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Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to federal drug charge
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Jermaine McQueen, a 46-year-old resident of Niagara Falls, NY, has pleaded guilty to the charge of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Coalition sues Trump administration over Department of Education restructuring
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Department of Education.
Unemployment fraud ringleader sentenced for pandemic-related crimes
Kenny Lee Howard, a 32-year-old resident of Southfield, has been sentenced to 94 months in prison for his involvement in defrauding state unemployment insurance agencies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Federal indictment targets eight alleged GoodFellas gang members
Eight individuals linked to the GoodFellas street gang have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.
Georgia businessman pleads guilty to bank fraud involving $1 million line of credit
Spencer Askew, the founder and former CEO of E-Freight Solutions Worldwide, LLC, has pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and making false statements to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attorneys general urge DOE not to delay energy efficiency rules
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of eight attorneys general and New York City, has submitted two comment letters to the United States Department of Energy (DOE).
Fentanyl distribution conspiracy charges follow seizure of blue M30 pills
Carlos Rene Montes, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen from Tucson, and Miguel Angel Sesma, a 30-year-old legal permanent resident from Mexico residing in Phoenix, have been charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
California man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking
Victor Garcia, a resident of Palmdale, California, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking.
North Carolina warns against surge in toll text scams
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have issued a warning to residents about a rise in text message scams.
Chicago man sentenced for drug distribution near Loras College
A man from Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for selling heroin and cocaine near Loras College in 2017 and 2018.
Mexican national sentenced to over two decades for drug trafficking
Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Guatemalan resident has pleaded guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States and has been sentenced to time served.
Attorneys general oppose House continuing resolution; seek Senate intervention
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with a coalition of seven attorneys general, has expressed support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House.
Florida man receives maximum sentence for traveling to have sex with minor
A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for traveling to Texas with the intent to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
Attorneys general oppose House-passed continuing resolution
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with attorneys general from six other states, has issued a joint statement expressing support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House of Representatives.
Louisiana man sentenced to over two decades for meth trafficking
A man from Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.
Attorney General's office releases report on Suffolk County civilian death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of A.S., a minor, who died following a motor vehicle collision involving a Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) officer.
Illinois man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
Marcus Fair, a 28-year-old from Dolton, Illinois, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm illegally.
Mexican national indicted for unlawful entry resulting in death
A federal grand jury in Phoenix has indicted Jorge Fontes-Garcia, a 25-year-old from Sonora, Mexico, on charges related to bringing illegal aliens into the United States.
New Orleans man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on March 12, 2025, that Avery Julien, a 29-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 37 months in prison.