News from January 2025
Southern District collects over $18 million in FY 2024 legal actions
U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath announced that the Southern District of California collected $18,932,200 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
Jacksonville man receives four-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
United States District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Christopher O’Neal Houser, a 44-year-old Jacksonville resident, to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Tennessee man receives lengthy sentence for sex trafficking conspiracy
Charles Cunigan, a Tennessee resident, has been sentenced to 270 months in prison for his involvement in a sex trafficking conspiracy.
Box Elder man sentenced for knife assault on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation
A Box Elder man has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for assaulting a woman with a knife on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation.
Ken Paxton supports Trump's signing of the Laken Riley Act
Following the signing of the Laken Riley Act by President Trump, Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement emphasizing the significance of the new legislation.
Austin preschool settles $250K over alleged labor trafficking violations
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a $250,000 settlement in a labor trafficking lawsuit against Austin Eco Bilingual School and its owners, Adriana and Enrique Rodriguez.
Federal indictment targets major drug trafficking ring in south Georgia
A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing charges against 37 individuals accused of participating in a significant drug trafficking operation across several communities in south Georgia.
Coalition opposes taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates in legal appeal
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a coalition of 23 other states in submitting a legal brief opposing the use of taxpayer funds for sex change operations for prison inmates.
Browning man sentenced for burning woman with hot knife on reservation
A Browning man has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for burning a woman with a hot knife on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
Drug trafficking arrests made following extensive investigation in greater Milwaukee area
Authorities in Wisconsin have announced the arrest of 14 individuals involved in drug trafficking activities across the greater Milwaukee area.
Hartford counselor sentenced for defrauding Medicaid over several years
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Thelma "Wendy" Epps, a 60-year-old substance abuse counselor from Hartford, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for her involvement in health...
Buckeye Institute calls on SCOTUS for fair treatment in business regulation cases
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Jake’s Fireworks Inc. v. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case.
Omaha man sentenced for selling fentanyl and firearm possession
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Dre’Shaun Burns, 31, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced in federal court for drug-related offenses.
Greek shipping firm fined $1.125M for pollution record falsification
A Greek shipping company, Eurobulk Ltd., has been convicted for violating environmental laws in the United States.
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Hartford man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Osiris Muhammad, 24, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.
Kaul joins multistate coalition defending EPA's new drinking water safety rules
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of states to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Missouri AG warns fans about Super Bowl ticket scams
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to football fans in the state, advising them to be cautious of potential scams as they purchase tickets for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Delaware County man indicted for concealing work activity while receiving disability benefits
Brian Gill, a 59-year-old resident of Andes, New York, faces indictment for Social Security fraud.
Helena man pleads guilty to drug distribution conspiracy involving methamphetamine
A Helena man, Charles Clifford Hamlin, aged 61, has admitted to charges related to a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.