News from April 2025
Orange man pleads guilty in federal fraud case
An Orange, Texas man, Bradley Morgan Holts, has admitted guilt to charges related to a federal fraud scheme, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Wayne County man faces child pornography charges after prior conviction
Joseph Hudson III, a 26-year-old resident of Williamson, NY, has been arrested and charged with receiving and possessing child pornography.
Executives charged in $280M sports park bond fraud scheme
Former executives of Legacy Sports, Randy Miller and Chad Miller, face serious charges following the unsealing of an indictment announced by Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G....
Consumers Energy seeks new rate hike after recent approval of $154 million increase
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to representing Michigan utility ratepayers in every rate case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).
Seven sentenced in West Virginia fentanyl trafficking operation
Seven individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation running from Baltimore to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia have been handed down sentences.
Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry and multiple DWI convictions
A Mexican national, Arturo Cruz-Badillo, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after a previous removal, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Attorney General warns New Yorkers about sham charity scams after earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder for New Yorkers to exercise caution when making charitable donations following the recent earthquake that devastated Myanmar and Thailand.
Laredo man pleads guilty to bank robbery and ensuing chase
A Laredo man has confessed to robbing Falcon International Bank, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and possession of a machinegun in Minnesota
Patrick Burton Strong, a resident of Bemidji, has been sentenced to six years in prison with an additional three years of supervised release.
Attorney General’s office investigates death after police encounter in Oneida County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation has initiated an investigation into the death of Matthew Brown. Mr. Brown died on March 25, 2025, after an encounter with New York State Police officers in Oneida County on March 24.
Massachusetts Rep Christopher Flanagan indicted for fraud and cover-up scheme
Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan has been arrested following an indictment by a federal grand jury.
Florida woman admits to embezzling from New Orleans dealership
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has confirmed that Sehrelina Tardo, a 36-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on March 26, 2025.
Minneapolis resident admits to illegal gun possession in federal court
Norman Wesley Parker, a resident of Minneapolis, entered a guilty plea to the charge of illegal possession of firearms as a felon, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
Crain’s New York Selects Joshua Kopelowitz to Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Joshua Kopelowitz on his selection to the 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list by Crain’s New York.
Justice Department boosts resources for Indian Country crime investigation
The Department of Justice has initiated a strategic deployment of FBI resources to tackle unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, including issues related to missing and murdered indigenous people.
Justice Department deploys FBI resources to tackle Indian Country crimes
The U.S. Justice Department announced an initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, with a focus on cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons.
States sue Trump Administration over termination of public health funding
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Hawaii resident sentenced to prison for meth distribution and firearm possession
Ryan “Junior” Guzman, a 40-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been sentenced to 170 months in federal prison.
Judicial Resources Commission to hold hearing on judicial vacancies
The Judicial Resources Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Washington leads lawsuit against HHS over $11 billion public health grant cuts
Attorney General Nick Brown, representing Washington state, has joined a group of 24 states in a lawsuit aimed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.