News from 2025
Iowa man pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography
A Clear Lake, Iowa man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.
Salvadoran national indicted for illegal reentry into US
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Jose Humberto Caceres-Martinez, a 25-year-old from El Salvador, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously deported.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues multiple rulings on appeals
The North Dakota Supreme Court has issued several opinions on March 6, 2025, covering a range of legal matters from divorce property division to criminal probation revocation.
Muskogee man sentenced to 45 years for sexual abuse in Indian Country
Jonathan Gage Wiedel, a 19-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country.
Honduran nationals face charges for alleged fentanyl distribution in Utah
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted several Honduran nationals on charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and other drug and immigration offenses in Utah.
State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...
Rhode Island businesswoman sentenced for withholding $1.22 million in payroll taxes
A Rhode Island businesswoman, Gail M. Hynson, has been sentenced to two years of probation for failing to remit employee payroll taxes to the IRS.
Deported sex offender indicted for receiving child sexual abuse images
A Mexican citizen, Jamie Neri-Soto, 42, has been indicted for receiving images of child sexual abuse.
Former attorney sentenced for exploiting Cambodian children
A former Florida attorney, Rugh James Cline, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for paying a child in Cambodia to engage in a commercial sex act.
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal crack cocaine trafficking charge
A Johnstown resident has admitted guilt in federal court for a narcotics violation, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Dominican national pleads guilty to identity misuse charges
A Dominican national, Luis Alison Roa Lara, residing in Dorchester, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the misuse of a United States citizen's identity.
Attorney General's office releases report on Qian Adams' death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Qian Adams, who died in a motor vehicle collision on December 11, 2023.
California AG warns of rising text-based scam activity
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a warning to consumers regarding ongoing text-based scams in the state.
Luzerne County woman receives 28-month sentence for drug trafficking
Bethzaida Batista, a 52-year-old resident of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Attorney General James sues U.S. Department of Education over canceled teacher grant programs
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with attorneys general from seven other states, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education.
Lancaster man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography
A Lancaster man has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Skagit County man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images
A 71-year-old man from Skagit County, Washington, Alan Lewis Meirhofer, has entered a guilty plea in the U.S. District Court in Seattle for charges related to the receipt and possession of images depicting child sexual abuse.
Court blocks Trump Administration's plan to withhold federal funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.
Federal court blocks Trump Administration's federal funding freeze amid ongoing litigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has secured a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, halting a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump Administration.
Billings man receives decade-long sentence for child pornography charges
A Billings resident has been sentenced to a decade in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography, followed by 15 years of supervised release.