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Diamond Desk Corp operators sentenced for multi-million dollar investment fraud
On May 15, 2025, Adam Jonathan Lowe was sentenced to over six years in federal prison by Judge David Leibowitz.
Former youth pastor sentenced for coercion and possession charges
A former youth pastor from Jenks, Oklahoma, has been sentenced for crimes involving the attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Chaz Chinsethagid, 34, received a...
Clerk of Court Association concludes annual conference in Bismarck
The Clerk of Court Association wrapped up its annual conference on May 15 in Bismarck, after a day and a half dedicated to professional development.
Indian national charged with transporting child sexual abuse material
On May 8, 2025, Ashish Kapoor, also known as "Romy Kapoor," a 28-year-old national of India, was charged in a superseding indictment for the transportation and possession of child pornography.
Southern District of Texas charges over 200 with immigration-related crimes
A significant development in immigration and border security enforcement was announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei, revealing that 209 cases were filed from May 9-15.
Court blocks termination of $11 billion in public health funds
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over public health funding.
Houston man sentenced for luring minor into prostitution via social media
A Houston man, Michael Ramone Hooks, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing following Hooks' guilty plea on September 27, 2024. U.S. District Judge...
Court halts $11 billion public health grant cuts following coalition lawsuit
Attorney General Neronha announced that a Rhode Island court has granted a preliminary injunction to stop the termination of nearly $11 billion in public health grants.
Las Vegas man sentenced to 49 years for multiple armed robberies
A Las Vegas man, George Perez, has been sentenced to 49 years in prison for multiple armed robberies.
Montgomery County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Montgomery County man, Troy A. Shull, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
Washington man receives lengthy sentence for Starburst Plaza shootings
Renard Levenberry, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in two separate shootings at Starburst Plaza during the summer of 2024.
Texas Syndicate members receive lengthy sentences for drug trafficking
Two Corpus Christi residents, Jesse Martinez and Gabriel Galindo, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Middletown man pleads guilty in $1.8 million Medicaid fraud scheme
A Middletown man, Ramon Apellaniz, also known as "Kristopher Rockefeller" and "Kris," has pleaded guilty to a health care fraud offense in connection with a scheme that defrauded Connecticut's Medicaid program of over $1.8 million.
Southern District files over 150 border-related cases amid ongoing operations
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 153 border-related cases this week.
Attorney General warns Idaho families about child sextortion scheme
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has issued a warning to families in Idaho about an online sextortion scheme operated by a transnational criminal network called "764."
Former San Diego surrogacy business owner sentenced for fraud
Lillian Arielle Markowitz, the former owner of three surrogacy consulting businesses in San Diego, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for defrauding her clients.
Law enforcement appreciation poster contest reveals winner during National Police Week
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the winner of the fourth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest.
Tom Dickson receives North Dakota criminal justice distinguished panel attorney award
Tom Dickson has been honored with the 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.
Attorneys general oppose federal move limiting state control over AI
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a bipartisan group of attorneys general to oppose a federal proposal that would limit state authority over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation for the next decade.
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to over four years for distribution conspiracy
A fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for distributing more than $64,000 worth of the drug.