News from December 2024
Settlement reached over contamination at former Keeler Brass sites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement in a lawsuit concerning contamination at former Keeler Brass Company sites in Western Michigan.
Louisiana man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse videos
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jayden D. D. Hall, a 23-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, has been sentenced for federal crimes related to child sexual abuse.
Virginia man receives 180-month prison term for fentanyl distribution
A Virginia man has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger.
Attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement charges; sentenced with conditions
BOSTON — The Attorney General’s Office has announced that Andrew Piltser Cowan, aged 42, from Somerville, entered a guilty plea in Suffolk Superior Court for three counts of fiduciary embezzlement.
Tammy Henriksen retires after over three decades in judiciary service
Tammy Henriksen has retired after serving the North East Judicial District for over three decades.
America First Legal warns sanctuary city officials about legal consequences
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated a campaign targeting elected officials in sanctuary jurisdictions across the United States, warning them of potential legal repercussions for obstructing federal immigration law enforcement.
Sacramento man pleads guilty to sexual assault on flight
Rajesh Kumar Kapoor, a 57-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a fellow passenger on an international flight bound for San Francisco.
Coalition backs federal contractor wage hike amid legal challenge
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has spearheaded a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting the federal government's initiative to raise the minimum wage for certain federal contract workers.
Mercer County man charged with illegal firearm possession and drug distribution
A man from Mercer County, New Jersey, has been charged with illegal possession of firearms and intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.
Airman from JBER charged with distributing child pornography
A U.S. Air Force Airman from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska has been charged with distributing and possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
America First Legal releases photos of Bidens meeting Chinese officials
America First Legal (AFL) has released photographs depicting Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, during the Obama-Biden Administration.
Baltimore man receives federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
Montreal Proctor, a 34-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Minnesota AG warns residents about rising immigration scam threats
Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a warning to Minnesota residents about immigration-related scams.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Appealable Order He Sought in Huntington Beach Voter ID Case, Looks Forward to Filing Appeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to the Orange County Superior Court’s decision to grant the state’s request for an appealable order in the case concerning Huntington Beach’s voter identification (voter ID) law, Measure A.
Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board awards $8.5 million to fight addiction
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced a list of 32 Kansas organizations that will receive more than $8.5 million in grant awards from the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board.
Maryland Files Lawsuit against W. L. Gore for PFAS Contamination
Attorney General Brown announced the filing of a complaint today in the U.S. District Court for Maryland against W.L. Gore & Associates for putting residents’ health at risk with contamination from toxic Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Attorney General Rokita’s healthcare settlement hailed as national model by federal agency
Federal officials have recognized the efforts of Attorney General Todd Rokita's team in a settlement with a healthcare clearinghouse, presenting it as a national model.
Officer-involved death under investigation in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is examining an officer-involved death in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Ken Paxton sues NCAA over alleged deceptive practices in women's sports
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing it of misleading practices by marketing sporting events as exclusive to women while allowing biological males to compete.
Maryland courts announce additional holiday closure on Christmas Eve
All courts, court offices, and administrative offices in Maryland will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.