News from 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whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.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.
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.
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.
Canadian sentenced to life for producing child sexual abuse material
U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Paul Creighton, a 67-year-old Canadian national from Ontario, to life in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and enticing a minor.
Clayville man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession
Leshawn Thomas, a 33-year-old resident of Clayville, New York, has admitted to charges related to drug and firearm offenses.
McGuireWoods Patent Team Obtains Federal Circuit Win for Client Belvac
McGuireWoods recently won a precedential victory on behalf of Belvac Production Machinery, a subsidiary of Dover Corp., in a patent case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Tiffany Woelfel Recognized as One of Greater Green Bay Chamber's Future 15
Amundsen Davis would like to congratulate Tiffany Woelfel on her recognition as one of the Greater Green Bay Chamber's Future 15.
Billings woman sentenced for role in multi-state meth trafficking operation
A Billings woman, Anita Mae Ballesteros, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine.
Missoula residents plead guilty to trafficking large amounts of drugs
Two Missoula residents have admitted to charges related to the distribution of substantial quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine within their community. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Taylor Gale Penny, 35, and Joey Lee Forward,...
Wells Fargo exits climate alliance after Texas review
Wells Fargo has announced its withdrawal from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), following a review initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Brevard County man receives over 16 years for meth distribution
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Joseph Michael Schneider, a 58-year-old resident of Cocoa, Florida, to 16 years and 8 months in federal prison.
Tolleson man faces multiple charges including threats against President-elect
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Manuel Tamayo-Torres of Tolleson on several charges.
Roseville man sentenced to nearly six years for ammunition possession
Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Dutch national sentenced for laundering drug money through US banks
Xiomara Christian, a 37-year-old resident of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Christopher R. Kavanaugh resigns as U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
Christopher R. Kavanaugh has announced his resignation as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, effective December 20, 2024.
Queensbury man sentenced for leading SEFCU bank fraud conspiracy
Evan Cutler, a 25-year-old resident of Queensbury, New York, has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for his involvement as a ringleader in a bank fraud conspiracy targeting SEFCU.
Maryland man sentenced to 37 years for producing child sexual abuse material
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Brian Patrick Werth, a 40-year-old resident of Beltsville, Maryland, to 37 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Kalispell woman pleads guilty in hospital patient record fraud scheme
A Kalispell woman has admitted to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme involving the misuse of patient records from Kalispell Regional Medical Center. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Alecia Mae Leonetti, 50,...