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Iowa Supreme Court hears high-profile employment termination case
The Iowa Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Lamoni on April 15.
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in major child nutrition fraud case
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed, a resident of Minneapolis, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a $250 million fraud scheme.
Federal prison nurse faces charges for sexual conduct and false statements
An Iowa woman, Jessica Lynn Larson, has been indicted on charges of abusive sexual contact with an inmate and making false statements to federal law enforcement, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
MS-13 leader faces terrorism charges in Long Island court
Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, known as "Veterano de Tribus," was arraigned in Central Islip's federal court on charges of terrorism and racketeering.
Toyota subsidiary fined over $1 billion for emissions fraud scheme
Hino Motors Ltd., a subsidiary of Toyota, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan after pleading guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving emissions fraud and smuggling.
California couple sentenced for mail order drug trafficking
A federal district judge in Ft.
Former peer center director pleads guilty to embezzlement
Yesterday, Tanya Hobson, 45, from Kingston, admitted guilt to one count of embezzlement involving amounts between $200 and $1,000.
Littleton man sentenced for preparing false tax returns
A Littleton man, Thuan Bui, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in preparing false tax documents.
Jury convicts man for voluntary manslaughter at gender-reveal party
A jury in Washington, D.C., has found Nyjell Outler guilty of voluntary manslaughter while armed for the 2021 shooting death of Demetris Johnson.
Leader of "Operation Fox Hunt" sentenced for acting as illegal agent
Quanzhong An has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in a federal court in Brooklyn.
Paxton sues Coppell ISD over alleged illegal CRT teachings
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) officials, accusing them of unlawfully incorporating critical race theory (CRT) into their teaching practices.
Putnam County nurse practitioner admits to healthcare fraud charges
Shawn R. Blankenship, a 54-year-old nurse practitioner from Winfield, has admitted to four counts of health care fraud in Charleston, West Virginia.
Maryland woman sentenced for defacing federal property during Washington D.C protest
Isabella Giordano, a 21-year-old resident of Towson, Maryland, has been sentenced to six months of probation for her actions following a protest on July 24, 2024.
Indian national convicted for intent to distribute MDMA in Eastern Washington
A federal jury has found Jaskaran Singh, a 31-year-old from Gujarat, India, guilty of possession with intent to distribute over 170 pounds of MDMA in Eastern Washington.
Rhode Island AG sues debt-management group over alleged illegal fees
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has initiated legal action against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group, PLLC, accusing them of violating Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).
Court calendar updates enhance functionality with layout adjustments
Judiciary staff have made backend updates to improve the functionality of public court calendars.
Massachusetts man sentenced for child exploitation charges
Frank Twing, Sr., a 33-year-old resident of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 25 years of supervised release.
Charlotte man receives 20-year sentence for trafficking cocaine
A Charlotte man, Kinte Fisher, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing large quantities of cocaine from Charlotte to Wilmington over a period spanning early 2017 to July 2022.
Santa Rosa man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking
A resident of Santa Rosa has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Hazleton men face federal charges for alleged fentanyl trafficking
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that two men from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, have been indicted on drug trafficking charges.