LEGAL NEWSLINE

Hall County Attorney Martin Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers held a joint press conference today to announce a Class IV felony charge related to fraudulent signatures found on petitions for the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation and Medical Cannabis Patient Protection.

The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Repwire LLC, a Florida-based corporation involved in importing wire and cables. The lawsuit alleges that Repwire made false statements to customs officials regarding the importation of aluminum wire into the country. Named as defendants in the suit are Repwire’s manager, Jose Pigna, and its insurer, American Alternative Insurance Corporation.

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned three new troopers at a graduation ceremony in Helena on Friday. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the new troopers before their badge pinning and taking the oath of office.

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, 76, a citizen of Mexico, was arraigned this morning in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on 17 counts related to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering. This fifth superseding indictment relates to El Mayo’s decades-long leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world and conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl. El Mayo was previously charged with running a continuing criminal enterprise, as well as murder conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy,...

Cheryl Colburn, 65, of Ithaca, has been bound over to stand trial in the 8th Circuit Court in Montcalm County on one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult, $1,000 - $20,000, a 5-year felony. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Colburn, who served as the professional guardian and conservator of the victim, was charged in July for allegedly keeping the victim’s property for her own benefit.

The Department of Justice commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on September 13, 2024. The landmark legislation, originally passed in 1994, has been instrumental in addressing and reducing violence against women across the United States.

America First Legal (AFL) has released new documents obtained through litigation against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The documents include a slide deck from a presentation by the United Kingdom’s Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) to the Biden-Harris National Security Council (NSC) Interagency Policy Committee on August 10, 2021. This release follows calls from House Cybersecurity Subcommittee Chairwoman Nancy Mace to protect the 2024 election from censorship.

Director Rosie Hidalgo delivered remarks on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the Great Hall of the Justice Department. The event, attended by participants both in person and online, marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to prevent and end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. (collectively, Walgreens) have agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act and state statutes for billing government health care programs for prescriptions never dispensed. Walgreens, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, operates one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the country.

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Venango County man, who was declared a sexually violent predator by the sentencing judge, will serve 50 to 100 years in prison for charges related to the sexual abuse of children.

The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of James Dellea, who passed away on September 11, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Saratoga Springs.

A federal jury convicted a California man this week for paying illegal kickbacks for patient referrals to his addiction treatment facilities located in Orange County, California.

A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his role in a human smuggling venture that resulted in the deaths of multiple migrants.

The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 10th Judicial District will hold a public hearing on October 17, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings, Nebraska. The commission will gather information on candidates to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy Hoeft’s appointment to the district court.

A film producer and an Australian accountant were indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for crimes related to their roles in a multi-decade conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing the movie producer’s income and assets offshore.

The Justice Department today hosted an event at the Robert F. Kennedy Building to mark the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The gathering included survivors, advocates, victim services professionals, community leaders, government officials, and partners from criminal and civil justice systems. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer delivered remarks during the event.

Thank you, Rosie, for that generous introduction and for everything you do for VAWA and justice for violence against women. I am honored to welcome you to the Justice Department for the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Today, additional plaintiffs joined the lawsuit filed by America First Legal (AFL) against the Fairfax County School Board. The case was initially brought on behalf of a female student at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for permitting teenage boys to use female restrooms and for compelling students to accept critical gender theory, allegedly violating students' free speech and free exercise rights under the Virginia Constitution.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Magic Touch Exteriors and its two operators for allegedly defrauding homeowners across the Midwest of more than $460,000.

Clark Hill announced that Scott Koller has joined the firm as a Member of its Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy team.