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California AG files charges against juvenile hall officers for facilitating youth fights

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 30 detention services officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California.

Michael DiGiacomo appointed U.S. attorney for Western District of New York

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Michael DiGiacomo has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York by Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

Stockton man pleads guilty in large-scale meth distribution conspiracy

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Jose Manuel Ontiveros Verdugo, a 39-year-old resident of Stockton, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal export of firearm parts

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A Mexican citizen, Oscar Daniel Ramirez Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for exporting firearm parts from the United States into Mexico.

Final defendant pleads guilty in Beckley drug trafficking case

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Jermaine Antoine Johnson, a 34-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to conspiracy in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Michigan Attorney General highlights top consumer complaints in 2024

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As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has shared insights into the work of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team and the top consumer complaints of 2024.

Timothy Courchaine named interim U.S. attorney for Arizona

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Timothy Courchaine has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the District of Arizona.

Guatemalan national charged with leading major U.S. human smuggling ring

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An individual from Guatemala has been arrested in Los Angeles on charges of leading a significant human smuggling operation.

San Diego man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

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Rodolfo Benjamin Silva, known as the "King of Coke," was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison by a federal court in San Diego for his involvement in distributing large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl across the United States.

California man sentenced for $1.2 million money order forgery scheme

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A Lancaster, California man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme involving over $1.2 million in forged money orders.

Bloods gang member sentenced to nearly four years for firearm possession

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Jamari Tyrek Ishman, a 24-year-old from Wilmington, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Drug ring member linked to Aryan gangs sentenced for trafficking offenses

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A key figure in a drug distribution network linked to Aryan prison gangs has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Justice Department supports church in Pennsylvania zoning dispute

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The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in the Western District of Pennsylvania, supporting Hope Rising Community Church's lawsuit against the Borough of Clarion.

Edmond addresses youth justice with grant-supported initiatives

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The City of Edmond is implementing new measures to address youth substance abuse and related challenges, supported by a grant from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

Los Fresnos man sentenced for smuggling illegal alien

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A Los Fresnos resident has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle an illegal alien further into the United States.

Beckley man pleads guilty to meth distribution; faces up to 40 years

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Leondus Whittenburg, a 42-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine.

Attorney general highlights consumer protection achievements during national week

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During National Consumer Protection Week, from March 3rd to 7th, the Office of Attorney General will focus on sharing information about its ongoing efforts to protect consumer rights.

Former teacher convicted for coercion and abuse involving students

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Paul Geer, a former teacher from Hancock, New York, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges related to coercing and transporting minors for unlawful sexual activities.

Muskogee resident pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charge

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Dewayne Tyree Miller, also known as Dejuan Tyree Miller, aged 28 from Muskogee, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to...

Clay County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

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Toby Harris, a 46-year-old resident of Clay County, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.