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Clairton man sentenced for escape from reentry center
A Clairton resident has been sentenced in federal court for escaping from a residential reentry center.
Ellison secures injunction against Trump Administration's planned cuts to health research funding
Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun control violation
Christopher Pertuit, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.
Crescent City man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy after prior murder conviction
Orlando, Florida – Francisco Javier Arroyo has been sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger delivered the sentence after Arroyo's...
Attorney General Drummond comments on House Bill 1491 regarding State Board of Education
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has commented on House Bill 1491, which aims to empower State Board of Education members by allowing them to add items to the board agenda.
Guatemalan man charged with illegal reentry into the United States
A Guatemalan national living in Waltham has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
Attorneys general issue guidelines supporting diversity initiatives in education
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and New York Attorney General Letitia James, has spearheaded a coalition of 15 attorneys general to release guidance aimed at assisting K-12 schools, colleges,...
Thibodaux social worker receives prison sentence for healthcare fraud
John Christopher Barrilleaux, a social worker from Thibodaux, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for healthcare fraud.
Josh Kaul joins effort defending National Labor Relations Board amid legal challenge
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to oppose a legal challenge that could limit the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) ability to protect workers' rights.
Ellison joins AGs issuing guidance on school diversity initiatives
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with a coalition of 15 attorneys general, has issued guidance to educational institutions regarding the legality and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
Former office manager sentenced for embezzlement and identity theft
A former office manager in Collinsville has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling over $158,000 and committing identity theft while employed at AMK Heating and Cooling in Edwardsville.
Tennessee AG warns against using AI product linked to China
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning about the potential dangers of using DeepSeek and other AI products linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Eastern District of New York forms new task force targeting transnational crime
U.S. Attorney John J. Durham has announced the formation of the Eastern District of New York’s Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) Strike Force.
Alabama joins multi-state effort backing Trump's authority over executive official removals
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state has joined a multi-state amicus brief supporting President Trump's authority to remove executive branch officials.
Ohio's K-12 budget prioritizes direct student funding over system funding
On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute presented its views on Ohio's K-12 budget during a testimony before the Ohio House Education Committee.
Six defendants sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy in Chittenden County
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that six defendants involved in a drug distribution conspiracy in Chittenden County have been sentenced.
Fugitive arrested in Mexico for firearm trafficking linked to Operation Ripsaw
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced the arrest of Roland Munoz, a fugitive wanted for trafficking firearms from the United States to a Mexican cartel.
Mexican national indicted on federal drug charges after major seizure
A Mexican national has been indicted on federal drug charges in Salt Lake City.
New Haven man pleads guilty to gun possession while on supervised release
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Elbert Llorrens, 32, from New Haven, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Mexican national sentenced for possession of child pornography
A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.