News from 2024
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.
Oklahoma AG questions Stitt's budget accuracy; calls for legislative role
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed his lack of confidence in the budget numbers presented by the Stitt Administration.
Former police officer charged with student abuse at Scranton high school
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced charges against a former Lackawanna County police officer.
Dayton man faces federal charges for string of armed robberies
A Dayton man, Timothy Farr, 43, appeared in federal court on December 19, facing charges related to a series of armed robberies.
Serial fraudster receives additional prison sentence
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that John Voloshin, also known as "Josh Thomas," has been sentenced to approximately 41 months of imprisonment.
Detroit man sentenced over federal kidnapping conviction
Cortez Blake, a 23-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to 16 years and six months in federal prison following his conviction for kidnapping.
New California law strengthens flavored tobacco ban enforcement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued guidance to businesses in anticipation of the new flavored tobacco enforcement law set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Anchorage man charged with multiple counts related to child pornography
An Anchorage man was taken into custody at his home on charges related to child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
U.S. Attorney's Office secures deal ensuring voter access for disabled in Washoe County
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to address physical barriers at polling sites identified during a compliance review.
Groton man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charge
Ryan Cameron, a 22-year-old resident of Groton, has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation offense.
Fort Wayne man receives prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
Zavian I. Kizer, a 23-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl.
Omaha woman receives decade-long sentence for meth distribution
United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the sentencing of Daniella M. Fedail, a 30-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
Tennessee Supreme Court raises attorney registration fees after fifteen years
The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced an increase in the annual registration fee for attorneys, marking the first such adjustment in 15 years.
Oklahoma man admits guilt in illegal firearm trafficking operation
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Christopher John Murchison, aged 52 from Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements in records required by a licensed firearms dealer.
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.
Telehealth company settles Medicare overbilling allegations with $358K payment
Louisville, KY – CompreCare Health LLC and its affiliates, operating as Meditelecare LLC, have agreed to pay $358,514.00 to settle allegations of overbilling Medicare for telehealth psychotherapy sessions.
Syracuse man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
David Hullihen, a 41-year-old resident of Syracuse, has pled guilty to ten counts of receipt of child pornography.
Five indicted for fentanyl trafficking after joint state-federal investigation
A federal grand jury in Des Moines has indicted five individuals on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.
Springfield man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking with street gang
A Springfield, Illinois man has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy linked to the local street gang Boss Playas.