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Nebraska district court judge Mark Johnson announces retirement
Judge Mark Johnson of the 7th Judicial District Court in Nebraska has announced his retirement, effective January 15, 2025.
New Mexico man sentenced for stealing historical documents from Montana museum
A New Mexico resident has been sentenced for stealing century-old documents from the Montana Historical Society.
Charleston man receives federal prison sentence for firearms violation
Anthony Cobbs, a 26-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison.
Drug trafficker sentenced to over five years for distribution
A Mexican national with a history of drug trafficking convictions has been sentenced to 70 months in prison.
California AG moves forward with Huntington Beach voter ID law appeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the acquisition of an appealable order from the Orange County Superior Court in the case involving Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. The decision is a significant step as it...
Council Bluffs man receives decade-long sentence for drug charge
A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Oregon Attorney General announces $3 million refunds from RV dealer
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a prominent RV dealer operating in Oregon.
James secures baby formula for New Yorkers after illegal price hike
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a settlement involving $675,000 worth of baby formula to be distributed to New Yorkers in need.
Denver men receive lengthy prison terms for series of armed bank heists
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that two Denver men, Mitchell Leland Baca and Jaki Ravion Joseph Martin-Birch, have been sentenced to 224 months and 170 months in prison, respectively.
Chinese national sentenced for laundering millions for Mexican drug traffickers
A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced Haiping Pan, a Chinese national, to ten years in prison for laundering $62 million in drug proceeds for Mexican traffickers.
University of Delaware settles over undisclosed ties with Chinese government
The University of Delaware has agreed to pay $715,580 to settle civil allegations regarding a professor's undisclosed affiliations with the Chinese government.
New Jersey man pleads guilty to wire fraud involving West Virginia property
Chukwuemeka Okorocha, a 34-year-old resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, has admitted to committing wire fraud in connection with a real estate transaction in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
Connecticut man sentenced for role in fraudulent scheme targeting elderly
Matthew Ramos-Soto, a 27-year-old from Hartford, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims.
Second Judicial District seeks new district judge following Judge Antoun's passing
The Second Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to convene on June 21, 2024, at the Denver City and County building to interview and select nominees for a district judge position in Denver County.
Jeff Lindsey steps in as acting DA after Linda Stanley's disbarment
Jeff Lindsey has been appointed as the Acting District Attorney for Colorado's 11th Judicial District following the disbarment of Linda Stanley.
Weld County hosts third Warrant Clearance Day on October 4
The 19th Judicial District, in partnership with Greeley Municipal Court, is organizing its third Warrant Clearance Day.
Colorado Judicial Branch appoints Liz Lembo as new executive director of COLAP
The Colorado Judicial Branch has announced the appointment of Elizabeth "Liz" Lembo as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP).
Judicial commission nominates three candidates for district court judgeship
The Eighteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has put forward three candidates for a district court judgeship following the retirement of Judge Gary Kramer.
Tarryn Johnson named chief judge of Colorado's 15th Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Tarryn Johnson as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District, which includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers counties.
Three finalists nominated for Mesa County court judgeship
The Twenty-first Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected three finalists for a Mesa County court judgeship.