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New Jersey man charged with sex trafficking; couple accused of forced labor conspiracy
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Treva Edwards, 60, on charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and forced labor.
Anderson couple sentenced for exploiting infant; receive combined 75-year federal prison term
Jamie M. Powell and Richard Smith, residents of Anderson, Indiana, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Memphis men receive over three decades in prison for business robbery
Three men from Memphis have been sentenced to a combined total of over 30 years in federal prison for their involvement in a business robbery that took place in the fall of 2021.
Bonta seeks court order to stop restructuring at Health Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in seeking a preliminary injunction to halt the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Mexican national sentenced for drug conspiracy and illegal reentry
Jesus Alejandro Bojorquez-Moreno, a 37-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by United States District Court Judge Angela M. Martinez.
Attorneys general urge court to uphold order protecting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his participation in a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitting an amicus brief in the case of National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought.
AG Nessel challenges Trump's energy order with multistate lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, together with 14 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's declaration of an "energy emergency."
Former attorney charged with evading taxes on $1 million
An indictment was unsealed today in Washington, charging Richard Graham Foote O’Donoghue, a former attorney from the District of Columbia now residing in the United Kingdom, with tax evasion and making false statements to federal authorities.
California DOJ releases findings on Kyle Sostek shooting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Kyle Sostek in Sugar Loaf, California.
Everett residents face federal charges for fentanyl distribution
Two Everett residents are facing federal charges for their involvement in drug distribution activities, specifically related to the possession of over seven kilograms of fentanyl powder.
Mail contractor pleads guilty to check forgery and mail theft
Rachel Watts Sanders, a 40-year-old resident of Loranger, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and mail theft.
8th Circuit issues ruling in Travis Almer v. Justin Hanson case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has reached a decision in the case of Travis Almer v. Justin Hanson, under U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 24-3294.
Attorneys general sue Trump over "energy emergency" benefiting fossil fuels
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency.” The coalition argues that the declaration, made on Inauguration Day...
Former EDD employee sentenced over COVID-19 jobless benefit fraud
A former employee of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and her ex-boyfriend have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 jobless benefits.
West Virginia woman receives over 12-year sentence for drug-related charges
Stephanie Ann Allen, a 34-year-old resident of West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison.
Windham man sentenced for conspiracy involving Clean Air Act violations
A Windham resident has been sentenced in Portland's U.S. District Court for conspiring to tamper with environmental monitoring devices on diesel vehicles, violating the Clean Air Act, and obstructing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Maryland man indicted on multiple charges including wire fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted Andrew Langford, a 49-year-old resident of Ft.
Baltimore man receives over six-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
Derek Harvey, a 36-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison.
Arizona Investigation Honored at National HIDTA Awards
Last month, Attorney General Kris Mayes and agents and prosecutors at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) were honored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for their part in the High Intensity Drug Task Force Area (HIDTA) investigation, ‘Operation Double Down,’ at the 2025 National HIDTA Awards ceremony.
New York Man Convicted of Medicaid Fraud and Tax Evasion, Will Pay $1.8 Million in Restitution
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a New York man who pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and tax evasion.