News from January 2025
Sex offender faces charges for illegal US reentry after prior conviction
A man previously convicted of sex offenses has been arrested and charged with illegally reentering the United States.
New Jersey man sentenced for Hudson River boat capsizing causing two deaths
Richard Cruz, a New Jersey resident, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison following his involvement in a tragic boating accident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
Federal arrest disrupts contraband operation at Cibola County Correctional Center
Federal authorities have arrested two men in Albuquerque, disrupting a contraband operation linked to the Cibola County Correctional Center.
California man convicted for selling fake Native American jewelry
A federal jury in New Mexico has convicted Robert Haack of wire fraud, mail fraud, and violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Covington man pleads guilty to firearm possession charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Joe Lynn Beattie, a 52-year-old resident of Covington, Louisiana, has pled guilty to a three-count indictment on January 27, 2025.
MS-13 member receives life sentence for multiple murders across two states
A Salvadoran national and member of the MS-13 gang, Elmer De Jesus Alas Candray, has been sentenced to six concurrent life prison terms.
Georgia resident indicted on charges related to child pornography
A federal grand jury has charged Victorino De La Cruz, a 42-year-old resident of Mableton, Georgia, with attempted production of child pornography and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor.
Drummond requests murderer be transferred from federal prison to Oklahoma for execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has asked the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to transfer convicted murderer George John Hanson from a Louisiana federal prison to Oklahoma so that a death sentence can be carried out for the kidnapping and murder of an elderly woman.
Barton resident sentenced for submitting false timesheets to Vermont Medicaid
Katrina LaFoe, a resident of Barton, Vermont, has been sentenced for misdemeanor false pretenses related to the submission of fraudulent timesheets for payments from Vermont Medicaid.
Illinois man sentenced for sex crimes against South Carolina minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Alberto Mercado, Jr., an Illinois resident, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sex offenses against a minor.
Federal sweep targets Asian Boyz gang for alleged drug trafficking activities
Federal authorities have unsealed four indictments in Boston, charging five individuals associated with the Asian Boyz gang.
California AG responds to Trump's order on gender-affirming care
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to President Trump's executive order aimed at ending access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Middle District of Pennsylvania collects over $17 million in fiscal year 2024
Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus announced that the Middle District of Pennsylvania collected $17,444,425 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
Washington man sentenced for role in major fentanyl and PCP trafficking ring
Kelvin Sanker Jr., a 42-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for his involvement in a significant fentanyl and PCP trafficking operation within the city.
Quinn Emanuel Ranked by 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 31 of its attorneys from across 10 offices have been ranked by Lawdragon in their 2025 rankings of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Secret settlement didn't bias testimony in $20 million amputation case, court rules
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - There was no need to cross-examine a physician assistant who entered into a secret settlement agreement before testifying against a nurse in a medical malpractice case that resulted in a $20 million jury verdict, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled.
Holland & Knight Advises Vultr on Equity Financing at $3.5 Billion Valuation from LuminArx Capital Management and AMD Ventures
Holland & Knight advised Vultr, the world’s largest privately held cloud infrastructure company, in connection with a $333 million equity financing led by LuminArx Capital Management and AMD Ventures (NASDAQ: AMD).
Carr Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Georgia’s Children During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month by sharing the work of his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. Carr is also encouraging all Georgians to join in this fight by learning the signs of human trafficking and supporting survivors throughout the state.
Outgoing director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Steven Dettelbach to rejoin BakerHostetler
Former U.S. attorney for Northern District of Ohio is slated to head litigation practice group by end of the year, will reside in Washington and Cleveland.
Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announce Recipients of $14.5 Million in Grant Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Work
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that up to $14.5 million in grant funding will be distributed to twenty-seven (27) organizations to support New Jersey’s Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Program.