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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Ohio man sentenced for meth trafficking operation spanning multiple states

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An Ohio resident, Christian Landry, was sentenced to a decade in prison on May 8, 2025, for his involvement in trafficking methamphetamine into Anchorage.

Auburn man sentenced to 10 years for crack cocaine trafficking

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An Auburn man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking crack cocaine.

Coalition challenges Trump administration's immigration conditions on federal emergency funds

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, along with attorneys general from California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and a coalition of 20 states, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.

Attorney General Bonta challenges grant conditions linked to immigration enforcement

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated legal action against the U.S. Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Homeland Security (DHS), challenging conditions imposed on grant funding related to immigration enforcement.

U.S. attorney discusses challenges facing Washington at press conference

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U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. addressed a press conference on May 13 at the Patrick Henry Building in Washington, D.C., to discuss his role as the District of Columbia's top prosecutor and various challenges facing the district.

Toppenish man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officers

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Yakima, Washington – Leland James Vijarro, a 26-year-old from Toppenish, Washington, has pled guilty to assault and firearm charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

Former jail officer sentenced for excessive force on inmate

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Curtis Doughty, a former corrections officer from Muncie, Indiana, has been sentenced to two years of probation following his guilty plea for deprivation of rights under color of law.

Supreme Court issues notice on amendments for committee restructuring

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A notice of comment has been issued by the Supreme Court concerning several amendments.

States sue US Department of Transportation over conditional transport funding

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 19 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Florida woman admits guilt in stolen pension benefits case

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Semiha Nilgun Gencsoy, a 71-year-old resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing stolen money.

Candidates announced for county court judge in Nebraska's Eleventh Judicial District

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Garrett Goodwin of Lexington, along with Audrey A. Kingston and Kortnei N. Smith from North Platte, have applied for the position of County Court Judge in Nebraska's 11th Judicial District.

Court orders reforms at Rikers Island; remediation manager appointed

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The recent court order regarding Rikers Island has been described as a significant step towards necessary reforms. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton commented on the decision, emphasizing the importance of these changes for all involved parties, including...

Three charged in $3M check fraud scheme involving U.S. Treasury

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An indictment has been unsealed in the District of Utah, charging three individuals with running a check fraud scheme exceeding $3.1 million.

Clark challenges Trump's funding conditions linked to state immigration cooperation

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Attorney General Charity Clark, alongside a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration.

Delaware man convicted in sex trafficking case exploiting heroin addiction

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A federal jury in Delaware has convicted Clifton H. Gibbs, a 68-year-old from Sussex County, on several charges related to sex trafficking and forced labor.

Las Vegas man sentenced for threatening US senators

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A Las Vegas resident, John Anthony Miller, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for threatening a United States Senator from Nevada and the family members of two other U.S. Senators.

Oklahoma man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation crimes

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An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Attorney General secures court order against American Muslims for Palestine

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Attorney General Jason Miyares has won a court decision requiring the AJP Educational Foundation, known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to comply with a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office.

States sue DHS over tying disaster funds to immigration policies

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 19 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Parkersburg man receives probation for harboring illegal immigrant

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Frederick Sayre Anderson, a 65-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution.