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Las Vegas woman admits guilt in nearly $100M COVID-19 tax fraud scheme
A Nevada resident, Candies Goode-McCoy, has admitted to conspiring to defraud the United States by filing false claims for COVID-19 related employment tax credits.
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into US after prior deportations
A Mexican national, Victor Jesus Apodaca-Gomez, also known as Carlos Alberto Cardenas, appeared in court in Las Vegas to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after being deported twice.
Miami cryptocurrency founder sentenced for wire fraud
The founder of CluCoin, a cryptocurrency token project based in Miami, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison.
Jackson man receives over four-year sentence for firearm possession
A Jackson man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Benson man sentenced to ten years for drug possession in Nash County
A Benson man, Keith Antonio Mcdougald, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a substance containing fentanyl.
Carbon County man pleads no contest to posing as medical professional
A Carbon County man, Adam Herman, has entered a no-contest plea to multiple felonies for impersonating a medical professional and administering care, resulting in claims paid by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.
Minnesota leaders propose $5M act for widespread medical debt relief
Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside Senator Liz Boldon and Representative Liz Reyer, has introduced the Minnesota Medical Debt Reset Act (SF 1347).
Asheboro man sentenced for firearm charge after pleading guilty
An Asheboro man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Randall S. Galyon of the Middle District of North Carolina.
Head of consulting firm settles over alleged misuse of disaster loan funds
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that Ronald Hoplamazian, a resident of Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $3,277,486.35 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Spokane Valley man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material
On February 13, 2025, Nicholas James Thieschafer from Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice.
Oklahoma AG criticizes governor's use of budget numbers for proposed tax plan
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed a lack of confidence in the budget numbers used by Governor Kevin Stitt to justify his proposed tax plan.
State attorneys general criticize VP Vance's comments on judicial review
Vice President Vance's recent remarks on judicial review have sparked a strong response from ten state attorneys general.
Man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy in St. Tammany Parish
A man from Madisonville, Louisiana, Alvarez Joseph Cyprian, aged 23, has been sentenced for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
Las Vegas woman pleads guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A Las Vegas resident, Kelly Ann Mogavero, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges after defrauding over $137,000 from COVID-19 relief programs.
Texas man pleads guilty in major methamphetamine conspiracy
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Leroy Otero, a 35-year-old resident of Texas, has pled guilty to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.
Lexington man sentenced for drug trafficking involving methamphetamine and fentanyl
A Lexington resident, Sanchaze Roberts, 28, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves handed down the 151-month sentence after Roberts was found guilty of...
State AGs challenge Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit to block President Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Kansas woman convicted for husband's murder at Fort Riley
A Kansas woman has been found guilty of murdering her husband, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley.
Starr County felon sentenced for firearm possession
A 46-year-old man from Starr County has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearms, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Josh Kaul addresses data privacy concerns in case against Trump Administration
Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a statement regarding a court hearing involving a case against the Trump Administration.