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Southern District of Texas charges 229 for immigration and border offenses
A total of 229 cases concerning immigration and border security offences were announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei for the Southern District of Texas.
Attorney general joins coalition supporting law firms against Trump administration's executive orders
New York Attorney General Letitia James has aligned with a group of 20 attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs to support law firms targeted by recent Executive Orders from the Trump administration.
Lancaster man convicted in absentia for child sexual abuse material charges
An Antelope Valley man has been convicted in absentia for creating and receiving explicit images of a teenage girl whom he had persuaded to engage in illegal sexual activities, as revealed by the Justice Department.
Florida man sentenced to 18 months for tax crimes involving healthcare companies
A Florida resident, Paul Walczak, received an 18-month prison sentence for tax-related offenses.
Attorney General Nessel introduces form for reporting Social Security disruptions
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel introduced a new reporting form intended for Michigan residents who are facing disruptions in their Social Security benefits or services.
Attorney General Ellison joins amicus briefs against Trump executive orders targeting law firms
Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his participation in a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filing two amicus briefs in support of law firms contesting executive orders from the Trump administration.
Charleston man charged with sexual exploitation of minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Homer Lionel Snipes, a 67-year-old resident of Charleston, South Carolina.
Canadian money mule sentenced in scam targeting elderly
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Mohamed Khaled Sakr, a 31-year-old resident of Montreal, Quebec.
Fraternity housing board president convicted of fraud and theft in Tucson
Attorney General Kris Mayes has revealed that Michael Woolbright has been found guilty of fraud and theft by the Pima County Superior Court.
McKeesport man pleads guilty to ammunition possession after fatal apartment complex shooting
A McKeesport resident has admitted guilt in a federal firearms violation, as revealed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Dan Brubaker appointed Michigan Supreme Court Chief Operating Officer
The Michigan Supreme Court has announced that Dan Brubaker, who has held the position of Chief Commissioner for 13 years, will now serve as the Court's Chief Operating Officer.
Philadelphia man sentenced to seven years for chemical attack on ex-girlfriend
Victor Ortiz, a 47-year-old Philadelphia resident, has been sentenced to seven years in prison following his conviction for a public chemical attack on his ex-girlfriend.
Raoul leads coalition challenging Tennessee abortion law targeting out-of-state assistance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken a stand alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
Florida man admits guilt in minor enticement charges in federal court
Clifford Frederic Lind, 40, entered a guilty plea in a federal court to charges of attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor and enticement of a minor.
Attorneys general challenge 'Ideological Deportation Policy' for violating free speech
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with 18 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration’s so-called “Ideological Deportation Policy.” This move seeks to stop efforts targeting the arrest,...
Registered sex offender receives 10-year sentence following guilty plea
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Bunky Wayne Balcombe, a registered sex offender, has received a prison sentence of 10 years.
Agreement reached on sports participation in Dallas ISD
Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Dallas Independent School District have agreed on measures to ensure compliance with Texas law regarding the participation of biological males in girls' sports.
Missouri gang member faces charges for racketeering-related murders and other crimes
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Missouri has indicted Travis Santel Jones, a 21-year-old resident of St. Louis, Missouri, with charges linked to his alleged involvement in the Cochran Crips, a violent street gang.
Honduran man handed to US over alleged drug smuggling conspiracy
A Honduran man, Olvin Javier Velasquez Maldonado, has been extradited to the United States for his alleged involvement in a drug smuggling conspiracy.
York County man pleads guilty to underreporting $13 million in digital art sales
Waylon Wilcox of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, aged 45, has pled guilty to filing false income tax returns that omitted more than $13 million from digital artwork sales.