Legal News Line News
Mexican national pleads guilty to drug charges in West Virginia
Israel Chaires-Villa, a 22-year-old Mexican national, entered a guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Charleston, West Virginia.
Mescalero man charged with assault causing severe injuries
A Mescalero man is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in severe injuries.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s Attacks on Americans
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data.
Attorney General Ford, Coalition of 11 Other Attorneys General Release Statement on DOGE Access to Sensitive Personal Information
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in releasing the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury granting Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) staffers access to sensitive payment systems containing Americans’ personally identifiable information.
Ellison joins coalition affirming legality of workplace diversity initiatives
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general to provide guidance on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the workplace.
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, siding with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of states.
Ardmore man sentenced for unlicensed firearm dealings
David Haskell Moore, a 69-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to five years of probation and 12 months of home detention for dealing firearms without a license.
Beckley man sentenced for federal gun crime after traffic stop
Myles Robert Williams, a 37-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, received an eight-year and four-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Arizona Attorney General warns against rising threat of romance scams
This Valentine's Day, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is cautioning residents about the prevalence of romance scams.
Missouri woman sentenced for wire fraud involving over $400K
Michelle L. Bernskoetter, a 37-year-old resident of Wheeling, Missouri, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady.
Mexican citizen sentenced to over six years for drug distribution and illegal re-entry
Luis Alberto Sanchez-Espinoza, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund.
Michael M. Simpson becomes acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Louisiana
Duane A. Evans has stepped down from his role as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, effective February 12, 2025.
Florida AG secures injunction against real estate firm over deceptive practices
The Florida Attorney General's Office has obtained an injunction against MV Realty, a real estate agency based in Florida, and its principals.
Ohio company faces charges over illegal aircraft parts exports to Russia
Flighttime Enterprises Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, and three of its employees face federal charges related to an alleged scheme to export aircraft parts to Russia without necessary licenses from the Department of...
Maryland's DNA law leads to conviction in decade-old sexual assault case
Samuel Peaks, a 36-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been convicted by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Hedge fund founder pleads guilty to fraud in $5 million investment scheme
Mina Tadrus, the founder of a hedge fund purportedly driven by artificial intelligence, pled guilty to investment adviser fraud in Brooklyn's federal courthouse.
Charleston man faces charges for child sexual exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Samuel Arose Arenas, a 25-year-old resident of Charleston, South Carolina.
Former student doctor admits guilt in child pornography case
A former student doctor in Albuquerque has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.
Guatemalan and Chinese nationals face charges for illegal border crossing
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced charges against Juan Carlos Jacinto-Ramos, a Guatemalan citizen, and Qing Zhu from China.
Louisville man receives decade-long federal sentence for meth distribution
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine-related charges.