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Former Hawaii prison guard pleads guilty to sexually abusing inmates

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A former correctional officer in Hawaii has admitted to sexually abusing inmates under his supervision.

Salem man charged with illegal possession of Molotov cocktails

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A Salem man appeared in federal court facing charges related to the possession of Molotov cocktails.

Foster County to assist Griggs County clerk during temporary office closure

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Foster County's clerk of court will temporarily manage assistance for Griggs County's clerk of court.

Delaware man convicted for major drug conspiracy involving fentanyl

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On February 24, 2025, a federal jury found Dwayne Fountain, 54, of Middletown, guilty of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute on four counts, and distribution of controlled substances on two counts.

Supreme Court holds off-site oral arguments at Montgomery College

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On March 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of Maryland conducted oral arguments at Montgomery College in Rockville.

Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after multiple deportations

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Jesus Del Orbe, a 55-year-old Dominican citizen residing in Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.

Alamo resident sentenced for firearm use linked to drug trafficking

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A 19-year-old resident of Alamo, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for using a firearm in connection with drug trafficking activities.

Coalition files second motion against Trump Administration's alleged federal funding disruptions

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On Friday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 22 other states, filed a second motion for enforcement in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

Attorney General releases annual report highlighting consumer protection efforts

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BOSTON — In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has released the annual Consumer Advocacy Report.

Federal grand jury indicts illegal alien for methamphetamine trafficking and firearms offenses

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A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted an individual on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Birmingham man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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A Birmingham man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for illegal firearm possession. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Nashville Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Jason...

Former credit union employee sentenced for defrauding employer and clients

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Kevin Spratt, a former senior branch sales representative at a federally insured credit union in South Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for defrauding his employer and clients.

Massachusetts employee and inmate charged with smuggling drugs into federal prison

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A Massachusetts state employee and a federal inmate have been charged with conspiring to smuggle synthetic cannabinoids, known as "K2," into FMC Devens.

Bridgeport gang member sentenced to 25 years for violent crimes

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Trevon Wright, also known as "Tre," has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement with a violent street gang in Bridgeport. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence, which includes five years of...

Nurse practitioner forfeits $40 million after healthcare fraud conviction

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Trivikram Reddy, a nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, will forfeit over $40 million from foreign accounts following his conviction for wire fraud conspiracy.

Florida man sentenced for Telegram-based bank fraud scheme

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A Florida resident has been sentenced for his involvement in a Telegram-based check fraud operation targeting businesses in Alabama.

Rochester man indicted for alleged role in narcotics conspiracy

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Quentin L. Yancey, also known as Q, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.

Federal grand jury indicts multiple defendants on immigration-related charges

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A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Alabama has indicted twelve individuals for illegal reentry after deportation and three for being an alien in possession of a firearm.

Pittsburgh man receives additional prison time for courtroom assault

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A Pittsburgh man, James Taric Byrd, has been sentenced to an additional 110 months in prison for contempt and assault charges.

Kanawha County man receives over 16-year sentence for meth distribution

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Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a 33-year-old resident of Pratt, West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.