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Former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger returns to Jones Day in Minneapolis
Andrew M. (Andy) Luger has returned to the Firm's Minneapolis Office as a partner in the Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice.
Federal agencies address potential discrimination linked to workplace diversity initiatives
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have released documents aimed at educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Youngsville man sentenced to nearly two decades for armed drug trafficking
A Youngsville man, Samuel McCoy Oakley, Jr., was sentenced to 19 years in prison for armed drug trafficking involving cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana.
Cicero woman sentenced to 25 months for drug trafficking role
Erin Rushford, a 50-year-old former resident of Cicero, New York, received a 25-month prison sentence for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization.
Attorney General Bonta highlights free tax filing options ahead of deadline
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to inform Californians about free or low-cost tax filing options as Tax Day approaches.
Dominican national charged with money laundering conspiracy involving Mexican DTO
A Dominican national residing in Boston has been apprehended for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Iowa woman sentenced for distributing methamphetamine
A woman involved in distributing a large quantity of methamphetamine has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison.
Preston man sentenced for possessing child pornography
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has confirmed the conviction of Michael Thomas Baird, 35, on two counts of sexual exploitation of a child by possession of sexually exploitative material.
Brockport woman faces new bank fraud charges while awaiting previous sentencing
Patricia Hutchins, a 53-year-old resident of Brockport, New York, faces new charges of bank fraud and making false statements. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced these charges, which could result in a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Philadelphia man sentenced for cocaine smuggling after high-speed chase
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine through a Border Patrol checkpoint near Kingsville, Texas.
Georgia man faces charges for alleged involvement with Missouri teen
An underage girl from Missouri has been rescued after being allegedly involved in child sex crimes with a Georgia man.
Topsham man pleads guilty to firearms charges after burglary incident
A man from Topsham, Maine, Christopher Tucker, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a stolen firearm.
Attorney General investigates civilian death involving off-duty MTA officer
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian following a motor vehicle accident involving an off-duty Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police officer.
Ohio AG sues home décor retailer over alleged $380K consumer losses
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a retailer in the Youngstown area, Burke Décor, and its owner Erin Burke.
Attorney General sues Trump administration over blocked clean-energy funding
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside a coalition of attorneys general from California, Illinois, and Maine, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.
Pittsburgh man indicted for alleged fentanyl trafficking
A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.
Honduran citizen sentenced for possessing fake social security card
A Honduran citizen, Roney Vasquez-Pineda, has been sentenced to time served after being held in custody for 36 days.
Buffalo woman sentenced for filing false tax return
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Maureen Holleran, a 62-year-old resident of Buffalo, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing a false tax return.
Mother-son duo sentenced for operating illicit massage parlors
Shaoping Wen and her son, Xu Wang, were sentenced on March 18, 2025, for operating massage parlors that functioned as fronts for commercial sex operations.
New York man sentenced for role in China's 'Operation Fox Hunt
Quanzhong An, a 58-year-old resident of Roslyn Heights, New York, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison by a federal court in Brooklyn.