corner, Elisha Kobre, Scarlett Singleton Nokes, Hoyt Sze and Ashley Wheelock.
Reed Smith partner Casey Laffey featured in Crain’s New York Business’ list of leading litigators
Casey D. Laffey, a partner and co-chair of Reed Smith’s Global Commercial Disputes Group, has been named to Crain’s New York Business’ 2025 roster of Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys in New York, the global law firm announced.