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Report details alleged sexual misconduct in Diocese of Lansing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the release of a report by the Department of Attorney General detailing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Diocese of Lansing.
Iowa man sentenced for possession of child pornography; ordered to pay restitution
United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Marty B. Jay Johnson, a 44-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced on December 12, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska.
Inglewood man guilty of robbing armored vehicle courier near LAX
An Inglewood man, previously granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies, has been found guilty of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint.
National Guard soldier charged with murder after Fort Eisenhower shooting
An Army National Guard soldier is facing murder charges following a shooting incident at Fort Eisenhower.
Santa Paula doctor sentenced to prison for Medicare fraud involving hospice services
A Ventura County physician has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of over $3 million. Dr. Victor Contreras, aged 69, from Santa Paula, was handed the sentence by United States...
Tonawanda woman sentenced to prison for child pornography charges
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Maria D’Amato, a 30-year-old resident of Tonawanda, New York, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for the receipt of child pornography.
Orleans Parish woman sentenced for embezzling over $2.5 million
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Shavonda Chambers, a 44-year-old resident of New Orleans, for embezzling funds from her employer.
Pasadena doctor admits guilt in multimillion-dollar workers' comp fraud scheme
A Pasadena physician, Dr. Kevin Tien Do, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and subscribing to a false tax return, according to an announcement by the Justice Department. Dr. Do is accused of defrauding...
Attorney General urges against certifying expired Equal Rights Amendment
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has addressed a letter to President Joe Biden and the Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan, urging adherence to constitutional procedures regarding the expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Michigan court upholds charges against two men in voter intimidation case
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld criminal charges against Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, confirming the Circuit Court's decision to deny a motion to quash the charges.
Washington man sentenced for role in multi-state drug operation linked to Aryan gang
A 61-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, Thomas Carver, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug distribution network linked to the Aryan Family prison gang.
Vermont Judiciary Commission hosts webinar on intellectual disability care system
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts' Committee on Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability Training is set to present a one-hour webinar titled "Intellectual Disabilities 101" on January 13, 2025, at noon.
Dark web drug marketplace owner pleads guilty to federal charges
Rui-Siang Lin, known by several aliases including "Pharoah" and "faro," has pled guilty to charges related to his operation of "Incognito Market," a major online dark web marketplace for illegal narcotics.
8th Circuit affirms ruling in North Dakota case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the district court's decision in the case of United States v. Antawon Baker, Case No.: 23-3776.
China resident sentenced for conspiring to steal US company's trade secrets
A resident of China, Klaus Pflugbeil, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiring to send trade secrets from a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company, known as Victim Company-1.
Wisconsin DOJ responds to school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has mobilized resources in response to a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
Arkansas man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Arkansas man has been sentenced for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Mexican national sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine
Ronald Rendon-Luna, a 37-year-old Mexican national living in Painesville, Ohio, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi delivered the sentence after...
Judge John Irby reflects on 22-year judicial career ahead of retirement
The Fargo Forum recently conducted an interview with Judge John Irby, published on December 11th, reflecting on his 22 years of service as a district judge and his upcoming retirement.
Rancho Cucamonga man sentenced for 'birth tourism' scheme aiding Chinese clients
A man from Rancho Cucamonga has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a "birth tourism" scheme.