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Minnesota AG appeals handgun permit ruling affecting young adults
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court following a lower court's decision in Worth v. Jacobson, which invalidated a state law restricting handgun permits for individuals aged 18 to 20.
Warehouse supervisor jailed for stealing Fitbits worth $2 million
Dwight Oliver, a 40-year-old resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release.
Mercer Island man sentenced for sexual assault attempt on plane
A 72-year-old man from Mercer Island, Washington, Munir Walji, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years of supervised release for attempted sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact on an aircraft.
New Orleans man receives maximum sentence for firearm possession
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Maurice Florant, a 34-year-old former resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for failing sex offender registration
A former Pittsburgh resident, Terry Bonner, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws.
Marion man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession
A Marion man has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing firearms.
US Attorney's Office releases annual report highlighting achievements in Eastern Michigan
The United States Attorney's Office has released its 2024 annual report, detailing efforts to rebuild community trust, protect civil rights, and address violent crime.
Jonesboro man receives prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
Jarrell M. Palmer, a 44-year-old resident of Jonesboro, Louisiana, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Indictment announced in child sexual exploitation case in Phoenix
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the indictment of Gehrig Duarte, 21, on charges related to child sexual exploitation.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, accusing the pharmacy chain of dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and seeking...
Deadline set for judge vacancy applications in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventh Judicial District will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse in Nebraska.
Puppyland settles lawsuit over advertising practices with $3.75 million payment
Attorney General Nick Brown has announced the resolution of a legal case against Puppyland and its owners.
Female attorneys general back Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General
A group of female state attorneys general and senior legal officials have voiced their support for Pam Bondi's nomination as the next United States Attorney General.
Juvenile court supervisor sought for Mandan district
The North Dakota Juvenile Court is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Juvenile Court Supervisor in Mandan, ND.
South Florida residents receive federal prison sentences for distributing deadly drugs
Four South Florida residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Federal grand jury indicts six linked to Mexican Mafia's alleged criminal activities
A federal grand jury has indicted six individuals for racketeering and controlled substance offenses in connection with the Mexican Mafia, also known as La eMe.
Kyle man faces multiple charges including assault and sexual abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a man from Kyle, South Dakota, by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including assault and sexual abuse.
Minnesota courts update hearing protocols with new default settings
Minnesota courts are set to implement new default hearing settings starting February 3.
Tampa man convicted for trafficking minors and producing child abuse material
A federal jury has found Dontae Dajuan Burton, a 40-year-old resident of Tampa, guilty of two counts of sex trafficking minors and one count of producing child sex abuse material.
Attorney General Bonta addresses alleged price gouging amid state emergency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice has issued over 200 warning letters to hotels and landlords in Southern California accused of price gouging.