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Maine men sentenced for roles in northern drug trafficking ring
Two Maine men were sentenced in separate hearings at the U.S. District Court in Bangor for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation spanning northern Maine. U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann handed down sentences to Joshua Jerrell,...
Boston woman sentenced for COVID-relief fund fraud scheme
A Boston woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Brockton men face federal charges over alleged shootout incident
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted four men from Brockton for their alleged involvement in a shootout that injured a woman.
Perrytown coach sentenced for sexual abuse of teenage student
A Perrytown ISD coach has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.
Los Angeles lawyer sentenced for evading over $7 million in taxes
Milton C. Grimes, a Los Angeles attorney, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for evading more than $7.2 million in taxes over two decades.
West Hartford man sentenced for role in catalytic converter theft conspiracy
Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Yanquee Rodriguez, also known as "Yankster Rodriguez," has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.
Virginia man sentenced for drug smuggling conspiracy involving Massachusetts connections
A Virginia man has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug smuggling operation linked to Massachusetts and Virginia.
Arizona joins FTC in lawsuit against John Deere over repair restrictions
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined forces with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four other state attorneys general in a legal action against Deere & Company, commonly known as John Deere.
Raleigh-area man sentenced for drug trafficking after failed attempt to flush evidence
A man from Fuquay Varina, involved in a significant drug trafficking organization operating around Raleigh, has been sentenced to 138 months in prison.
Sinaloa Cartel member indicted for alleged drug conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, on charges of drug conspiracy and firearm offenses.
Mayes criticizes Trump's actions as authoritarian; vows legal challenges
Attorney General Mayes has issued a strong condemnation of recent actions by the Trump administration, describing them as "dictatorial and authoritarian."
Swissvale resident indicted for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Robert Prater, a 33-year-old resident of Swissvale, Pennsylvania, on charges of violating federal firearms law.
Mexican national sentenced for role in human smuggling at northern border
A Mexican national involved in a human smuggling operation along the northern U.S. border has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
Former officer receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
A San Juan resident has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Somerset County woman charged with robbing Princeton bank
A woman from Somerset County, New Jersey, has been arrested and charged with bank robbery.
Attorney General Ford joins Coalition of 20 Attorneys General In Urging Senate to Demand Answers on Retaliation Efforts from FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, urging the Senate to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to return for further questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee. T
Lavaughn Barnett found to have violated New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County Superior Court—Northern Judicial District has found that Lavaughn Barnett violated the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act.
States sue Deere & Company over alleged monopolistic repair practices
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined forces with four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a legal action against Deere & Company.
Sioux Falls man receives over six-year sentence for gun and drug charges
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison following his conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and distribution of methamphetamine.
Illinois man sentenced to prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Charles Huelsmann, a 63-year-old resident of Germantown, Illinois, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.