News from February 2025
Oklahoma cabinet company owners face felony charges over alleged customer fraud
The CEO and CFO of an Oklahoma City cabinet company are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office.
Detroit woman faces embezzlement charges involving retirement system funds
Evette Byrd, a 52-year-old Detroit resident, was arraigned in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on charges of embezzling over $400,000 from the Retirement System City of Detroit (RSCD).
Ohio man sentenced to 10 years for cocaine distribution
Daryl Smith, a 50-year-old resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine base.
Federal corruption charges filed against eight in North Charleston
Eight individuals, including three North Charleston City Council members, have been charged in federal court following a public corruption investigation.
Newport News men sentenced to life imprisonment for series of violent crimes
Three men from Newport News have received life sentences following their convictions for a series of violent crimes, including five murders and multiple robberies.
Harvey High School seniors visit state supreme court
Led by Mr. David Rask, the senior class of Harvey High School made a significant visit to Bismarck, including stops at the state capitol and the state supreme court on Wednesday, February 26th.
Public invited to comment on judicial nominees for Second Circuit vacancy
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has announced the opening of a public comment period for judicial nominees to fill a vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, which covers Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i. The Judicial Selection...
Jeff Jackson supports ACA provision safeguarding preventive health care
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has submitted a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, backing the federal government's initiative to safeguard a significant component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Chicago man receives over ten-year sentence for robbery and firearm offense
Trashawn Heard, a 29-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Charleston woman pleads guilty in COVID-19 relief fraud case
Wendy Ann Thomas, a 47-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting money laundering in connection with a fraudulent COVID-19 relief scheme.
Louisville man sentenced to over three years for illegal firearm possession
A Louisville man has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
Essex County man sentenced for defrauding MassHealth through false autism treatment claims
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the conviction of Donald Martel, a 69-year-old resident of Georgetown, for submitting fraudulent claims to MassHealth.
Social Security employee sentenced for stealing funds through fake children's profiles
A former claims specialist with the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been sentenced to federal prison for theft of government property and failure to appear for sentencing, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Mobile man sentenced to over eight years for cocaine trafficking
On February 18, 2025, Sheldon Terrell Peters was sentenced to 105 months in prison by United States District Court Judge William H. Steele for cocaine trafficking.
Florida advisor admits guilt in illegal tax shelter case
A Florida man has admitted to orchestrating a long-running scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud.
Attorneys general challenge transgender military ban in multi-state amicus brief
Attorneys general from 21 states have filed an amicus brief opposing the president's ban on transgender military service members.
Laredo man sentenced for exploiting minor while facing drug trafficking charges
A Laredo man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a pregnant minor, drug trafficking, and alien smuggling.
Simi Valley couple charged with abusing asylum seekers in forced labor scheme
A Simi Valley couple has been arrested for allegedly exploiting asylum-seeking immigrants from Latin America.
Russian national charged with assaulting ICE officer during arrest
A Russian national has been charged in a federal criminal complaint for allegedly assaulting an immigration officer during his arrest in downtown Los Angeles.
Woman sentenced for distributing fentanyl leading to two deaths
A woman from Denver, Colorado, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced substances that resulted in two deaths.