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Two men convicted for Carbuncle Pond murder after separate jury trials
Two Rhode Island men have been found guilty of the murder of Leila Duarte DaLuz, whose body was discovered in Carbuncle Pond in Coventry on December 21, 2022.
Former Mozambican finance minister sentenced for role in multi-billion dollar fraud
Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn sentenced Manuel Chang, former Finance Minister of Mozambique, to 102 months in prison and ordered him to pay $7 million in forfeiture.
Nebraska Supreme Court pilots livestream for judicial nominating commission hearing
The Nebraska Supreme Court has chosen the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney, Nebraska, to test a new livestream initiative.
Kansas man pleads guilty in child pornography possession case
A Kansas man has admitted guilt in a case involving child pornography possession.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, accusing them of dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws.
Paxton challenges Biden's gas heater ban with multi-state lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration, challenging a new regulation that would prohibit the sale of certain gas-powered water heaters.
Buckeye Institute files amicus briefs in key Michigan property rights cases
The Buckeye Institute has filed amicus briefs in two significant property rights cases, Jackson v. Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative and Yono v. Ingham County, at the request of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Abilene sees opioid overdoses fall after fentanyl traffickers' takedown
Opioid overdose rates in Abilene have decreased significantly following a major operation targeting fentanyl traffickers. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, announced that after a federal grand jury indicted 12...
U.S. Attorney's Office reports sentences for various offenses
Alexander Villanueva, a 37-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada, pled guilty to several charges including reckless driving and possession of an open container of alcohol in Yellowstone National Park.
Illinois man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Illinois man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Greenville man sentenced to 10 years for distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Russel Stokes, 56, received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree in Greenville County.
Maine court seeks feedback on evidence rule change concerning hearsay exceptions
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on a proposed change to Rule 804 of the Maine Rules of Evidence.
States back EPA rule on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a significant step by co-leading a coalition of 17 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Charleston man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson has confirmed that Abel Sanjuan Tranquilino has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the 2nd degree.
Oakland business owner sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering
Jose Luis Garcia, co-owner of Envios Express, a money transmitting business in Oakland, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.
Indictment charges Polk City man with transporting child sex abuse material
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, 52, from Polk City.
Man sentenced for kidnapping after assaulting teen
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping, following his involvement in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.
Two Hartsville men arrested for child sexual abuse material offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of two men from Hartsville, S.C., on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement and sex trafficking
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez, a 26-year-old man from Guatemala, by U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol.
Vanguard settles $106M over undisclosed fund changes affecting investor taxes
New York Attorney General Letitia James, in collaboration with a coalition of 45 securities regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reached a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Vanguard...