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Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Investigation launched into death at Marcy Correctional Facility

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died following an encounter with officers from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at Marcy Correctional...

Attorney General urges NC servicemembers defrauded by jewelry company to file claims

By Legal Newsline |
The Attorney General of North Carolina, Josh Stein, has called on servicemembers who were defrauded by Harris Jewelry to submit their claims before the deadline on December 21, 2024.

Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case

By Legal Newsline Reports |
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards Winners

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards.

Former Scioto County Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Relationship with Student

By Legal News Line |
A former teacher in the Bloom-Vernon Local School District was sentenced to prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

Attorney General supports affordable housing project against City of Goleta

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court supporting a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta.

Louisville man receives over 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses

By Legal Newsline |
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.

Jury convicts man for second-degree murder in Washington

By Legal Newsline |
Amard Jefferson, a 25-year-old resident of Ft.

Houston man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
A Houston man, aged 49, has been convicted of illegally possessing six firearms, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US

By Legal Newsline |
Juan Jose-Ambrosio, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Onondaga County, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States.

Former officer indicted for involvement in drug trafficking within correctional facilities

By Legal Newsline |
On December 18, Vernell Syrethia Lawson, a former Miami-Dade Correctional Officer, and Gabrielle Nicole Bess-Mills appeared in court following an indictment linked to a criminal enterprise led by Terrance Carter.

Attorney General secures $4.4M from firm aiding illegal retention of NY gift card funds

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Card Compliant LLC, securing nearly $4.4 million from the company for its role in helping H&M retain millions of dollars in unused gift card funds.

Philadelphia caregivers sentenced for neglect leading to critical hospitalization

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the sentencing of two Philadelphia direct care workers, Rashina Long and Jasmine Long, for neglecting a quadriplegic relative.

Former CEO charged with multiple frauds involving customers and Covid-19 program

By Legal Newsline |
The former CEO of a Birmingham IT company faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.

Attorney General Nessel announces reduction of NSP's electric rate hike

By Legal Newsline |
Yesterday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a settlement in Northern States Power Company's (NSP) electric rate case request.

Michigan AG reissues consumer alert on sudden business closures

By Legal Newsline |
As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert titled "Business Sudden Closure - Protect Yourself."

Chinese national charged with money laundering involving Walmart gift cards

By Legal Newsline |
Jun Wang, a 62-year-old Chinese national and lawful permanent resident of the United States, has been indicted for conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Florida man charged with multiple offenses for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Legal Newsline |
A Florida resident has been apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting law enforcement with a weapon, in connection to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Pennsylvania man receives prison sentence for assaulting officer during Capitol breach

By Legal Newsline |
A Pennsylvania resident, Joseph Pastucci, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Lodge Grass man sentenced for child abuse on Crow Indian Reservation

By Legal Newsline |
A Lodge Grass man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child on the Crow Indian Reservation.