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Former Iowa worker convicted for role in PPP fraud conspiracy
A former worker at a meatpacking plant in Algona, Iowa, has been convicted of fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
State attorneys general challenge Trump's energy emergency declaration
Attorney General Mayes has joined forces with 14 other state attorneys general to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Edmond man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Kenneth Lynch, a 45-year-old resident of Edmond, has entered a guilty plea for the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
Lawsuit challenges Trump's national energy emergency declaration
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has initiated a lawsuit, joined by 14 other states, to contest President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Oklahoma City man receives over four years for illegal ammunition possession
Alex Davon Hardimon, a 32-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition following a previous felony conviction.
Sioux City man pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy
Alexander Summers, a 29-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Pauls Valley man sentenced for defrauding buyers with false car sales
Andy Wayne Alexander, a 48-year-old resident of Pauls Valley, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud.
Minnesota AG challenges Trump's energy emergency order alongside 14 states
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with 14 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" under the National Emergencies Act.
Seattle man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking offenses
A Seattle man, Mohamed Abdirisak Mohamed, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones for his involvement in drug distribution and firearm offenses.
New Orleans resident pleads guilty in CARES Act fraud case
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Brandon Jarrow, also known as Brandi Jarrow, age 33, from New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Bronx gang members charged with murder in racketeering conspiracy
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, and Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the NYPD, announced the unsealing...
Queens deed theft ring: former mortgage broker convicted
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the conviction of Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, for her involvement in a deed theft ring in Queens.
Federal prosecutors file 176 border-related cases in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 176 border-related cases this week.
Lowell man receives nine-year sentence for trafficking fake Adderall containing meth
A Lowell man, Anthony Bryson, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed counterfeit prescription pills.
European nationals plead guilty to defrauding California benefit programs
Three individuals from Europe have pleaded guilty to charges related to the fraudulent withdrawal of benefits intended for low-income individuals in California.
Attorney General secures nine-year sentence against travel agent for immigrant fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a nine-year jail sentence for Iqbal Randhawa, a travel agent who defrauded members of the South Asian community in Northern California.
Guatemalan national indicted for illegal re-entry after previous drug trafficking conviction
A Guatemalan national, previously deported after a drug trafficking conviction, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for illegal re-entry into the United States.
San Diego brothers accused of $8 million pandemic loan fraud
The United States government has filed a civil complaint against two brothers from San Diego County, alleging they fraudulently secured over $8 million in pandemic-related loans by providing false information on their applications.
Sherman felon receives 15-year sentence for firearm offense
A Sherman resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a firearms violation, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Oil rig worker pleads guilty to assault charges
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that James Magee, a 51-year-old resident of Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a co-worker on an oil platform.