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Beresford man receives over 33-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Beresford, South Dakota man has been sentenced to over 33 years in federal prison for the receipt and distribution of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence on March 10, 2025.
California man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
A California resident, Lonnel Diggs, was sentenced to nine years in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen in Portland, Maine.
Guatemalan national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US
A Guatemalan national, Jose Martinez-Lopez, also known as "Amalio Mendez-Molina," has been charged with unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Florida man pleads guilty to assaulting courthouse security officers
A former Sarasota, Florida resident has admitted to charges of assaulting federal officers.
Idaho Falls man sentenced to prison for possessing and distributing child pornography
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced the sentencing of Christian Angel Tinoco, 32, from Idaho Falls.
South Carolina AG urges Congress: Ban Chinese AI software 'DeepSeek' on U.S. gov devices
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 21 states, has called on Congress to enact the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" (H.R. 1121).
Maine SJC seeks feedback on proposed criminal procedure rule amendments
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure.
California authorities seize $55 million worth of fentanyl, arrest three traffickers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with the Downey Police Department and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, announced the arrest of three major fentanyl traffickers in Los Angeles.
Attorney General Raoul issues guidance on preventing tax identity theft
As the deadline for filing income tax returns nears, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued guidance to help residents file their taxes safely and avoid identity theft.
Central Falls man sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy linked to gang activity
A Central Falls man, identified as a member of a Providence street gang, has been sentenced for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.
Wisconsin woman charged with stealing over $95K from elderly father
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has announced charges against Heather Robinson, a 43-year-old resident of Laona, Wisconsin.
Louisiana man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
Ringo Mitchell Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Natalbany, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Greenpeace helped fund and coordinate protests that turned violent, Energy Transfer argues as it wraps case
MORTON COUNTY, ND (Legal Newsline) - Energy Transfer rested its case against Greenpeace defendants on Monday as it seeks to recover $300 million in damages over violent protests that caused the Dakota Access Pipeline to miss a crucial deadline for online production.
Coalition proposes measures to end Google's monopoly over internet searches
Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a coalition of 38 state Attorneys General and the U.S. Justice Department to propose resolutions aimed at ending Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Former correctional sergeant charged with assaulting inmate in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has announced charges against Jason H. Meister, a former correctional sergeant at Lincoln County Jail.
Pine Ridge woman sentenced for role in meth distribution conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to...
Oklahoma man receives lengthy sentence for child sexual abuse crimes
A Kansas, Oklahoma man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of minors.
Charleston man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
Jason Lorel Minter, a 43-year-old resident of Charleston, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to drug possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Canadian man sentenced for destruction of energy facilities in Dakotas
District of North Dakota Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl and District of South Dakota United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell have announced the sentencing of Cameron Monte Smith, a 50-year-old Canadian citizen.
Rikers Island corruption case leads to prison sentences for six individuals
Six individuals involved in a corruption scheme at Rikers Island have been sentenced to prison, according to Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.