Quantcast

News on Legal Newsline

LEGAL NEWSLINE

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Latest News


Labelle man sentenced to 19 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

By Legal Newsline |
United States District Judge Sheri P. Chappell has sentenced Joshua Leon Tyree, a 39-year-old resident of Labelle, to 19 years in federal prison.

Bronx gang members sentenced for violent crimes including murder

By Legal Newsline |
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle R. Sassoon, has announced the sentencing of Daivon Morgan, also known as "Leeky."

Jenny Hansson named communications director by Oregon AG Dan Rayfield

By Legal Newsline |
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced that Jenny Hansson will take on the role of communications director.

California challenges Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated legal action against the Trump Administration, challenging an executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced for possession of child pornography

By Legal Newsline |
A former Virginia Tech communications professor, Michael Horning, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

Convicted felon sentenced to two years for firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
Fort Myers, Florida – A federal judge has sentenced Stephon Jamal Dale to two years in prison for firearm possession as a convicted felon.

Vermont committee discusses amendments to rules of evidence

By Legal Newsline |
The Vermont Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence is set to convene on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Teams.

Court rules lawsuit against Citibank can proceed over fraud reimbursement issues

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a legal victory in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank.

Orleans Parish resident sentenced for firearm possession during bar altercation

By Legal Newsline |
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Travis Jordan, a 39-year-old resident of Orleans Parish, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

St. Tammany man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

By Legal Newsline |
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Ricardo Jordan, a 21-year-old resident of St. Tammany Parish, pleaded guilty to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

U.S. Attorney announces arrest in sex trafficking case

By Legal Newsline |
United States Attorney Will Thompson is set to hold a press conference today, January 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Charleston, West Virginia.

States sue Trump over birthright citizenship executive order

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced that Oregon, along with Arizona, Illinois, and Washington, is challenging an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

Richard S. Moultrie named acting U.S attorney for Northern District of Georgia

By Legal Newsline |
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, following Ryan K. Buchanan's departure.

Chilean nationals indicted for burglary spree in Southwest Ohio

By Legal Newsline |
An investigation by the Southwest Ohio Burglary Task Force has resulted in the arrest and indictment of four Chilean nationals accused of conducting a series of burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.

Pearl River man sentenced for meth possession on Choctaw reservation

By Legal Newsline |
A Pearl River resident has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute within the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Coalition challenges executive order on birthright citizenship in court

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 18 states and the City of San Francisco, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's Executive Order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.

Erik Siebert named interim U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Virginia

By Legal Newsline |
Erik S. Siebert has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA).

Washington AG responds to Trump's executive orders

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Nick Brown has issued a statement regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump, expressing concern over their potential impact on residents of Washington.

Paxton sues Biden over offshore drilling ban during final hours

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration, challenging a recent decision on offshore drilling.

Attorney General James vows legal action against Trump's birthright citizenship order

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to President Trump's recent Executive Order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States.