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Miami Valley task force seizes 10 kilograms of cocaine in major bust
A significant narcotics operation in Ohio has led to the seizure of 10 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of a suspect, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck.
Drug trafficker sentenced for meth distribution linked to murder case
A Goldsboro drug trafficker has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for conspiracy and trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine.
Oklahoma City pilot pleads guilty to interstate firearm transportation
A pilot from Oklahoma City, Aiman Sobhy Elkhatib, has admitted to transporting a firearm across state lines while under indictment.
James M. Warden retires after nearly four decades with U.S. Attorney's Office
Zachary A. Myers, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, has announced the retirement of Assistant United States Attorney James M. Warden after nearly four decades of service.
Washington man sentenced to over 12 years for killing teenager
Jason Lewis, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for the killing of 13-year-old Karon Blake.
New Orleans man sentenced to over five years for gun and drug offenses
Derick Gettridge, a 27-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on December 17, 2024, by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after pleading guilty to federal gun and drug charges.
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosts annual simulation on human trafficking awareness
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina (USAO-MDNC) recently hosted its second annual human trafficking simulation in Greensboro.
Attorney General James warns against donation scams amid Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to New Yorkers to exercise caution when donating to relief efforts for the wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area.
Arkansas man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Arkansas resident has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Attorney General warns of parking scams during Detroit Auto Show
As the Detroit Auto Show attracts numerous visitors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning about potential parking scams targeting attendees.
New York man sentenced to 10 years for Knightdale robbery
A New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a robbery at Lowest Price Tobacco and Vape in Knightdale, North Carolina.
Attorneys general urge Biden Administration to extend temporary protected status
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 14 other attorneys general, has called on the Biden Administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from countries with dangerous conditions.
Pitt County man sentenced for brandishing gun at state trooper after high-speed chase
A Pitt County man has been sentenced to 107 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Virginia Awarded $1.29M to Improve Outcomes for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
In recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a $1.29 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to enhance the Commonwealth’s efforts to combat child and youth labor and sex trafficking.
Dimiana Saad and Lucas Amodio Receive Sheppard Mullin’s 2024 Bob Gerber Pro Bono Award
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that it has awarded the 2024 Bob Gerber Pro Bono Award to associates Dimiana Saad and Lucas Amodio.
Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Allison O’Neil Named a ‘Go To Lawyer’ for Business Litigation by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Boston partner Allison O’Neil, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s White Collar Litigation and Investigations Practice Group, was once again named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” list for business litigation.
Mayer Brown Lawyers Named to Washingtonian’s “Top Lawyers” List
Six Mayer Brown lawyers were recently recognized in Washingtonian magazine as “Top Lawyers.”
Spencer man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Casey Tuttle, a 26-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on January 7, 2025.
Illinois man charged with drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced the arraignment of Henry R. Brown, a 54-year-old resident of Addison, Illinois.
Former McKinsey partner pleads guilty over obstruction related to opioid crisis
A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, Martin Elling, has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in connection with his work on Purdue Pharma matters.