News from 2025
Lawsuit filed against federal agencies over mass firing of probationary employees
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against several federal agencies.
Indiana woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
A woman from Clinton, Indiana, Davetta Cox, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a murder-for-hire scheme.
Two St. Francis men sentenced for arson and burglary
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that two men from St. Francis, South Dakota, have been sentenced in a federal case involving arson and burglary charges. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentences.
Southern District files over 100 border-related cases including drugs and illegal entry
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed over 100 border-related cases this week.
Clark sues Trump Administration over mass layoffs of probationary employees
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies over alleged illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees.
Former CEO sentenced for role in $67 million fraud scheme
James Collins, the former CEO of Honor Finance LLC, a subprime auto lending company based in Evanston, Illinois, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.
Justice Department disrupts cryptocurrency exchange used for money laundering
The Justice Department has taken action in coordination with Germany and Finland to disrupt the online infrastructure of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange accused of facilitating money laundering for transnational criminal organizations,...
Colombian national charged with narco-terrorism in superseding indictment
Geovany Andres Rojas, known as Araña, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of narco-terrorism.
U.S. Attorney's Office charges over 225 individuals for immigration-related crimes in Arizona
During a week of enforcement operations from March 1 to March 7, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 227 individuals with immigration-related criminal offenses.
Coalition sues Trump administration over mass federal employee terminations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and various federal agencies.
Missouri secures $24 billion judgment against China over COVID-19
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced a significant legal victory, securing a $24 billion judgment against the Chinese Communist Party.
Two sentenced in Arkansas for violating Big Cat Public Safety Act
Jonathan D. Ross, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, has announced the sentencing of Keidrick Damond Usifo and Deon Johnson for violations related to the Big Cat Public Safety Act.
Authorities seek victims in New Hampshire gift card fraud scheme
Homeland Security Investigations, along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire, is working to identify victims of a gift card fraud scheme in New Hampshire.
Nigerian citizen faces US court over alleged tax fraud scheme
A Nigerian citizen, Onomen Uduebor, was arraigned in the U.S. District Court in Seattle following his extradition from the United Kingdom.
Deming man sentenced to 39 months for felony firearm possession
A Deming man, Wilfrido Saenz, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Attorney General James' office issues findings on Daevon Roberts' death investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a Notification of Investigative Findings concerning the death of Daevon Roberts.
New Mexico man receives over 27-year sentence for online child pornography crimes
A New Mexico man has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for online child sexual exploitation activities. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples announced the sentencing of Wesley Alan...
Attorney General Bonta demands information on veteran firings under Trump administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, supported by a coalition of state attorneys general, has filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget.
Saturn Technologies settles over privacy issues affecting young app users
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Saturn Technologies, the developer of an app called Saturn used by high school students.
Attorneys general seek court order against mass layoffs of probationary federal employees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, is pursuing legal action against federal agencies to halt mass layoffs of probationary federal employees and reinstate those who have already been terminated.