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Four men sentenced for armed robbery of marijuana stash house
William Lewis Daniels, a 26-year-old from Texas, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison.
Washington leads states in legal challenge against Trump's national energy emergency
Washington state, along with 14 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Indian national charged with multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud
An Indian national, Mohammed Asif, is facing charges of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with American Labworks LLC.
Southern District files over 300 border security-related cases
U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 300 cases involving 302 individuals have been filed between May 2 and May 8 as part of ongoing efforts to secure the southern border.
New Jersey woman sentenced for forced labor involving Nigerian victims
A New Jersey resident, Bolaji Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for engaging in forced labor and other related federal offenses.
Lebanese man sentenced for Ponzi scheme defrauding millions
On May 8, 2025, Henry Abdo, a 48-year-old Lebanese national, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by United States District Court Judge William P. Dimitrouleas.
Foreign national pleads guilty to illegal entry into United States
Lordson Mboko Mavungu, a 23-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States.
Attorney General urges action on Medicaid reimbursement amid health center layoffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has called on state leadership to address the issue of Medicaid reimbursement rates following the announcement that Providence Community Health Centers will lay off 10% of its workforce.
Former private equity executives sentenced for defrauding over 10K investors
Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn sentenced David Gentile and Jeffry Schneider to prison for their involvement in a scheme that defrauded over 10,000 investors.
Court orders restoration of education funds cut by Trump administration
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has obtained a court order mandating the Trump administration to reinstate states' access to key Department of Education programs.
Arizona charges over 300 individuals for immigration-related offenses
During a week-long enforcement operation from May 3 to May 9, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 314 individuals with immigration-related crimes.
Coalition challenges Trump's national energy emergency executive order
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging an executive order that declares a "National Energy Emergency."
Two South Gate men charged with robbing gamblers leaving casinos
Two South Gate men face federal charges for allegedly committing a series of armed robberies targeting gamblers leaving local casinos.
Justice Department seeks court approval to end Albuquerque police oversight
The Justice Department and the City of Albuquerque have jointly requested the U.S. District Court to approve the termination of a federal consent decree that has governed the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) since 2015.
Three charged in transnational financial crime involving bank fraud
A man from Los Angeles appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III, in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
McDonald honored with outstanding student award at MSU
Avory McDonald, who serves as an Administrative Assistant to the Court Administrator of Unit 4, has been honored with the Outstanding Student of the Business Department Award at MSU in Minot.
Attorneys General highlight antitrust enforcement with ex-FTC Chair Lina Khan
In a recent episode of the podcast "Pantsuits and Lawsuits," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss antitrust enforcement with Lina Khan, former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Colombian official sentenced for laundering $1M bribe proceeds
A Colombian national has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy involving bribes.
Gang member sentenced to two decades for drug trafficking
On May 8, 2025, Daniel Thorr Gatlin, a documented gang member of the Sureños or "Sur 13," was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
International cybercrime operation dismantles major botnet services
A domain seizure warrant has been unsealed, and an indictment charges four foreign nationals with conspiracy and other computer crimes, according to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.