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Sentences given in West Virginia drug trafficking case
Two individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
New York man charged with federal hate crimes against Jewish individuals
Tarek Bazrouk, a New York resident, has been charged with federal hate crimes for allegedly assaulting Jewish individuals during protests related to the Israel/Gaza conflict.
Allegheny County updates policy on religious freedom protections for arrestees
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a new policy at the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections aimed at enhancing religious accommodations for arrestees.
Justice Department announces arrests in nationwide crackdown on child sexual abuse
The Department of Justice has announced the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to combat child sexual abuse.
Justice Department announces results of nationwide crackdown on child sex predators
The Department of Justice has announced the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated effort to track and arrest child sex predators.
Former Morton clerk-treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1 million
The former Clerk-Treasurer of Morton, Washington, Tamara (Tammy) Clevenger, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that lasted nine years and involved the embezzlement of nearly $1 million from city funds.
Pennsylvania woman charged with distributing child pornography in D.C
Jamie Greer Spies, a 24-year-old resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with distributing child sexual abuse materials.
Court halts Trump's executive order affecting libraries and small business support
Attorney General Mayes secured a court order to prevent the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that support public libraries, museums, workers, and small businesses.
Pendleton County man charged in national crackdown on child pornography
Jerry Lewis Ayres, a 55-year-old resident of Franklin, West Virginia, has been arrested on charges related to child pornography.
Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex offenders
The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to apprehend child sex offenders.
Gang member sentenced for Southeast Washington shootout
Isjalon Jermiah Armstead, a 22-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a shootout that occurred in June 2023 in Southeast Washington.
Former postal worker sentenced for mail delay and theft
Randy Brown Jr., a former postal employee from Gretna, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Attorney General Bonta backs Maine’s firearm purchase waiting period
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Coalition forces California to repeal electric-truck mandates affecting nationwide fleets
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that California will repeal its electric-truck mandates, following a legal challenge led by Nebraska and supported by 17 states, including Idaho.
Charleston man sentenced to prison for fentanyl-related crime
Tyrece Ramone Phillips, a 39-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests across multiple states
The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated effort aimed at identifying and arresting child sex offenders.
Gloucester police officer faces federal charge for child pornography offense
A Gloucester police officer has been charged with receiving child sexual abuse material, according to an announcement made in Boston.
Interpreters enhance access to justice in Maryland's problem-solving courts
Access to justice is a fundamental principle of the legal system, and treatment courts are vital in providing specialized support for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.
Supreme Court allows enforcement of transgender military ban amid ongoing legal challenges
Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
Two Mexican nationals charged with illegal re-entry into the United States
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of two Mexican citizens, Israel De La Cruz San Juan, 29, and Candido De La Cruz San Juan, 34, on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.