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Mexican national indicted for allegedly bringing immigrants across U.S.-Canada border
A Mexican man has been indicted for allegedly bringing unauthorized immigrants into the United States.
Queens man sentenced in firearm and drug case
A resident of Queens, New York, Anthony Phelps, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for charges related to firearms and illegal drugs.
Massachusetts drug operation leads to 16 arrests for fentanyl, cocaine trafficking
A significant law enforcement operation recently resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals involved in fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in southeastern Massachusetts.
AG Neronha secures $213,000 settlement over alleged unfair housing practices
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced a $213,000 settlement with A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC).
Saunders County to hold problem-solving court graduation on April 22, 2025
Saunders County will host a graduation ceremony for its problem-solving court.
Suburban Chicago man charged with filing over 50 fraudulent tax returns
A man from suburban Chicago faces charges in federal court for allegedly preparing and filing more than 50 fraudulent tax returns.
Bronx district leader pleads guilty to extortion and fraud charges
Matthew Podolsky, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Nicole Torres, a Bronx district leader and former employee of the New York City Board of Elections (NYC-BOE), has entered a guilty plea to charges of...
Omaha man receives 15-month sentence for federal custody escape
Troy D. Murphy, a 34-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for escaping from custody, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen.
Thompson students explore Grand Forks County Courthouse and justice system careers
On April 16, 2025, fifth-grade students from Thompson Public Schools visited the Grand Forks County Courthouse.
Cedar City residents sentenced for fentanyl-related overdose death
Two residents of Cedar City, Utah, have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in prison for their involvement in the overdose death of a woman who consumed a lethal dose of fentanyl they supplied.
Court finds Google violated antitrust law in digital advertising case
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a significant legal victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled against Google for maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology sector.
Afghan national admits guilt in plot involving ISIS-inspired Election Day attack
Abdullah Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. from Afghanistan, has admitted guilt in acquiring firearms for a planned ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on Election Day 2024.
DOJ report finds no charges warranted in Arredondo officer-involved shooting
The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Samuel Arredondo in Joshua Tree, California.
Woman sentenced to 6 years for meth trafficking in Marathon County
Mercadys A. Perkins, a resident of Weston, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley handed down the sentence and stated that it would be followed by 5...
Murray man sentenced to 96 months for drug and firearm offenses
Anthony Owen Pawley, a 66-year-old resident of Murray, Utah, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison following his arrest in 2024.
Texas pharmacist charged in multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
A woman from Edinburg, Texas, Cynthia Ann Herrera, 48, has been arrested and charged with health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Woman sentenced for $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
A Dayton woman was sentenced today to a term of six to nine years for defrauding the Medicaid program of $1.5 million, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Court rules Google maintained illegal monopolies in digital advertising
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a court decision which found Google in violation of antitrust law for maintaining monopolies within the digital advertising technology sector.
Colorado woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs on reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell reported that a Colorado woman, Patricia Rae Pacheco, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
New lawyers join state bar following supreme court ceremony
Justice Daniel Crothers, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, and Justice Jerod Tufte greeted new attorneys at a Bar Admission Ceremony.