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U.K. man sentenced for lying to U.S. immigration authorities
A U.K. man residing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in Boston federal court after admitting to making false statements during an immigration proceeding.
Christopher Rogers named Grand Traverse County Public Administrator
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the appointment of Christopher Rogers as the Grand Traverse County Public Administrator.
Baltimore man admits to federal machine gun possession
Baltimore, Maryland – Garrick Powell, a 32-year-old man from Baltimore, has entered a guilty plea for the unlawful possession of a machine gun in a federal court.
Queens man sentenced to prison for role in 2020 Paterson kidnapping
A Queens, New York man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a kidnapping case in Paterson, New Jersey, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Waianae man receives 14-year sentence for meth distribution and illegal chicken fights
Edward Caspino, a Waianae resident, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on charges of methamphetamine distribution and operating an illegal gambling business. U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright handed down the 168-month...
Drug dealer sentenced to 15 years for meth trafficking and firearm possession
A woman from Mobile, Alabama, Desiree Rose Carlock, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison due to her involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and possession of a firearm related to drug trafficking offenses.
Mississippi man pleads guilty to charges involving sexual exploitation of minors
A Mississippi man, Avery Freel, aged 23, from Ocean Springs, pled guilty to attempted receipt of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Ohio man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking conspiracy
A Cleveland, Ohio resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking.
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins with 17 states to defend religious freedom
Attorney General Alan Wilson from South Carolina spearheaded an alliance of 18 states in advocating for religious freedom.
Attorney General Clark joins coalition opposing deportation policy affecting noncitizens
Attorney General Charity Clark has united with 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.
Miami man pleads guilty to threatening New Jersey prom attendees
A 21-year-old man from Miami, Onil Compres Rodriguez, has pled guilty to making threats to a high school prom through social media, a federal court in Miami confirmed.
Fifth Judicial District judge vacancy hearing scheduled for May 16, applications due April 24
Supreme Court Justice Jonathan J. Papik has announced that the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth Judicial District's District Court will hold a public hearing on May 16, 2025.
Lake George man convicted of defrauding investors, faces sentencing in August
Michael E. Conner, a 56-year-old man from Lake George, New York, has been convicted of defrauding investors and failing to file tax returns.
Cuban national sentenced in Miami for alien smuggling offense
A federal district judge in Miami has sentenced Cuban national Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Attorney General Kris Mayes invites Arizonans for town hall in Flagstaff
Attorney General Kris Mayes is set to host a town hall in Flagstaff on Tuesday, April 15, at 6:00 PM.
Bonta joins challenge against Tennessee abortion law in multistate coalition
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his participation in a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Justice department supports mosque expansion claim in New York court
The Justice Department has submitted a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, siding with Muslims on Long Island (MOLI) in a lawsuit against the Town of Oyster Bay.
Houston man pleads guilty in $35 million bank fraud scheme
A 62-year-old Houston resident, William Mills, has confessed to his involvement in laundering money from a bank fraud scheme spanning nearly a decade.
Kansas man sentenced for mail fraud in rewards program scheme
A man from Overland Park has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of mail fraud related to abusing a performance incentive rewards program, causing a loss of $1.2 million to a company.
Dunn County resident sentenced for drug trafficking and possession of firearms
A Dunn County man received a sentence of over 12 years in prison on Wednesday for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine.