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Investment adviser charged with fraudulently diverting $17 million from clients
Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment adviser from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, faces serious charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, investment adviser fraud, and filing false tax returns.
Alaska designated as focus area under Violence Against Women Act
United States Attorney S. Lane Tucker has announced that Alaska is now designated as a jurisdiction of focus under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA).
Arkansas pair sentenced for meth trafficking totaling over two decades
An Arkansas man and woman have been sentenced to a total of 308 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and related offenses.
Orlando man faces charges for transporting child sex abuse material
Orlando, Florida – Matthew A. Inman, a 39-year-old resident of Orlando, has been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material.
Attorney General urges swift Senate confirmation for Trump’s national security nominees
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 19 other states, has called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees for key national security positions.
Charlotte-based car theft ring members receive federal sentences
Four individuals involved in a large-scale auto theft operation were sentenced to prison, as announced by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
U.S. settles $9.5M lawsuit with Stericycle over hazardous waste violations
The United States has reached a $9.5 million settlement with Stericycle, Inc. for alleged violations of hazardous waste management regulations.
Lexington man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult for over $143K
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Lemuel Morrell Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Lexington, S.C. Morrell faces charges of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and grand larceny, each carrying significant...
Ohio implements new rules for signature protection
New consumer protections have been implemented in Ohio to prevent the unauthorized use of signatures, according to Attorney General Dave Yost.
Liberian ex-rebel leader pleads guilty to immigration fraud charges
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, along with the Justice Department and Homeland Security Investigations, has announced that Laye Sekou Camara, a 46-year-old resident of Mays Landing, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to immigration fraud.
Conway residents sentenced for online enticement under federal charges
On January 15, 2025, Benjamin Coney and Emily Grace Brinley from Conway, Arkansas, were sentenced to a total of 378 months in prison without parole.
Fort Dodge woman receives over ten-year sentence for meth distribution
A woman from Fort Dodge has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Dublin man receives prison sentence for damaging employer's computer systems
Dublin resident Vamsikrishna Naganathanahalli has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for damaging computers belonging to his former employer.
Nelson Mullins Receives NC Lawyers Weekly “Empowering Women” 2024 Honor
Nelson Mullins’ Women Affinity Group, otherwise known as Women on the Go (or “WOGO”) was recently recognized in the December 2024 issue of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
Cryptocurrency businessman and LASD deputy agree to plead guilty in federal case
A cryptocurrency businessman known as "The Godfather" and a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy have agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, including conspiracy and tax crimes.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, alleging the pharmacy chain filled millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws.
Washington man pleads guilty in multi-scheme fraud case exceeding $600K losses
A Washington man, Marco Raquan Honesty, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Tennessee reaches settlement with BlackRock over ESG practices
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a settlement with BlackRock, Inc., addressing allegations that the investment firm misled consumers about its use of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in investment...
Meth trafficker Russell Javon Linney sentenced to over ten years
Russell Javon Linney, a 34-year-old resident of Statesville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for methamphetamine trafficking.
Charlestown man receives prison sentence for deadly hit-and-run
A Charlestown man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Olivia Passaretti.