News from 2025
Federal charges filed against Arizona man for child sexual abuse
A Phoenix man has been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving a child under 12 years old.
Upper St. Clair man indicted for attempting support of Hizballah
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Jack Danaher Molloy, a former resident of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, on charges related to supporting the foreign terrorist organization Hizballah and making false statements to the FBI. U.S....
Maryland sees sharp drop in violent crime due to collaborative efforts
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has announced a significant decline in violent crime across the state in 2024, attributing this reduction to a multi-jurisdictional collaborative effort.
U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $40 million in fiscal year 2024
United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky collected over $40 million in fiscal year 2024 through various enforcement efforts.
Ryan Goodrich Title Fraud Case
Ryan Goodrich was a trusted title agent who became a thief.
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Hyeong Kwon extradited to US for fraud charges
Do Hyeong Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs PTE Ltd., has been extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face federal fraud charges.
Mexican national sentenced for attempted aircraft destruction and drug trafficking
A Mexican national, Rogelio Rodriguez-Salas, has been sentenced to 117 months in prison and fined a $600 special assessment for attempting to destroy an unmanned aerial system and committing federal drug trafficking offenses in New Mexico.
Maine veterinarian settles allegations over Controlled Substances Act violations
A veterinarian from Maine, Dr. Alan Toothaker, has agreed to a settlement involving the payment of $145,360 to address claims related to violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
Lisbon Falls man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
A Lisbon Falls man, Joseph Gibson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Officer-involved death under investigation in Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is examining an officer-involved death that took place in Madison, Wisconsin.
Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.
Lexington man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Zachary Collins Woodward, a 30-year-old resident of Lexington, South Carolina.
Coalition challenges HUD's energy efficiency standards impacting affordable housing
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders in challenging energy efficiency standards set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the US...
Former teacher sentenced to five years for child pornography possession
Anthony V. Giambrone, a former teacher from Kenmore, New York, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.
Attorney General warns Californians about surge in text-based toll scams
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a warning to drivers about a rise in text-based toll scam activity.
Sioux City woman receives over eight years for meth conspiracy
Amy Parks, a 57-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced to 102 months in prison following her guilty plea to charges related to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession.
Connecticut dentist settles false claims allegations with $600K payment
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and William Tong, the Connecticut Attorney General, have announced a settlement involving Lakshmi Bethi, DMD.
Attorney General Drummond pays tribute to late civic leader Gene Rainbolt
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed his condolences following the death of Gene Rainbolt, a prominent Oklahoma businessman and civic leader.
OAH Director Tim Dawson announces retirement after three decades
Tim Dawson, Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings and an Administrative Law Judge, is set to retire on January 3, 2025.
Ohio USAO seizes over $7M in criminal assets amid ongoing investigations
The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has announced the forfeiture of $7,701,470 in criminal assets for fiscal year 2024.