News from February 2025
Former director charged with embezzlement at East Oakland youth non-profit
Howard Solomon, a 38-year-old resident of Oakland, has been charged with mail fraud and tax evasion.
Oahu clinic owner sentenced for defrauding healthcare programs
Stephen Timothy Wells, owner of Oahu Spine and Rehab, a physical therapy clinic with locations in Kailua and Aiea, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for health care fraud.
Mexican cartel leader faces U.S. charges for drug importation
Mexican cartel leader Jesus Mendez-Vargas has been taken into U.S. custody on charges of conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine.
Attorney General challenges Trump’s gender-affirming care ban in federal court
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown issued a statement following a federal court hearing regarding the state's request for a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming care for minors.
Italian national pleads guilty to international child exploitation charges
An Italian national residing in Miami has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in international child exploitation.
Georgia man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall drug organization
A Newnan, Georgia man involved in Darrin Southall's drug trafficking organization was sentenced in federal court on February 27, 2025.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s orders affecting trans youth healthcare
A federal judge has granted Washington state's request for a preliminary injunction against President Trump's orders, which aimed to deny medical care to transgender youth.
Attorney General Nessel Calls for Action Against Counterfeit Weight Loss Drug Makers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take swift action against bad actors who are endangering consumers with counterfeit forms of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs).
Couple charged with defrauding school meal program in Missouri
A couple from Edwardsville, Illinois, Diarra Williams and Nicholas Warford, have been indicted on charges related to a $7 million fraud scheme involving funds intended for feeding low-income children in Missouri.
Las Vegas man pleads guilty to extortion and other charges
A Las Vegas man has admitted to multiple charges, including extortion and money laundering, in a case involving threats against individuals in California.
To’Hajiilee man sentenced to six years for manslaughter
A To’Hajiilee man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Doe.
Arizona AG warns against expired meds sold by Kingman medical office
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has issued a warning regarding expired and potentially hazardous compounded prescription medications sold by Slimming Grace, a medical office in Kingman, Arizona.
Dallas woman charged for allegedly smuggling twins through Laredo checkpoint
A Dallas woman has been charged with attempting to smuggle two undocumented minors into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Guatemalan man charged with failing sex offender registration and illegal reentry
A Guatemalan citizen, Juan Hernandez Zacharias, is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on charges related to his failure to register as a sex offender and for illegally re-entering the United States after deportation.
Tax professional sentenced to over ten years for defrauding clients
A tax professional from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for defrauding clients and investors of more than $2.5 million.
Johnson County man receives 35-year sentence for child pornography production
A Debord, Kentucky man, Dustin Newsome, 35, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the production of child pornography.
Farmington Hills man convicted for racially motivated assault on postal worker
A Farmington Hills man has been found guilty of assaulting a United States Postal Worker in an incident described as racially motivated.
Attorney General Sunday appoints new executive deputy attorney general and deputy chief of staff
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the appointments of Ron Eisenberg and Ben Wren to senior positions within his team.
Montgomery man sentenced for role in Texas-Alabama cocaine trafficking scheme
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.
Three face trial for roles in Southeast Michigan auto theft ring
Three individuals are set to face trial for their alleged involvement in a criminal auto theft ring in Southeast Michigan.