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Attorneys General seek access to National Human Trafficking Hotline tips
Attorney General Dave Sunday has collaborated with 41 Attorneys General in urging the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to grant law enforcement access to tips from the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Multistate coalition supports President Trump's federal restructuring in New York v. McMahon
In a recent development, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has collaborated with multiple states in a legal defense of President Trump’s authority to restructure the federal workforce and shift control of education back to the states.
Neenah man sentenced to five years for child pornography distribution
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Roberto De La Rosa of Neenah, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison.
Drug traffickers in Michigan sentenced to long prison terms for fentanyl and methamphetamine crimes
Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Western District of Michigan.
Spartanburg man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Michael Wheeler, a 46-year-old resident of Spartanburg, on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Bridgeport gang member sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison
Jahaz Langston, known as "Haz," was sentenced in federal court by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to over 15 years in prison.
Poplar man sentenced to 85 months for assault and firearm charges
A court ruling in Great Falls sentenced Marion Wallace Runs Through, Jr., a 33-year-old man from Poplar, to 85 months in prison for assault and gun charges linked to a home invasion on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
Four sentenced in major Morgantown-area drug trafficking case
On April 16, 2025, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, four individuals were sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that operated from Philadelphia to Detroit and in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Woman sentenced for metro station assault in Washington, D.C
Isis Lee, a 20-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a sentence of 12 months and one day in prison following a charge of an unprovoked attack on a woman near the Mount Vernon Metro Station last year.
Oregon DOJ preserves $1.6 billion in federal funds amidst legal challenges
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) has successfully shielded over $1.6 billion in federal funding that was at risk due to executive orders from President Trump and other federal measures.
Honduran national sentenced for failing to depart the United States
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a 26-year-old Honduran national.
Minnesota court orders refunds, penalties for tax debt firm Wall & Associates
A court in Minnesota has ordered Wall & Associates, Inc., a company based in Virginia, to issue refunds totaling over $2.7 million to Minnesotan consumers they were found to have deceived.
Attorney General Jackson urges improved law enforcement cooperation in human trafficking hotline operations
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 41 other bipartisan attorneys general have called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline cooperates more effectively with...
Oregon DOJ indicts 19 in baby formula SNAP benefits scam
The Oregon Department of Justice has indicted 19 individuals accused of stealing over $500,000 from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits cards.
Santa Fe man admits to illegal firearm sales, faces up to five years in prison
A Santa Fe resident has admitted to illegally selling firearms, according to a recent court session in Las Vegas.
Former Vermont man indicted on sex offender registry violation in New Hampshire
An indictment has been unsealed for David J. Courtemarche, who is accused of failing to register as a sex offender in New Hampshire.
Boston men indicted in federal drug trafficking case
Three Boston residents have been indicted on charges related to a complex drug trafficking conspiracy, involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail fraud, defrauding over 500 victims
Nicholas Janes, 26, from Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
Former nurse practitioner resolves False Claims Act allegations with $50,000 settlement
Acting U.S. Attorney Shannon T. Hanson announced a settlement involving Jordona Ndon, a former nurse practitioner.
Federal lawsuit challenges Maine DOE on Title IX compliance
The Attorney General of Maine, Aaron M. Frey, responded to a federal lawsuit initiated by the Trump administration against the Maine Department of Education regarding Title IX.