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Georgia man receives over 19-year sentence for drug distribution
A Georgia man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and heroin.
Coalition challenges Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of 13 state attorneys general, issued a statement following a federal judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order aimed at terminating...
California DOJ ready for hearing on reproductive rights lawsuit against hospital
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the state's readiness to defend reproductive rights in a hearing concerning Providence St. Joseph Hospital's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Justice.
Undocumented immigrant indicted for receiving child pornography
An undocumented immigrant residing in St. Charles County, Missouri, has been indicted by a U.S. District Court in St. Louis on charges related to child pornography.
Investiture ceremony for Judge Ryan J. Younggren set for March 7, 2025
The investiture ceremony for Judge Ryan J. Younggren of the East Central Judicial District is scheduled for March 7, 2025.
Florida warns residents about romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
Ahead of Valentine's Day, the Florida Attorney General's Office is advising residents to remain vigilant against romance scams.
Attorney General Ellison leads multistate suit against Elon Musk's executive powers
February 13, 2025 (SAINT PAUL) — Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside attorneys general from 13 other states, has initiated a lawsuit against Elon Musk, challenging what they describe as an unlawful delegation of executive power.
Attorney General urges new education board members to prioritize independent judgment
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has called on the newly appointed members of Oklahoma's State Board of Education to exercise independent judgment, separate from Governor Stitt and State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Justice Department settles harassment case with Albuquerque apartment complex
The Justice Department has reached a $360,000 settlement with the owners and former property manager of St. Anthony Plaza Apartments in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Multi-state coalition urges Senate action on HALT Fentanyl Act
Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined forces with a multi-state coalition urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
US attorney files action against alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office in Boston has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Tether, and Ethereum, allegedly obtained through an online investment fraud scheme.
Former finance director pleads guilty to embezzling over $320k from non-profit
Jarrett Lewis, a former finance director from Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that embezzled over $320,000 from a local non-profit advocacy organization.
Masonry contractor executive pleads guilty in bribery scheme involving Amtrak project
Donald Seefeldt, a former executive at a masonry contractor, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery.
Beckley man pleads guilty to escaping federal reentry facility
Kishaun Andre Jones, a 25-year-old resident of Beckley, has pleaded guilty to charges of escape after leaving a federal reentry facility without permission.
Chicago man pleads guilty to $1.5 million SNAP benefits fraud
A Chicago man has confessed in federal court to illegally obtaining over $1.5 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Attorney General Bonta challenges Elon Musk's role in Trump Administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging Elon Musk's alleged unconstitutional exercise of power.
Real estate executive charged with $30 million bank fraud scheme
Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced the arrest of Kevin Feng Gao.
Las Vegas couple sentenced for darknet drug trafficking
Rushan Lavar Reed and Celeste Nicole Reed, both residents of Las Vegas, Nevada, were sentenced to federal prison terms in U.S. District Court for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Dominican man residing in Methuen has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Harrison County doctor pleads guilty to distributing controlled substances
A Harrison County doctor, Michael Gainey, 70, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.