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New Jersey residents admit to SBA loan fraud scheme for hotel purchases
Authorities reported that three New Jersey residents have pleaded guilty in a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $35 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
Attorney General Bonta advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in Supreme Court brief
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in conjunction with a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.
Cheswick man sentenced to 20 years for child sexual abuse material receipt
A Cheswick, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.
Illinois man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual exploitation crimes
Chicago – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a sentencing outcome in a significant case involving child sexual exploitation.
Sarpy County Drug Treatment Court hosts graduation ceremony on April 28, 2025
The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court is scheduled to conduct a graduation ceremony on April 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in the Sarpy County Boardroom located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska.
Appeals court holds session in St. Paul for educational demonstration
A panel of three judges from the Minnesota Court of Appeals held oral arguments at Open World Learning Community in St. Paul on April 9, 2025.
Greensboro woman pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
Jasmine Hoyle, a Greensboro resident, entered a guilty plea to charges of health care fraud and money laundering.
Two women charged with narcotics conspiracy in Jamestown, New York
Two women from Jamestown, New York, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
US citizens charged for attempted coup in Democratic Republic of the Congo
A criminal complaint was unsealed in the District of Utah today, charging four U.S. citizens—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, and Joseph Peter Moesser—with serious offenses related to an armed coup attempt in the Democratic...
Schenectady man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
Christopher Gil, a 48-year-old man from Schenectady, has pled guilty to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry and multiple DUIs in Florida
Rafael Sanchez-De La Rosa, a 51-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for the offense of illegal reentry after removal.
Okemah man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine charges
Jeffrey Gilbert Franklin, Jr., from Okemah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.
Attorney General sues York County contractor over failed projects and unreturned deposits
Attorney General Dave Sunday has initiated legal action against Eric Christopher Ward, a contractor from York County, and his business entities.
Attorney General Raoul urges Congress to uphold CFPB's rule on bank overdraft fees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general, has issued an appeal to the U.S. House of Representatives and the House Financial Services Committee, urging them to oppose a resolution that seeks to overturn a rule...
Tulsa man convicted of firearm possession as part of violence reduction program
A federal jury in Tulsa has convicted Prophet Kelly Lamar Clark, age 52, of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Pickens County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina authorities have arrested a man from Pickens County on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, as per the announcement from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Allston man indicted for drug trafficking and distribution charges in Boston
An individual from Allston, Peter Schiepers, 32, has been indicted for trafficking methamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), an analogue of the notorious "date rape drug," Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
North Carolina hosts ceremony for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2025
In Greensboro, North Carolina, a ceremony was held to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), taking place from April 6-12, 2025.
Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy charges
Eric Michael Robinson has entered a guilty plea for conspiracy to commit mail theft, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Mississippi couple sentenced for multi-million-dollar COVID PPP fraud scheme
A Marshall County couple, Lakisha and Robert Pearson from Holly Springs, Mississippi, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Sharion Aycock for their roles in a PPP fraud scheme.