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State attorneys general challenge EPA's new methane tax
Attorney General Gentner Drummond, along with attorneys general from 22 other states, has filed a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that Robert David Fenton, a former youth pastor from Bradford County, has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated indecent assault and statutory sexual assault.
Ken Paxton's staff join Trump's economic council
Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed his congratulations to two of his top staff members following their appointments to the White House National Economic Council (NEC) by President Donald Trump.
Court rules against Biden's DACA policy, favoring Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton achieved a significant legal victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul urges Supreme Court support for Universal Service Fund
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could affect internet and phone service access for rural communities in Illinois and nationwide.
EPA receives support from multiple states on nationwide PFAS regulations
Attorney General Mayes has joined a coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, supporting a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that establishes the first nationwide drinking water...
Maryland man found guilty of drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A federal jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, has convicted Thomas Emmanuel Williams, a 52-year-old resident of Laurel, on 12 charges related to drug and firearms trafficking.
Manitowoc man sentenced to 25 years for receipt of child pornography
On January 17, 2025, Robert D. Nytes, aged 49, from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography.
Lettire Construction faces lawsuit over disability access violations
The United States has initiated a federal Fair Housing Act lawsuit against Lettire Construction Corp. and related entities for not ensuring accessibility in newly constructed apartment buildings for people with physical disabilities.
Federal charges filed against multiple individuals for illegal firearm possession
Federal firearms charges have been brought against multiple individuals in the Southern District of Georgia.
Texas woman sentenced for role in January 6 Capitol breach
A Texas woman has been sentenced to prison for her involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Former CIA analyst admits guilt in leaking top secret information
A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, has admitted to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to unauthorized individuals.
Muskogee man sentenced for not registering as sex offender
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Stephen Patrick Looper, a 69-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Indian national sentenced for crypto-related money laundering conspiracy
An Indian national, Anurag Pramod Murarka, aged 30, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy.
Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $323,000.
Pharmacist pleads guilty in multi-million dollar prescription referral kickback scheme
A McAllen man, John Ageudo Rodriguez, has entered a guilty plea in a conspiracy case involving kickbacks for prescription referrals.
Extradited suspect faces U.S. charges over $6 million fraud scheme
James Aliyu, a 29-year-old foreign national, has been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face federal charges in connection with a $6-million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
Courts closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; reopening set for January 21
All Judicial Branch courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts will not operate on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Attorney General Nessel sues vehicle service contract firm for alleged deceptive practices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Opulent Marketing, Inc., and its owners, Adam Hakim and Isaac Saada.
Coalition urges Congress to uphold Inflation Reduction Act amid budget talks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with a coalition of 17 attorneys general to urge Congress to maintain the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).