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Nebraska man sentenced to 14 years for meth distribution intent
Daniel J. Brewer, a 58-year-old resident of Polk County, Nebraska, has been sentenced in a federal court in Omaha for methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute.
Washington man indicted on assault and strangulation charges against former girlfriend
Byron Ajanel, a 24-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces felony charges following an alleged violent incident involving his former girlfriend.
Tennessee Attorney General informs 23andMe clients of genetic data deletion rights
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is advising customers of DNA testing company 23andMe about their rights to remove their genetic data following the company's recent bankruptcy filing.
Iowa man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession and false statements
A former resident of Forest City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison following multiple counts of firearm possession as a drug user and making false statements during gun purchases.
Bonta urges DOE to enforce delayed energy efficiency standards for refrigeration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has spearheaded a coalition of ten attorneys general and the City of New York to address the United States Department of Energy (DOE).
Four defendants charged in El Cajon immigration case
John Washburn, the general manager at San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings in El Cajon, appeared in federal court with three employees, facing charges related to immigration violations.
D.C. woman sentenced to prison for obstructing Makiyah Wilson murder investigation
A Southeast Washington, D.C. resident was sentenced to incarceration for obstructing a justice investigation into the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, a crime that occurred in 2018.
Attorney General joins settlement with Sigue Corporation; refund available for affected customers
Attorney General Alan Wilson has revealed that the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, particularly its Money Services Division, has entered a settlement with Sigue Corporation.
California DOJ releases report on officer-involved shooting of Anthony and Savannah Graziano
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a report concerning an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the deaths of Anthony and Savannah Graziano.
Attorney General coalition challenges rollback of NEPA regulations by CEQ
Attorney General Nick Brown has led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in opposing the interim final rule by the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) which repeals regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Judiciary expands free menstrual products to eight facilities in Hawaii
The Judiciary in Hawaii has expanded access to free menstrual products by installing dispensers in restrooms at two more of its facilities.
U.S. Attorney’s Office reports surge in border-related cases this week
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 90 border-related cases this week.
Chilean national sentenced and deported for role in burglary ring targeting Asian families
A Chilean national involved in a burglary ring was sentenced and ordered deported for his role in targeting homes of Asian families across at least eight states, including Rhode Island.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Gary Worthy's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released security camera footage related to the death of Gary Worthy, an incident currently under investigation.
Javice and Amar convicted for fraud involving company data misrepresentation
On March 28, 2025, Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky announced the convictions of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar on charges related to a fraudulent scheme.
North Dakota DHHS offers paid law internship focused on child support
The Department of Health and Human Services in North Dakota is announcing an internship opportunity for law students with a focus on child support.
Ohio man convicted of pandemic funds fraud could face 30 years in prison
A federal jury in Cleveland has convicted Mustafa Ayoub Diab, 41, from Ravenna, Ohio, of organizing a plan to defraud the U.S. government of pandemic-related funds.
Federal grand jury indicts Capitol Heights resident on fentanyl and firearm charges
A federal grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, has indicted Sarah Maud Jess, a 61-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland.
Federal charges filed against 20 individuals for illegal reentry after removal
Federal prosecutors, in coordination with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies, have charged 20 individuals with being illegally present in the United States following their removal.
Joint Oklahoma law enforcement initiative acclaimed with national HIDTA award
The National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program has awarded its "Investigation Involving a Violent Organization" accolade to a collaborative law enforcement operation in Oklahoma City.