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Pittsburgh man sentenced to over nine years for identity theft and gun crimes
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for firearms and identity theft crimes.
Marion County man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution charge
Emmanuel D. Gibson, a 34-year-old resident of Fairmont, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Justice Department sues nurse practitioner over alleged illegal opioid prescription sales
The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Joan Rubinger, a nurse practitioner based in Stockton, for allegedly running a nationwide scheme to sell illegal opioid prescriptions.
Corpus Christi man faces prison after firearm conviction
A federal jury in Corpus Christi has found a local man guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the verdict against 30-year-old Michael Pulido.
Radiopharmaceutical firm settles False Claims Act allegations with $350K payment
PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation, a radiopharmaceutical company based in Florida, has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Former D.C. employee pleads guilty in public assistance extortion case
Ruth Nivar, a former employee of the D.C. Department of Human Services, has pleaded guilty to charges related to Hobbs Act extortion.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to failure in paying employment taxes
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that on January 8, 2025, Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach accepted the guilty plea of Douglas Larson.
Edinburg doctor and son admit guilt in prescription kickback scheme
A physician from Edinburg and his son have admitted to a scheme involving kickbacks in return for referring prescriptions to local pharmacies.
Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy; Attorney General addresses hospital sale
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has addressed the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Prospect Medical Holdings.
California officials advise residents on safety amid Los Angeles wildfires
California officials, including Attorney General Rob Bonta and local leaders, convened in Los Angeles to address the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Ohio Attorney General highlights anti-human trafficking efforts in 2024
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reflected on the efforts made in 2024 to combat human trafficking across the state.
D.C. judge will lead the way as MGM accuses FTC of unconstitutional conduct
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - A Nevada federal judge has somewhat stepped away from a dispute between MGM Resorts and the Federal Trade Commission over a data breach FTC commissioner Lina Khan was personally involved in.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to over ten years for armed bank robbery
Yesterday, Akin Zhon Wofford, a 29-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, received a federal prison sentence of 135 months for charges related to armed bank robbery and the possession and brandishing of a firearm during a violent crime.
Wendell man arrested for threats against corporate executives
A man from Wendell, North Carolina, has been arrested following allegations of making threats against executives at Advance Auto Parts.
Kate E. Brubacher resigns as U.S. Attorney for District of Kansas
United States Attorney for the District of Kansas, Kate E. Brubacher, has announced her resignation effective January 19, 2025.
Queens man sentenced for human smuggling after high-speed chase
Luis Fernando Barragan-Palacios, a 29-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for human smuggling.
Former officials charged with bribery scheme involving government contracts
An indictment was unsealed today against Ray Martinez, former police commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department, and Jenifer O’Neal, former director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget.
Iowa Chief Justice to address General Assembly on judiciary condition
Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver an address on the Condition of the Judiciary.
South Dakota considers new bar admission pathway focused on public service
The South Dakota Supreme Court is set to hold a rules hearing on February 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom located in the State Capitol, Pierre.
Whiteville man sentenced for gun possession after shooting incident
A Whiteville man, Robert Jamar Avant, has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.