News from 2025
Former CFO sentenced for embezzling millions from Virginia birth-injury program
A former executive of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program, John Hunter Raines, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling over $6.7 million from the organization.
Attorneys general oppose lawsuit challenging national labor relations board
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with 21 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief in opposition to a legal challenge posed by YAPP USA Automotive Systems Inc. against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Stratford man receives seven-year sentence for firearm trafficking
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Stefan Bagley Jr., a 23-year-old from Stratford.
Former Nassau detective convicted for lying about ties with Bonanno crime family
Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Department, has been convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for making false statements to FBI agents regarding his involvement with the Bonanno crime family.
Grand Forks County collaborates with middle school on civics education initiatives
Grand Forks County is working with Schroeder Middle School to enhance civics education and organize career day events.
Court blocks Trump Administration's plan to cut medical research funding
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Juan Jose Ugalde-Monroy, a 33-year-old Mexican national, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Nationwide injunction blocks Trump administration's NIH funding cuts
Attorney General Mayes, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has achieved a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Guidance issued for schools on diversity, equity, inclusion policies
Today, Attorney General Clark collaborated with a coalition of 15 attorneys general to release guidance for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
Ken Paxton discusses border security with top officials in Eagle Pass
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently engaged in a roundtable discussion on border security with key figures including Vice President JD Vance, Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Texas...
Peoria man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor
A Peoria man, Joshua Michael Williams, aged 43, received a sentence of 135 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.
Former Alabama police officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation
A former officer of the Killen, Alabama Police Department has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually assaulting a woman while on duty and receiving explicit photos from a minor.
Attorney General Bailey moves against Planned Parenthood over Missouri abortion law compliance
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the issuance of a notice of intent to serve a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state.
Guatemalan man indicted for illegal re-entry into U.S., faces up to two years
A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.
America First Legal questions judge's impartiality over Trump spending freeze ruling
America First Legal (AFL) has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Judge John McConnell, who recently blocked President Trump's temporary spending freeze.
California Supreme Court schedules oral arguments for March 5, 2025
The California Supreme Court is set to hold an oral argument session in person at San Francisco on March 5, 2025.
Young cancer patient named honorary agent by Oklahoma Attorney General
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has appointed 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel as an honorary agent for the Office of the Attorney General.
Court halts Trump's plan to cut medical research funding
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, along with attorneys general from 21 other states, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Thomson prison officer indicted for alleged sexual acts with inmates
A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a correctional officer from the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson, Illinois.
Repeat gun offender sentenced to over nine years for shooting at fast-food lot
Traquon Demonte McCalip, a 21-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated assault while armed.