News from 2025
Puerto Rico gang members indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 25 members of a violent gang based in Mayagüez on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Mexican man sentenced for illegal reentry: fifth conviction prompts detention
A Mexican national has been sentenced in a federal court to 60 days imprisonment for the illegal reentry of a removed alien.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for escape from reentry center
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to three months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for escaping from custody.
AG Nessel Argues for Deep Cuts to Consumers Energy’s $248 Million Rate Hike Request
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) arguing that Consumers Energy Company’s requested $248 million rate hike for natural gas customers should be reduced by nearly 70%.
AG Campbell Launches Justice Review Unit to Lead Office’s Conviction Integrity, Innocence and Wrongful Conviction Work
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the launch of her office’s new Justice Review Unit (JRU), formerly known as the Conviction Integrity Unit, which will be directed by Appellate Attorney Donna Patalano.
Omnicare and CVS Health found liable for healthcare fraud
The legal battle involving Omnicare, a prominent long-term care pharmacy, has concluded with a notable verdict.
Former Ypsilanti steelworkers union president sentenced for union fund embezzlement
Dilanjan Miller, former president of the Ypsilanti Steelworkers Union, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after admitting to bank fraud.
Former Army soldier convicted of child sexual abuse and exploitation
A jury has convicted Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former soldier stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, of crimes related to the abuse of two children.
Visit highlights law enforcement collaboration in Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States Attorney David Metcalf welcomed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA).
Repeat offender receives sentence for illegal reentry in the US
A Mexican resident previously deported from the United States seven times between 2013 and 2017 has been sentenced after pleading guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry.
Justice Department ends Plaquemines Parish school oversight after nearly 50 years
In 1966, the United States initiated legal action against the Plaquemines Parish School Board in Louisiana with the objective of desegregating its schools.
Houston man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charges in Louisiana
Fulgencio Cardenas-Rivera, a 35-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Mexican national and associate sentenced for firearms trafficking
Two men are facing federal prison sentences for their roles in firearms trafficking, the U.S. Attorney's office announced.
Footage from investigation into Matthew Brown's death released by Attorney General James
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera videos regarding the investigation into Matthew Brown's death.
U.S. Attorney highlights crime reduction in first 100 days
U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. has outlined the achievements of his first 100 days in office, noting a significant decrease in violent crime within the District of Columbia.
Bonta and attorneys urge Congress to reject bills affecting EPA's scientific resources
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 14 attorneys general, has urged Congress to reject two proposed bills, H.R. 1415 and S. 623.
Vermont resident guilty of illegal ammunition possession after court trial
Max Misch, a 42-year-old resident of Bennington, Vermont, has been found guilty by a jury of two counts of misdemeanor possession of large-capacity ammunition feeding devices.
California men sentenced in conspiracy to launder fraud proceeds
Two men from California have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a money laundering conspiracy linked to internet-based fraud and fraudulent loans, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
California man gets 10-year sentence for meth trafficking from California to Virginia
A California man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine from California to Virginia.
Clark leads lawsuit against Trump Administration's actions on AmeriCorps
Attorney General Charity Clark, part of a multistate coalition, has filed a lawsuit challenging the decision by the Trump Administration to terminate AmeriCorps grants and significantly reduce the agency's workforce.