News from 2024
U.S. Trustee warns against scam targeting bankrupt individuals
Individuals facing financial difficulties have become targets of a new scam orchestrated by a group calling itself the "Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group."
Bismarck seeks assistant city attorney for ordinance violation prosecutions
The City of Bismarck is seeking to fill the position of Assistant City Attorney.
Vancouver charity leaders face penalties over fund misuse
A judgment exceeding $1.4 million has been sanctioned against former directors of three Vancouver-area charities, including The Noble Foundation, following a lawsuit by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting crime lab developments
Attorney General Josh Kaul has released the 2023 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories.
Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the Providence, Rhode Island, Public School District to address issues in its programs for immigrant English learner students.
Miami man pleads guilty over bribery linked to former Ecuador comptroller
A Miami resident has admitted guilt in connection with an international bribery and money laundering scheme involving millions of dollars.
Idaho man sentenced for hacking into servers across US
An Idaho man, Robert Purbeck, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into computer servers of 19 victims across the United States.
Justice Department focuses on veteran civil rights during quarterly meeting
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division recently convened its quarterly meeting with state and local civil and human rights partners.
Hammes and Younggren elected to district court judgeships
Jason Hammes has been elected as a district court judge in the South Central Judicial District.
Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.
Maryland store owner admits guilt in tax evasion case
A Maryland store owner has admitted to evading taxes by not declaring cash taken from his business.
Governor's council reviews applicants for court of appeals vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is set to evaluate three candidates for a vacancy in the Court of Appeals Eastern Section.
Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten robocall regulations
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a bipartisan group of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
Ukrainian sentenced for role in illegal export scheme involving precision machinery
Stanislav Romanyuk, a 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen who last resided in Estonia, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.
Illinois man charged with possessing child abuse materials
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Pocahontas, Illinois, with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Ohio doctor admits guilt in tax obstruction case
An Ohio doctor has admitted guilt in a scheme to obstruct the administration of internal revenue laws. Dr. Suman Jana, from Strongsville, was involved with tax shelter promoter Michael Meyer and sub-promoter Rao Garuda.
West Virginia corrections officer pleads guilty in inmate death case
A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, has admitted guilt in a federal civil rights violation case related to the death of an inmate.
AG Nessel supports legislative push against human trafficking
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed approval as the House Judiciary Committee advanced key human trafficking legislation to the full Michigan House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
Attorney General Labrador joins states urging Supreme Court to protect student speech
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for students' First Amendment rights in the case of L.M. v. Town of Middleborough.