News from February 2025
Coalition supports lawsuit against Trump's dismissal of NLRB board member
Attorney General Keith Ellison has spearheaded a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Court allows challenge to Huntington Beach voter ID measure
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber have responded to the Orange County Superior Court's decision to vacate its previous rulings on Huntington Beach's Measure A. This measure aimed to amend the city's...
Mexican customs worker pleads guilty in vehicle smuggling scheme
A former member of the Mexican National Guard has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Fort Myers man pleads guilty to armed robbery charges
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that Kevoun Najae Watts, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to charges related to armed robbery.
Worcester man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Worcester resident, Ryan Davidson, aged 39, has admitted guilt in federal court for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and for having an unregistered silencer.
Attorneys general support challenge against Trump's dismissal of NLRB member
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to former President Donald Trump's attempt to remove National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox.
AG Kaul challenges Trump administration over federal funding freeze
Attorney General Josh Kaul has taken further legal action against the Trump administration by joining a coalition of 22 other attorneys general.
California AG leads coalition against Trump administration over FEMA fund freeze
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 23 states, has filed a second motion to enforce a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Trump Administration.
Attorneys general file motion demanding release of frozen FEMA funds
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 21 other attorneys general, has filed a motion for enforcement against the Trump administration.
Colorado dentist admits guilt in tax evasion case involving illegal trust schemes
A Colorado dentist, Ryan Ulibarri, has admitted guilt to six counts of tax evasion.
Honduran national indicted for fraudulent green card possession and illegal re-entry
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced an indictment against Mario Antonio Mejia-Calderon, a 34-year-old Honduran national.
Attorney general secures 20-year sentence for Florida fentanyl supplier
Today, the Office of Statewide Prosecution under Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant legal outcome in the fight against drug trafficking.
Coalition files second motion against Trump administration's federal funding freeze
Attorney General Neronha has co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement against the Trump administration.
Delaware man sentenced to 10 years for possessing child sexual abuse material
Michael Natale, a resident of Laurel, Delaware, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Rapid City man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Frank Cotto, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison. U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence...
Ghostface Gangster member sentenced for meth trafficking from Georgia prison
A Georgia inmate and a drug courier were sentenced for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Fraudster receives prison sentence for role in illegal PPP scheme
Jerry Baptiste, the final defendant in a large-scale scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been sentenced.
Guatemalan national faces charges for illegal transportation and re-entry
A Guatemalan national, Timoteo Son-Gonzalez, has been indicted on charges of unlawful transportation of an illegal alien for financial gain and illegal re-entry after deportation.
Vermilion County man found guilty of first-degree murder
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a guilty verdict in the case of Jesse Landers, a Vermilion County resident charged with the 2023 murder of John Carmean.
U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $2 million in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported collections totaling $1,996,578.60 in criminal and civil actions for the fiscal year 2024.