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Sixth Circuit upholds Tennessee minors protection act during appeal
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti released a statement following the decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to grant a stay in the case Free Speech Coalition, Incorporated, et al. v. Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti.
Firearms trafficker sentenced for supplying weapons to Sinaloa Cartel
Keith Octavio Rodriguez Padilla, a key figure in firearms trafficking, has been sentenced to 19.5 years in federal prison for supplying weapons and ammunition to the Sinaloa Cartel.
U.S. Attorney's Office reports Q4 immigration enforcement statistics
The United States Attorney’s Office has released its immigration enforcement statistics for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Vermont man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
The Attorney General's Office has announced the arraignment of Joshua Pierce, a 34-year-old resident of Northfield, Vermont.
Attorney general files lawsuit seeking millions over alleged medicaid fraud
Attorney General Jeff Jackson, in collaboration with United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Dena King, has filed a federal lawsuit against Benson I. Ejindu.
Chief Justice Jensen to discuss judiciary issues in upcoming state address
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen is set to deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary on January 15, 2025.
Art dealer sentenced for embezzling funds from bankrupt Los Angeles gallery
An art dealer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling funds from the bankruptcy estate of Ace Gallery Los Angeles.
Arizona partners launch statewide human trafficking training for utility workers
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has partnered with major utility companies and the Arizona Anti-Human Trafficking Network to launch a training initiative aimed at combating human trafficking.
Florida man sentenced for attempted child exploitation after sting operation
Glenn Raymond Breeden, a 56-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Southern California men sentenced for role in nationwide darknet fentanyl distribution
An Orange County man and a South Los Angeles man have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in supplying fentanyl-laced pills to a drug trafficking ring that operated through the dark web, reaching over 1,000 customers across all 50...
Missouri man receives 30-year sentence for recording sex with minor
A Missouri man, Russell Alan Pirkey, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey for recording himself having sexual contact with a minor.
Browning woman pleads guilty to assault on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
GREAT FALLS — A woman from Browning has admitted to assaulting another woman, resulting in serious injury to the victim's eye.
Attorney General James’ office releases report on Lynn Walsh's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Lynn Walsh.
Huntington man receives prison sentence for unregistered firearm possession
Weslee Nathaniel Black, a 39-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to eight months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Huntington man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge
Michael Vernon Pinson Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Huntington, has entered a guilty plea to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
South Carolina AG releases annual report on human trafficking statistics
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who chairs the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, has unveiled the 2024 Annual Report at the State House.
Florida man receives lengthy sentence for opioid distribution
Blake Alfonso Kolessa, a 27-year-old resident of Greenacres, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
Auburn man receives sentence for cocaine base trafficking
An Auburn man, Devonne Scott, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for distributing cocaine base.
Huntington man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution case
Devontay Brian Johnson, a 29-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl.
Lincare agrees to pay $1.15M after investigation into overbilling Medicaid
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Lincare Inc. has agreed to pay $1.15 million to Washington state following an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Division.