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Massachusetts resident sentenced for role in high-end prostitution ring
A Korean national living in Dedham, Massachusetts, identified as Junmyung Lee, has been sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in an interstate prostitution network.
Michigan Supreme Court to hear key case on cell phone search warrant validity
The Michigan Department of Attorney General is set to present oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court in the case of People v. Carson.
Attorney General James urges Congress to maintain limits on bank overdraft fees
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 22 other attorneys general, has formally requested that the U.S. House of Representatives vote against a resolution that would overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 2024 rule...
Attorneys general notify phone providers about robocall law violations
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, along with 51 Attorneys General of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, issued warning letters to nine voice service providers.
Massachusetts man sentenced for animal cruelty in dog fighting case
A Massachusetts man, John D. Murphy, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts related to dog fighting.
Attorney General Bonta and coalition warn companies against illegal robocall traffic
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general in sending warning letters to nine companies transmitting substantial volumes of robocall traffic.
Boscobel man sentenced to 140 months in prison for meth distribution
A 23-year-old man from Boscobel, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Brooklyn gang member admits to fraud involving over $800k in unemployment benefits
Darnell Jones, a member of the Ninedee gang operating in Brooklyn, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
The Buckeye Institute assesses the Ohio House's budget approval
Rea S. Hederman Jr., who holds dual roles as executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has expressed his views following the passage of House Bill 96 by the Ohio House.
Cumberland County man sentenced to 46 years for child sexual abuse
A Cumberland County man, Raymond Nattress, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Jury convicts man in 2022 Northeast D.C. social club shooting
Roger Lee Jones, aged 42, was convicted by a Superior Court jury in Washington, D.C., on April 7, 2025, for assault with intent to kill while armed and several other related charges. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. and Chief Pamela Smith of...
Dubuque man sentenced to three years for illegal firearm possession
A man from Dubuque, Iowa, received a federal prison sentence after admitting to discharging a firearm in a neighborhood.
Henderson men convicted of damaging ancient rocks in Nevada
A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted two men from Henderson, Nevada, of damaging ancient rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Attorney General Clark supports MSPB member in fight against Trump's removal order
The coalition led by Attorney General Charity Clark is actively supporting federal Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) member Cathy A. Harris in a legal battle against her purported removal by former President Donald Trump.
Arlington man sentenced to one year in prison for fentanyl trafficking
A man from Arlington has been sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in a Boston federal court.
Federal indictment on fentanyl conspiracy and firearm possession in Bowling Green
A federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has indicted a Hickman resident, Christopher Tyler Wilson, on charges related to fentanyl distribution and illegal possession of a firearm.
Uthmeier honors officers and advocates at Crime Victims' Rights ceremony
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the recipients of the Distinguished Victim Services Award at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony.
D.C. man faces federal firearm charge under safety initiative
Nelson Bryant, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces a federal firearm charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative.
Sonoran man sentenced for firearm smuggling attempt to Mexico
Abel Airam Franco Garcia, a 22-year-old resident of Sonora, Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Two Wayne County men sentenced for theft of timber from public land
Two individuals from Wayne County were sentenced after pleading guilty to their involvement in the illegal removal of timber from public land.