News from 2025
Michigan AG highlights consumer protection initiatives amid National Consumer Protection Week
As National Consumer Protection Week concludes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasizes the efforts of her office to safeguard Michigan residents.
State AGs seek data on veteran job cuts under Trump
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with a coalition of state attorneys general, has taken action to obtain information regarding the termination of veterans and their spouses under the Trump Administration.
Fayette County man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography possession
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced the sentencing of a Fayette County man to 15 years in prison following his guilty plea for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Decatur siblings receive long sentences for kidnapping local businessman
Two siblings from Decatur have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping a local businessman in 2022.
Manchester man pleads guilty to meth trafficking conspiracy involving over 50 pounds
A Manchester man has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Concord for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Arizona hardware retailer settles pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a resolution in the employment discrimination lawsuit against Precision Tool & Construction Supply, Inc. The Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General’s Office secured a Consent Decree following...
Denver woman sentenced for meth distribution across South Dakota
A Denver woman has been sentenced to nearly 23 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy across South Dakota, including several Indian reservations.
Former corrections officer sentenced for distributing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentencing of James D. Sutton, a 40-year-old former corrections officer from Depew, NY, for distributing child pornography.
Guilty pleas entered in Maryland pawn shop firearm burglary case
Vincent Lee Alston and Niquan Odum, both 23 and residents of Washington D.C., have entered guilty pleas in a U.S. District Court concerning their involvement in the December 2023 burglary of 34 firearms from a Maryland pawn shop.
Texas resident pleads guilty to providing support for ISIS
A former Iraqi refugee residing in Richmond, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
South Carolina launches statewide certification for human trafficking service providers
South Carolina has launched a new statewide certification program for service providers working with human trafficking victims.
Two sentenced for brutal revenge killings in D.C., receive life plus 60 years
Marcel Vines and Malique Lewis, members of the Clay Terrace crew, received life sentences plus 60 years in U.S. District Court for their roles in the kidnappings and murders of two individuals.
Coalition sues over alleged illegal layoffs of federal probationary employees
Attorney General Rayfield has filed a lawsuit along with 20 other attorneys general against several federal agencies.
Foreign national extradited from Spain on tech support fraud charges
Bikramjit Ahluwalia, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates residing in Dubai, has been extradited from Spain to face charges in the United States.
Attorneys general challenge termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of National TPS Alliance v. Noem.
Chautauqua County man indicted for attempted production of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the indictment of Jose Perez, a 40-year-old resident of Celeron, New York.
Utah man sentenced for defrauding over $3 million from victims
Misiona Patane, a 60-year-old resident of Lehi, Utah, has been sentenced to nine years in prison and five years of supervised release for defrauding over $3.4 million from family members and acquaintances.
Edgewood man receives over two decades in prison for meth trafficking
An Edgewood, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.
Portsmouth man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Claremore man sentenced for robbery and assault in Indian Country
A Claremore man has been sentenced for robbery and assault charges in Indian Country. U.S. District Judge John D. Russell handed down a 78-month prison sentence to Teddy Lee Martin, aged 63, followed by three years of supervised release and a...