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Sacramento man charged with multimillion-dollar bank fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted Akash Kumar Singh, 48, of Sacramento on charges related to bank fraud and money laundering.
Repeat child sex offender receives over two decades sentence
U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Chad Allen Pease, a 49-year-old from Fort Pierce, to 22 years and 7 months in federal prison.
Unlicensed D.C. row house owner convicted in fatal Kennedy Street fire
James G. Walker, a 67-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on two counts of second-degree murder and 27 criminal building code violations.
Federal inmate receives life sentence for cellmate's murder at Terre Haute facility
Lawrence Taylor, a federal inmate, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his cellmate at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Inmate receives extra two-year sentence for contraband possession
A former Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to two additional years in federal prison for possessing contraband while incarcerated.
Honduran brothers convicted in Houston armed robbery conspiracy
Two Honduran brothers residing illegally in Houston have been convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and related offenses. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the verdict, which came after a seven-day trial and approximately five...
Wisconsin DOJ launches FAQ page following settlement with Milwaukee landlord
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have introduced a frequently asked questions page for those affected by the settlement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada...
Rockland County man sentenced for distributing fentanyl resulting in multiple deaths
A Rockland County man, Justin Turnick, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl that led to six poisonings, including three fatalities.
Charges filed against Lamont Stephenson for murder and animal cruelty
Lamont Stephenson, a 50-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder while armed and cruelty to animals.
Shiprock man pleads guilty to firearm assault charges
A Shiprock man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon following an incident that resulted in one victim needing medical attention for facial injuries.
Attorneys general urge court to revisit ruling on Pennsylvania concealed carry law
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Lara v. Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Honduran woman indicted for failing to surrender after wire fraud conviction
A Honduran woman living illegally in the United States has been indicted for failing to surrender to serve her prison sentence, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Houston man convicted for Halloween armed robbery
A Houston man has been found guilty by a federal jury in Victoria, Texas, for his involvement in an armed robbery and possession of a firearm as a felon.
Lackawanna man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud involving transportation claims
Acting U.S. Attorney Joel L. Violanti announced that Munef Fadhel, a 37-year-old resident of Lackawanna, NY, has pleaded guilty to health care fraud.
Arizona man sentenced for fatal DUI crash on Navajo Nation
An Arizona man, Olan Jumbo, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
Gang leader receives 20-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
Andre Alonte Willis, a leader of the Push Dat Shit (PDS) street crew in Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Oregon launches toolkit amid Trump's executive orders affecting transgender rights
Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield introduced a new gender-affirming care toolkit, now accessible on the Oregon Department of Justice website.
Attorneys general oppose efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has aligned with a coalition of 23 attorneys general to challenge the Trump administration and Elon Musk's efforts to defund and dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Minnesota AG says Trump order conflicts with state's human rights act
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has issued a legal opinion stating that President Donald Trump's Executive Order, which prohibits transgender students from participating in extracurricular activities consistent with their gender identity,...
Colleen McNulty Joins Armstrong Teasdale as Director of Legal Talent Acquisition
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Colleen A. McNulty as Director of Legal Talent Acquisition. With over 15 years of experience in the area of legal talent recruitment, she collaborates closely with firm management and the firm’s Chief Legal Talent Officer, Karl Riehl, to meet the firm’s current attorney recruitment needs and drive Armstrong Teasdale’s lateral growth strategy.