News from 2025
Vernon man pleads guilty to child exploitation offense involving minors on Snapchat
A Vernon resident has admitted to receiving sexually explicit images from minors on Snapchat, announced Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Sex offender sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography charge
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to a decade-long federal prison term.
McAlester couple sentenced for child abuse and neglect in Indian Country
McAlester residents Billy James Menees and Ashley Dawn Marie Schardein have been sentenced for child abuse and neglect, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Attorney General Bonta announces arrests for illegal firearms at gun show
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the arrest and charges filed against two convicted felons at a San Bernardino gun show.
US Attorney's Office marks Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Tennessee
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee and the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime are participating in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 6-12, 2025.
Attorney General sues Philadelphia contractor for failing to complete work and issue refunds
Attorney General Dave Sunday has initiated legal action against Philadelphia home improvement contractor Michael Davis and his company, 1st Choice Roofing, Inc. The lawsuit accuses the contractor of poor workmanship and failing to refund...
Myrtle Beach man admits to illegal firearm possession, faces possible lengthy sentence
Michael David Brown has admitted guilt to possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon.
Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for CSAM and cocaine importation
A Mexican national, Christian Christopher Rodriguez-Lopez, has been sentenced to 151 months in a U.S. federal prison for transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and importing cocaine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Five briefs support AG Knudsen’s request for SCOTUS to review abortion rights case
Five amicus briefs have been submitted in support of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to review and reverse a Montana Supreme Court decision.
Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry and previous felony convictions
A Mexican national, Joaquin Hernandez-Reyes, aged 29, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
San Francisco man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography distribution
Dale Jetton has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography.
Supreme Court allows use of Alien Enemies Act to deport organization members
The United States Supreme Court has lifted an order by Judge Boasberg, allowing the deportation of members from the foreign organization Tren de Aragua, using the Alien Enemies Act.
Houston man sentenced for organizing alien smuggling operation
A Houston resident has been sentenced to federal prison for leading a conspiracy to smuggle illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Saunders County Clerk Magistrate Diane Wagner set to retire after 36 years
Diane Wagner, the Clerk Magistrate for Saunders County Court, has announced her retirement scheduled for June 30, 2025.
New Jersey man sentenced to 10 years for stalking and assaulting women online
Herman Calvin Brightman, a New Jersey man, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stalking and assaulting multiple women, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky for the Southern District of New York.
Eighteen attorneys general urge Supreme Court to deny religious charter school request
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has aligned with 18 other attorneys general in presenting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal grand jury indicts eight on immigration charges in Huntsville
A federal grand jury in Huntsville, Alabama, has charged eight individuals with immigration-related crimes, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.
Roma resident sentenced for role in alien smuggling operation
A Roma resident has been sentenced for his role in smuggling illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Attorney General announces major settlement with Mylan over opioid crisis
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a multistate settlement involving pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc., aimed at addressing the ongoing opioid crisis.
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry and is sentenced to time served
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Juan Vera-Cervantes, aged 45 and a citizen of Mexico, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States following previous deportations.