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Former cruise employee sentenced for child exploitation offenses
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Pankaj Singh Bohra, a 35-year-old foreign national from India, has been sentenced for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Washington, D.C. man indicted for second-degree theft at CVS Store
Ramon Randall, a 37-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted for felony second-degree theft following an incident at a CVS store on March 12, 2025.
Bailey joins 23-state brief against Illinois sanctuary policies
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has participated in a 23-state amicus brief supporting a United States lawsuit against Illinois and the City of Chicago.
Attorney General James sues Trump administration over education funds for states
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration due to its decision to block states from accessing essential education funds.
Everett man faces federal charges for explosive device and firearm possession
A 54-year-old man from Everett, Washington, is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle following federal charges related to a pipe bomb explosion that destroyed a neighbor's car.
Fresno business leaders sentenced for fraud in scheme involving American Labor Alliance
Marcus Asay and Antonio Gastelum, residents of Fresno, were sentenced for their roles in a fraud scheme through their company, Agricultural Contracting Services Association, also known as American Labor Alliance (ALA).
Browning attorney faces multiple charges related to sexual abuse
A Browning attorney, Nathan Nicholas Johnson St. Goddard, appeared in court on charges related to sexual assault.
AG Ellison leads coalition urging Congress to uphold overdraft fee limits
Attorney General Keith Ellison, backed by a coalition of 22 state attorneys general, has urged the U.S. House of Representatives to reject a resolution that would invalidate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) 2024 rule capping...
Attorney general urges Congress to regulate cryptocurrency for enhanced investor protection
New York Attorney General Letitia James has called on Congress to implement federal legislation regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Holland & Knight Opens New Office in Seattle
Holland & Knight announced the opening today of its new Seattle office with a group of 10 partners and six associates who practice in the areas of corporate/mergers and acquisitions (M&A), intellectual property, real estate, healthcare, labor and employment, and litigation.
Mexican national sentenced to 51 months for smuggling and labor trafficking scheme
Maria Del Carmen Sanchez Potrero, also known as Maria Carmela Sanchez, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 51 months in federal prison.
Justice Department addresses Southwest Airlines Travel Program in support of equal access
The Justice Department has submitted a proposed statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Ecuadorian national charged with attempted enticement of a minor in Minnesota
Jorge Cazhco-Inamagua, an Ecuadorian national living in Bloomington, Minnesota, has been charged with the attempted enticement of a minor.
Montgomery man sentenced for firearm possession linked to child's injury
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for illegally possessing a firearm linked to a shooting involving injury to a child.
Federal grand jury indicts multiple individuals in April session
The United States Attorney, Clint Johnson, has revealed the outcomes of the April Federal Grand Jury 2025-A indictments.
Former Polson officer pleads guilty to child sexual abuse and incest charges
A former police officer from Polson, Montana, Matthew Timm, has pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor.
Coalition challenges Trump's attempt to remove NLRB member from the board
Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, alongside Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, is spearheading a coalition of 23 attorneys general opposing the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Man indicted for threatening an Augusta National Golf Club employee
A man has been indicted in connection with threats made against an employee of the Augusta National Golf Club.
Missouri man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking attempt in Kansas
A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted a Missouri resident on charges related to drug trafficking.
Final sentencing completed in federal drug trafficking conspiracy with four defendants
This week, the final defendant in a federal drug and firearms conspiracy was sentenced.