News from January 2025
Judicial applicants named for Douglas County court judge vacancy
Makayla S. Danner, Joseph L. Howard, Michael W. Jensen, Tamara T. Mosby, Yvonnda A. Summers, David M. Wear, all from Omaha, and Philip K. Kleine from Elkhorn have applied for the position of County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District of...
New York AG responds to Louisiana indictment of doctor over abortion care
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to the indictment of a New York doctor by a Louisiana grand jury.
Federal court halts Trump's plan blocking key funding after attorney generals' lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a federal court has granted a motion filed by her office and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general to halt the implementation of a new Trump administration policy.
Utah businessman arrested for alleged multi-million dollar investor fraud
An indictment was unsealed in St. George, Utah, after the arrest of a man accused of defrauding investors out of millions.
8th Circuit affirms conviction in North Dakota case, orders resentencing
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has reached a decision in the North Dakota case, U.S. v. Deshonte Dickson, identified as U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 23-3325.
Attorney General Jennings helps secure $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that she, along with a bipartisan coalition of negotiating attorneys general, has reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc. (Purdue) for their instrumental role in creating the opioid crisis.
Attorney General Lopez, Multiple State & County Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement Agencies Join Governor Green for Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony
January 2025 marks the fifteenth anniversary of Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.
Utah's U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $12 million in fiscal year 2024
U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins announced that the District of Utah collected a total of $12,954,017.21 in civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
State attorneys general criticize Trump's stance on diversity initiatives
Attorney General Nick Brown of Washington, along with attorneys general from 12 other states, has issued a joint statement in response to President Trump's recent executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and...
Attorneys general criticize Trump's executive orders on diversity initiatives
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 11 other state attorneys general, has issued a joint statement in response to President Trump's recent executive orders.
Anderson man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced charges against Malcolm Andrew Kidd, a 42-year-old resident of Anderson, S.C. Kidd faces accusations involving the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and several financial crimes.
Coalition seeks dismissal of lawsuit against Trump during presidency
America First Legal and the State of Iowa have spearheaded a coalition of 14 states in filing an amicus brief in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Former hospital administrator sentenced for decades-long identity theft scheme
An Iowa hospital administrator, Matthew David Keirans, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for identity theft spanning over three decades.
Houston business owner indicted for failure to pay employment taxes
A federal grand jury has indicted a local business owner in Houston for failing to file employment tax returns and neglecting to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon
LaMichael Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 30, 2025, to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze on federal grants
Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that a federal judge in Rhode Island has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans.
Thomaston man pleads guilty to gun possession and drug charges
A Thomaston resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland for unlawfully possessing a machinegun and possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute.
San Diego deputy faces charges for civil rights violation and obstruction
A federal indictment has been unsealed in San Diego, charging Sheriff's Deputy Jeremiah Manuyag Flores with violating the civil rights of a detainee and obstructing justice.
Elkhart man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Adam Motheral, a 50-year-old resident of Elkhart, Indiana, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty.
Court blocks Trump administration's freeze on federal funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a court has granted a motion filed by her office and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general to halt the implementation of a Trump administration policy.