News from January 2025
South Carolina launches $6.5 million grant for child trafficking victim support
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who chairs the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, has announced a new grant program worth $6.5 million.
Virginia woman pleads guilty in national bank fraud conspiracy
Sherry Ozmore, a 56-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States
Jacksonville, Florida – A Guatemalan national, Pedro Alberto Martin-Xon, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.
Court blocks Trump Administration's freeze on federal funding
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island has issued a temporary restraining order against a policy from the Trump Administration.
Boston man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm trafficking
A Boston man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in trafficking illegal firearms from South Carolina to Massachusetts.
Hazard man receives over ten-year sentence for meth trafficking
A man from Hazard, Kentucky, Herbert Allen, has been sentenced to 126 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Former Fed adviser charged with conspiracy involving China
John Harold Rogers, a former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has been arrested on charges of conspiring to steal trade secrets for the benefit of China.
Federal judge denies injunction request against Michigan's conversion therapy ban
Judge Jane M. Beckering of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan has denied a preliminary injunction request by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties and an individual psychologist.
Lake Charles man receives 12-year sentence for drug trafficking
Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook has announced the sentencing of Jeremy Wade Denegall, a 45-year-old resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Pittsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking
A Pittsburgh resident, Eric Jefferson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple women.
Court halts Trump administration's plan to freeze essential federal funding
Attorney General Neronha announced that a Rhode Island court has granted a motion to halt the implementation of a new policy from the Trump administration.
Attorneys general respond critically to Trump's DEI policy changes
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, along with attorneys general from California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington have issued a joint statement in response...
South Carolina AG vows continued action against human traffickers
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has reiterated his commitment to combatting human trafficking as the state's Human Trafficking Awareness Month concludes.
Former marine pleads guilty over role in fatal fentanyl transaction
A Wisconsin man, Anthony Ruben Whisenant, has entered a guilty plea to a felony drug charge in connection with a 2020 fentanyl transaction that led to the death of a U.S. Marine.
Michigan AG highlights anti-trafficking efforts; Assistant AG awarded prosecutor of year
As Human Trafficking Awareness Month concludes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirms her department's commitment to combating human trafficking.
Fox Rothschild Wins Preliminary Injunction, Quickly Freeing Sales Rep to Work for Competitor
Employing a novel strategy, Adam Wolek and Clarissa Toth of Fox Rothschild freed a former promotional sales rep at a Kansas City-based marketing firm from unlawful noncompete and non-solicitation agreements.
Essex School Bus Company Owner Gets Five Years in Prison for Hiring Unqualified Drivers with Criminal Histories, Drug Problems, Improper Licenses
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of the owner of an Essex County-based school bus company that failed to perform drug tests and background checks on drivers — one of whom later crashed — as well as operating unsafe buses and trying to cover up the misconduct.
Beverly Hills luxury watch dealer sentenced for $5.6 million fraud
A Los Angeles man, Anthony Farrer, who operated a luxury watch consignment business in Beverly Hills under the name "The Timepiece Gentleman," has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison.
Attorneys general criticize Trump's executive orders on DEIA initiatives
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with attorneys general from several other states, has issued a joint statement in response to President Trump's executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and...
Indian national sentenced for false statements on U.S passport application
An Indian national residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in federal court for making false statements on a U.S. passport application and to federal agents.