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Attorney General urges NC servicemembers defrauded by jewelry company to file claims
The Attorney General of North Carolina, Josh Stein, has called on servicemembers who were defrauded by Harris Jewelry to submit their claims before the deadline on December 21, 2024.
Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards Winners
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards.
Former Scioto County Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Relationship with Student
A former teacher in the Bloom-Vernon Local School District was sentenced to prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Attorney General supports affordable housing project against City of Goleta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court supporting a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta.
Louisville man receives over 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.
Jury convicts man for second-degree murder in Washington
Amard Jefferson, a 25-year-old resident of Ft.
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US
Juan Jose-Ambrosio, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Onondaga County, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States.
Former officer indicted for involvement in drug trafficking within correctional facilities
On December 18, Vernell Syrethia Lawson, a former Miami-Dade Correctional Officer, and Gabrielle Nicole Bess-Mills appeared in court following an indictment linked to a criminal enterprise led by Terrance Carter.
Attorney General secures $4.4M from firm aiding illegal retention of NY gift card funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Card Compliant LLC, securing nearly $4.4 million from the company for its role in helping H&M retain millions of dollars in unused gift card funds.
Attorney General Nessel announces reduction of NSP's electric rate hike
Yesterday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a settlement in Northern States Power Company's (NSP) electric rate case request.
Michigan AG reissues consumer alert on sudden business closures
As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert titled "Business Sudden Closure - Protect Yourself."
Florida man charged with multiple offenses for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Florida resident has been apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting law enforcement with a weapon, in connection to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Pennsylvania man receives prison sentence for assaulting officer during Capitol breach
A Pennsylvania resident, Joseph Pastucci, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Lodge Grass man sentenced for child abuse on Crow Indian Reservation
A Lodge Grass man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child on the Crow Indian Reservation.
Federal charges filed against Arizona man for alleged sexual abuse
A Whiteriver man has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.
US announces charges against Iranian officer over American's murder
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Edward Y. Kim, along with other top U.S. officials, announced murder and terrorism charges against Mohammad Reza Nouri, an officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...
Albuquerque man pleads guilty in child exploitation case
An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.
Vermont officers cleared in non-fatal shooting of armed suspect
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has concluded its review of an officer-involved shooting that took place on July 14, 2024, in Burke, Vermont.
Cardiology practices settle allegations of inflating Medicare reimbursements
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced a settlement involving 16 cardiology practices and associated physicians across 12 states, who have agreed to pay over $17.7 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations.