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Ken Paxton supports Trump's inauguration as new era begins
Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed his support for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, marking what he describes as "the beginning of a new era" in America.
U.S. Senate passes Laken Riley Act; Attorney General Drummond praises decision
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval following the U.S. Senate's passage of the Laken Riley Act.
Officer-involved death under investigation in Oneida County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in the Township of Newbold, Oneida County.
Bonta warns against rental bidding wars amid LA wildfires under state law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to remind landlords that rental bidding wars leading to unlawful price increases are prohibited under the state's price gouging statute, Penal Code section 396.
Utica man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking and money laundering
Willie Alvarado, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Utica, New York, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.
Orosi utility board directors resign after election defeat
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber have confirmed that three former members of the Orosi Public Utilities District (OPUD) Board of Directors have resigned from their positions.
Nursing facilities chain agrees to $18 million settlement over false COVID-19 loan claims
Torrance-based Unified Care Services LLC, along with its affiliates and owner Emmanual David, has agreed to pay $18 million.
New Bedford man sentenced for stealing over $450K in veterans' disability benefits
A New Bedford resident, Joseph Smith, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for stealing over $450,000 in disability benefits meant for a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Tara M. Lyons appointed Acting U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Georgia
As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has been appointed as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Two Dane County men charged with armed robbery of Fitchburg bank
Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that an indictment has been unsealed charging two men from Dane County with armed bank robbery.
Putnam Valley couple sentenced for running prostitution ring at NY massage parlors
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Hong Ru Lin and Kena Zhao have been sentenced to prison for operating prostitution businesses at massage parlors in several New York counties. U.S....
Governor Newsom's order bans eviction for hosting wildfire survivors
California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom's recent executive order, which prohibits evictions for those providing shelter to individuals affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert sentenced to 10 years for bombing attorney general's office
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert has been sentenced to ten years in prison.
Sacramento man receives 15-year sentence for armed robberies
A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing two armed robberies of financial institutions.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on bribery charges
An indictment was unsealed today charging former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen David Trung Duong and Andy Hung Duong with bribery offenses.
FirstEnergy executives face charges over alleged racketeering scheme
Two former executives of FirstEnergy Corp. have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a racketeering conspiracy.
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber announces resignation effective January 20
Jessica D. Aber has announced her resignation as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, effective January 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
Butte nurse practitioner sentenced for health care fraud involving vitamin B-12 injections
A former nurse practitioner from Butte has been sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for committing health care fraud.
Perris man sentenced to 12 years for meth distribution and firearm possession
A Riverside County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Attorneys general back Mexican lawsuit against US gun makers at Supreme Court
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.