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New Orleans man sentenced for gun and drug offenses
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Johnnie Hagans, 32, following his guilty plea to multiple federal charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.
Attorney General Nessel unveils webpage for crime victim rights and resources
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new online resource designed to support crime victims by informing them of their rights and assisting them through the legal process following a crime report.
Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order indefinitely
A federal judge in Seattle has indefinitely blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a policy established for 150 years and embedded in the U.S. Constitution.
Civil forfeiture filed against Bronx residence linked to gang activity
Federal authorities have initiated a civil forfeiture action against a Bronx residence alleged to have been used as a stash house for drug trafficking and firearms.
Candidates vie for judge role in Nebraska's fourth judicial district
Elizabeth A. Beninato, Grant A. Forsberg, Michael W. Jensen, Joseph J. Kehm, Ryan M. Lindberg, Patrick R. Runge, and Ryan J. Wiesen have applied for the position of District Court Judge in the 4th Judicial District of Nebraska, which includes...
Janesville man receives 7-year sentence for cocaine trafficking
Timothy M. O'Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced that Taiwan Edwards from Janesville, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison.
Laredo man pleads guilty in multi-year alien smuggling operation
A Laredo man, aged 34, has confessed to participating in a multi-year conspiracy to smuggle aliens for profit, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Member pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy involving threats and child exploitation
Jairo Jaime Tinajero, a 25-year-old individual, has entered a guilty plea in the Western District of Kentucky to multiple charges.
Los Angeles sheriff's deputy convicted for excessive force in Lancaster incident
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy has been found guilty of using excessive force against a woman outside a supermarket in Lancaster.
Gang member sentenced to over a decade for racketeering and drug offenses
A member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for racketeering and drug charges.
California man sentenced for illegal firearm sales without license
James Lane Winslett, a 66-year-old resident of Corning, California, has been sentenced to three years in prison. U.S. District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta delivered the sentence for Winslett's involvement in unlawfully dealing and manufacturing...
Lawton woman charged with embezzling funds from vulnerable family member
Yesterday, Barbara Cavner, 66, of Lawton, faced arraignment before Magistrate James Becker at the 7th District Court in Paw Paw.
Ontario man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy
Ricardo Rodriguez, a 61-year-old resident of Ontario, Oregon, has been sentenced to 155 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Montana collects over 4 million dollars in fiscal year 2024
U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich has announced that the District of Montana collected $4,551,419.18 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
Former government employee admits to defrauding VA; sentencing scheduled
Rafael Castro, a former U.S. Navy veteran and employee of the Veterans Health Administration and Internal Revenue Service, along with his wife, Miriam Castro, admitted guilt in federal court for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Attorneys general oppose Treasury's decision granting DOGE access to sensitive data
Attorney General Charity Clark, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general, issued a statement concerning the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to grant Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) access to sensitive...
Sherrills Ford man sentenced for distributing large quantities of fentanyl
Ryan Rudy Elledge, a 30-year-old resident of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, has been sentenced to seven years in prison and four years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl.
Attorneys general challenge DOGE's access to sensitive payment systems
Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general, issued a statement concerning the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to grant Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) access to sensitive...
Former Reno officer faces trial over alleged civil rights violations
A former officer of the Reno Police Department, Tyler Michael Baehr, has been indicted on charges related to civil rights violations.
Tulsa woman convicted in large-scale methamphetamine conspiracy
A federal jury has found Morgan Ashley Kirby, 20, guilty of drug conspiracy and attempted possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.