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Michigan man pleads not guilty to federal firearms charge
John Austin, a 30-year-old from Michigan now residing in South Burlington, Vermont, entered a plea of not guilty to a federal firearms charge.
Lawsuit challenges Elon Musk's expanded powers under Trump administration
Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, alongside 13 other attorneys general, initiated legal proceedings to contest the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
Applicants seek appointment as judge in Seventh Judicial District
Matthew A. Headley and Michael L. Long, both residents of Norfolk, have submitted their applications for the position of District Court Judge in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District.
Beaumont man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender
A Beaumont resident has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Sacramento woman admits guilt in $2.6 million COVID-19 benefit fraud
Tabitha Leigh Markle, a 53-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation
Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
Detroit man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Tristian Gerrell-Robert Murphy, a 36-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to two years and 11 months in prison.
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a statement in response to a federal judge's preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship.
Greenwich man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges
David Dion, a 47-year-old resident of Greenwich, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Former Walgreens manager pleads guilty to orchestrating inside-job robberies
London Teeter, a 21-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to participating in a series of seven inside-job robberies at the Chinatown Walgreens where she was employed as a store manager.
Sin City Deciples member receives lengthy prison sentence for racketeering
Richard White, a 57-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 204 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon.
Mexican national sentenced after entering US illegally for the fourteenth time
A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States for the 14th time. U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei announced that Jose Estrada-Corpus, who pleaded guilty on December 5, 2024, was...
Buckeye Institute files suit against OAPSE over alleged illegal wage deductions
The Buckeye Institute has initiated another legal action against the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE), alleging illegal wage deductions.
Mexican national charged with bribery attempt after border patrol arrest
A Mexican national has been charged with federal offenses for allegedly attempting to bribe a U.S. Border Patrol Agent after being apprehended for illegal re-entry into the United States.
Reed Smith appoints Brian Farmer as new office managing partner in Richmond
Global law firm Reed Smith has appointed partner S. Brian Farmer to lead the firm’s Richmond office.
New year, new recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January.
U.S District Court Upholds Hawaiʻi’s Age-based Firearms Acquisition Law
The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai‘i upheld Hawaiʻi’s firearm age restriction laws, denying a motion for a preliminary injunction in a Second Amendment case, Elijah Pinales, et.al. v. Anne E. Lopez, No. 24-00496 JAO-WRP.
Attorney General Dana Nessel Issues Guidance to Michigan Healthcare Providers and Patients
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel shared an open letter to Michigan healthcare providers and patients with reminders on providing and seeking healthcare services in compliance with Michigan law.
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins multistate coalition in suing to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s attacks on Americans info and data
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF download) against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data.
Attorney General Labrador Joins Coalition Probing Activity Regarding Chinese Investments
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world’s top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments.