News from 2024
Ken Paxton challenges alleged border wall auctions by Biden Administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action in response to claims that the Biden Administration is selling sections of the United States-Mexico border wall.
Charlotte man charged as leader in major fentanyl trafficking operation
The alleged leader of a fentanyl pill trafficking operation, Rahkim T. Franklin, appeared in federal court today in Charlotte, North Carolina. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Dena J. King, announced the proceedings before...
Hardin man pleads guilty to charges related to promoting prostitution of minor
A Hardin man has admitted to a prostitution-related offense involving a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.
Billings man admits guilt in stolen firearm case
A Billings man has admitted to possessing a stolen firearm after breaking into police vehicles, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.
Sioux City man receives over eight years for meth and firearm offenses
A Sioux City man, Rodney Lamard Hall, II, has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for methamphetamine and firearm-related charges.
Boston man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution
A Boston man, Vincent Lambert, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Columbus resident pleads guilty in federal court for trafficking firearms
A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to trafficking firearms, including a machine gun, following an investigation by Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Walsh County Courthouse to celebrate Tammy Henriksen's retirement after 32 years
The Walsh County Courthouse is set to host a retirement celebration for Tammy Henriksen on December 20th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tammy Henriksen began her career on January 6, 1992, and has served in various capacities over the past 32 years.
Bonta issues guidance on immigrant rights amid federal policy changes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two guidances aimed at helping immigrants in the state understand their rights and protections under the law.
Two men convicted in child pornography production case in Spokane
A jury in Spokane, Washington, has found Tony J. Bolen, 43, and Casey Allen Greer, 47, guilty of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Alabama Workers' Comp law survives a Sonic attack
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama’s workers’ compensation regime survived a constitutional challenge by a man who wanted to sue over his daughter’s injuries while working at a Sonic Drive In, with the Alabama Supreme Court ruling legislators had the power to take away the right to sue and replace it with a scheme providing guaranteed compensation.
Attorney General Mayes Sues Fondomonte for Violating Public Nuisance Law Through Excessive Groundwater Pumping
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, alleging that the company’s excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County violates Arizona’s public nuisance law by threatening the public health, safety, and infrastructure of communities in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz County.
Ahead of the Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers with Sharia’s Closet
In San Diego, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Sharia’s Closet to share tips and resources on how to donate safely and avoid scams while giving this holiday season.
Ryan Edwin Found Guilty in 2018 Murder and Robbery
Anchorage jury brought a five-week trial to a close, finding Ryan Shane Edwin, 28, guilty of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Robbery in the First Degree and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree.
Ag Moody Offers Tips Protect Packages Porch Pirates
As holiday packages continue to pile up on doorsteps, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing tips with consumers to help protect packages from porch pirates. In 2023, thieves stole $12 billion worth of packages from the doorsteps of consumers nationwide.
Attorney General Miyares Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Virginians
Attorney General Jason Miyares warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Rutland Medicaid Service Provider Charged with Medicaid Fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Emily St. Peter, 46, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud.
Drummond asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in St. Isidore case
Committed to ensuring religious liberty for all Oklahomans, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in a case involving what would be the nation’s first state-sponsored religious public school.
Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022.
Court sides with Kobach, stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens
A federal court halted a Biden rule that would have provided taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach personally argued the request for a preliminary injunction in a Bismarck courtroom in October.