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Attorney General warns of scams during Detroit Auto Show
Scammers often target major events to steal personal and financial information, and the Detroit Auto Show is no exception.
Attorney General Marshall criticizes Biden's attempt to revive expired Equal Rights Amendment
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement criticizing the Biden Administration's efforts to revive the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which he claims expired over 40 years ago.
New York man pleads guilty to using fake passports for bank fraud
A New York resident has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court to charges of using fake United States passport cards to access Massachusetts bank accounts.
Luzerne County contractor banned; ordered to pay $79K restitution
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant legal victory against Vincent Vince, owner of Independent Construction Builders, LLC.
Final member of trio sentenced for Southeast DC murder
Niko Hall, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for second-degree murder while armed.
Adair County resident sentenced for felony assault
Cody Wayne Tye, a 34-year-old resident of Watts, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to time served plus three years of supervised release.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson supports national drinking standards for PFAS
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson took steps to support the establishment of nationwide drinking standards for PFAS chemicals.
North Kingstown man receives 17-year sentence for child molestation
A North Kingstown man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for child molestation, according to an announcement by Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
Term law clerk sought for U.S. District Chief Judge Peter D. Welte
The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced a vacancy for a full-time Term Law Clerk position.
Fort Towson resident sentenced to life for murder
Thomas Raymond Phillips, III, a resident of Fort Towson, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to life in prison for First Degree Murder in Indian Country.
U.S. Attorney honors law enforcement personnel with public service awards
U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe has announced the recipients of the 2024 Law Enforcement Public Service Awards, recognizing law enforcement personnel for their significant contributions to successful prosecutions in the Southern District of...
Two men convicted for Carbuncle Pond murder after separate jury trials
Two Rhode Island men have been found guilty of the murder of Leila Duarte DaLuz, whose body was discovered in Carbuncle Pond in Coventry on December 21, 2022.
Former Mozambican finance minister sentenced for role in multi-billion dollar fraud
Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn sentenced Manuel Chang, former Finance Minister of Mozambique, to 102 months in prison and ordered him to pay $7 million in forfeiture.
Nebraska Supreme Court pilots livestream for judicial nominating commission hearing
The Nebraska Supreme Court has chosen the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney, Nebraska, to test a new livestream initiative.
Kansas man pleads guilty in child pornography possession case
A Kansas man has admitted guilt in a case involving child pornography possession.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, accusing them of dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws.
Paxton challenges Biden's gas heater ban with multi-state lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration, challenging a new regulation that would prohibit the sale of certain gas-powered water heaters.
Buckeye Institute files amicus briefs in key Michigan property rights cases
The Buckeye Institute has filed amicus briefs in two significant property rights cases, Jackson v. Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative and Yono v. Ingham County, at the request of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Abilene sees opioid overdoses fall after fentanyl traffickers' takedown
Opioid overdose rates in Abilene have decreased significantly following a major operation targeting fentanyl traffickers. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, announced that after a federal grand jury indicted 12...
U.S. Attorney's Office reports sentences for various offenses
Alexander Villanueva, a 37-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada, pled guilty to several charges including reckless driving and possession of an open container of alcohol in Yellowstone National Park.