News from February 2025
Orlando man indicted for alleged child sextortion scheme
Orlando, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Montrey Roseberry, a 19-year-old from Orlando, on charges related to a child sextortion scheme.
Tulsa man receives life sentence for murder conviction
A man identified as Cameron Lynn has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional ten years following his conviction for multiple crimes, including first-degree murder. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell handed down the sentence in...
Wells Fargo drops net-zero goal after Texas AG's review
Wells Fargo has decided to abandon its net-zero emissions target for financed emissions by 2050, a move welcomed by Attorney General Paxton.
Indian brothers face trial for selling counterfeit cancer drugs
Two brothers from India, Avanish Kumar Jha and Rajnish Kumar Jha, appeared in a Seattle court following their indictment on charges related to selling counterfeit and adulterated drugs in the United States.
San Diego man sentenced for $35M securities fraud involving family
Denny Thakorbhai Bhakta, a San Diego resident, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal custody following his conviction on charges of securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Cayce woman receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Kayla Martin, a 34-year-old resident of Cayce, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison following her guilty plea to drug trafficking charges.
Operation Blue Laces leads to arrest of eight gang members in South Dallas
Eight gang members were apprehended on Tuesday as part of "Operation Blue Laces," led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).
San Luis Obispo County woman charged with creating fake immigration medical documents
A woman from San Luis Obispo County has been arrested following allegations that she produced hundreds of fraudulent immigration documents.
North Carolina man faces trial for alleged cold-case assault at fraternity house
Last week, Dustin Thomas, a 35-year-old resident of Cameron, North Carolina, was ordered to stand trial in the 9th Circuit Court on a charge of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Chesapeake man pleads guilty in child enticement case
A Chesapeake man has admitted guilt in a case involving attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Los Angeles woman sentenced for COVID loan fraud totaling over $2 million
A Los Angeles woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans and attempting to secure nearly $1.3 million in pandemic-related tax credits.
Mexican national extradited for alleged cocaine importation into US
Itiel Palacios Garcia, also known as "El Playa" or "El Compa Playa," has been extradited from Mexico to the United States.
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.
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.