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Four sentenced for roles in $110 million kickback conspiracy
Multiple individuals have been sentenced in a conspiracy involving kickbacks for prescription referrals, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Tennessee man faces charges over alleged firebombing at nonprofit center
A federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee has indicted Regan Darby Prater on charges of arson and carrying an explosive device.
Court rejects hospital's bid to dismiss lawsuit over emergency abortion care
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed approval following a Humboldt County Superior Court decision, which rejected Providence St. Joseph Hospital's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state.
Three men charged with illegal reentry into US after prior deportations
Last week, three men were charged in the Southern District of Indiana for unlawfully reentering the United States after previous deportations.
Recidivist sex offender sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
A sex offender in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Florida man charged with voter fraud after unlawful participation in elections
Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against Gerald Kight, a registered sexual offender and convicted felon, for voter fraud.
Maryland businessman sentenced for fraudulent CARES Act loan applications
David Epstein, a businessman from Owings Mills, Maryland, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison followed by 12 months of home incarceration.
Dubuque man sentenced for attempted assault on police officer
A Dubuque man, Kentrell Vantrice Powell, was sentenced to over twelve years in federal prison for attempting to discharge a firearm at a police officer.
New Orleans man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession
Shane Bolden, a 36-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Federal detainee pleads guilty to possessing contraband at Wyatt Detention Center
A federal detainee has admitted to possessing contraband while being held at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center.
South Dakota man sentenced to 20 years for sexual abuse on reservation
A Kyle, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexual abuse on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Louis James Swallow, 22, on May 1, 2025.
Fraudulent pool contractor sentenced to 20 years in prison
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has secured a 20-year prison sentence for James Ivan Staten, Jr., the owner of Olympus Pools.
El Salvadorian and Guatemalan nationals indicted for unlawful reentry into the U.S
An El Salvadorian national and a Guatemalan national have been indicted on charges of unlawful reentry into the United States, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Castle Shannon resident faces federal drug and firearms charges
A Castle Shannon resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to narcotics and firearms violations, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Attleboro man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
An Attleboro resident, Eric Brault, has entered a guilty plea in a Boston federal court for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Former credit union manager sentenced for embezzlement
A former employee of Altana Federal Credit Union in Billings, Montana, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for embezzlement.
Cleveland drug trafficking ring faces federal indictment
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted 19 individuals associated with a Cleveland-based drug trafficking ring.
Five ex-USPS employees charged with mail theft
A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted five former employees of the U.S. Postal Service on charges related to mail theft.
Colombian citizen charged with cocaine distribution intent in Miami
A Colombian citizen has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine in Miami.
Michigan AG supports bill to enhance consumer protection
Yesterday, the Michigan Department of Attorney General's Corporate Oversight Division Chief, Jason Evans, testified before the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.