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Attorney General Nessel Stands with Transgender Military Members in Challenge to President Trump’s Discriminatory Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit aiming to block the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military.
Frederick County Woman Convicted of Felony Theft After Stealing 65K to Pay Restitution in a Different Theft Case
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Cheryl Leigh Gray, 50, of Middletown, Maryland, pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Frederick County to one count of felony theft of $25,000-$100,000.
AG Rayfield urges EPA to reinstate pesticide ban
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to reinstate its prior ban of a harmful pesticide on almost a dozen food crops.
AG Sunday Warns Pennsylvanians to be Aware of Online Romance Scams During Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for potential scammers online targeting people looking for relationships.
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Elizabeth Police Officer in Connection with Fatal Vehicle Collision in Elizabeth, N.J., on December 10, 2023
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against an Elizabeth police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a December 10, 2023 fatal motor vehicle crash in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Update on Death Investigation in Exeter, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Exeter Police Chief Stephan Poulin announce the following update on the ongoing investigation into the death of Janet Rischeill Kelsen (age 88), of Exeter, New Hampshire.
NYC apartments returned to rent stabilization after illegal deregulation
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas have announced the re-regulation of 21 apartments in New York City.
Aryan Brotherhood members convicted in racketeering case involving murder
Following a four-week trial, three members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were convicted of racketeering activities that included murder, drug trafficking, fraud, and robbery.
Timothy J. Racicot named acting U.S. attorney for Montana
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana has announced that Timothy J. Racicot is now serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney.
City of Bismarck seeks assistant city attorney with a March 14 application deadline
The City of Bismarck is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant City Attorney.
McAllen resident charged with arson faces federal court appearance
A McAllen resident, Daniel Eduardo Rivera, aged 36, has been charged with arson and possession of a destructive device. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges.
Coalition sues New York over Climate Change Superfund Act
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of attorneys general, has initiated legal action against New York.
Court allows climate change lawsuit against ExxonMobil to proceed
A Ramsey County court has ruled that Attorney General Keith Ellison's lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, and the American Petroleum Institute (API) will proceed in state court.
Huntington man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
Ampless Ray Lilly, a 52-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Raudel Miranda-Martinez, aged 44, has pled guilty to the reentry of a previously removed alien.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Atlanta-area tax preparers over alleged fraud
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against three tax return preparers in the Atlanta area.
D.C. man sentenced for robbing Jersey Shore pharmacy
Ashawntea Henderson, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 52-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in the robbery of a Jersey Shore pharmacy.
Mexican national charged with illegal reentry into U.S., faces potential prison time
A Mexican national, Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.
Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to reconsider Penn Central decision
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Penn Central decision, a case that has been in place for nearly 50 years.