News from 2025
Four complete recovery drug court program in Castle Rock
On March 12, 2025, four individuals will graduate from the 23rd Judicial District Recovery "Drug" Court program.
Resistance to South Carolina's tort-reform bill comes from lawyer-senators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A proposed tort-reform bill in South Carolina has hit its first snag, as three senators, two of whom are personal injury lawyers, threw up a roadblock of an amendment that guts the legislation.
Ohio authorities announce immigration charges against four individuals
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio has announced new immigration charges and convictions in four separate cases.
Former border patrol agent pleads guilty to civil rights violations
Shane Millan, a former Border Patrol Agent from Jefferson County, New York, has pled guilty in federal court to two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.
Vallejo man faces indictment for illegal ammunition possession
A federal grand jury has indicted Jeffrey Caldwell, a 36-year-old resident of Vallejo, on charges of illegally possessing ammunition.
Illegal alien charged with high-speed evasion at border checkpoint
A man in the United States illegally has been charged with high-speed flight from an immigration checkpoint and conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.
Mission man receives federal prison sentence for child sexual contact
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced for abusive sexual contact with a child.
Rhode Island and Manchester residents plead guilty in drug trafficking case
Two individuals have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement as dispatchers in a drug trafficking operation.
Federal government proposes measures against Google's search monopoly
Attorney General Jeff Jackson, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice, has proposed measures to dismantle Google's alleged monopoly over internet search engines.
Harrisburg man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking
Tayvain Folkes, a 24-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Florence man charged with sexual exploitation of minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of James Everette Nesbitt, a 48-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.
Oregon Attorney General reports on consumer privacy act's first six months
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has published a report detailing the initial six months of Oregon's Consumer Privacy Act.
Beulah High School seniors learn about judiciary during supreme court visit
Seniors from Beulah High School visited the state supreme court as part of their trip to the state capitol during the legislative session.
Former refugee pleads guilty to supporting ISIS activities
A former Iraqi refugee, Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development regarding the...
Cheektowaga man sentenced to over 15 years for child pornography offenses
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Christopher Rucker, 45, from Cheektowaga, NY, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison and will face lifetime supervised release.
Officer-involved death in Fond du Lac under investigation
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently examining an officer-involved death that took place in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
MPSC denies DTE Electric's cost recovery proposal totaling over $30 million
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully argued before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to disallow $33,774,728 in cost recovery sought by DTE Electric.
Attorney General investigates civilian death after NYPD encounter on Staten Island
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian on Staten Island.
Four men indicted on federal kidnapping charge in Colorado
Four individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to kidnapping.
America First Legal challenges U.S. Government Accountability Office over FOIA compliance
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), aiming to uphold the President's constitutional authority to remove executive officers.