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Baton Rouge man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession
Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon announced that Ledale Deanthony Sawyer, 35, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison.
Indiana Congressional candidate sentenced for falsifying campaign finance records
Gabriel Whitley, a former Congressional candidate from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for falsifying campaign finance records.
Idaho AG Labrador announces sentencing of three men in child exploitation cases
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has reported the sentencing of three men from Idaho for the sexual exploitation of children.
Attorney General Bonta leads coalition opposing new fair housing rule change
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined forces with 17 other attorneys general to send a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Washington property owner sentenced to prison for role in fatal row house fire
James G. Walker has been sentenced to over 35 years in prison following his conviction for the fatal fire at a row house he owned in Washington, D.C. The fire, which occurred in August 2019, resulted in the deaths of Fitsum Kebede and Yafet Solomen.
Justice Department settles with ASTEC in religious discrimination lawsuit
The Justice Department has secured a settlement in a lawsuit involving Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City.
Florida man given federal sentence for assault at DFW Airport
A Florida resident has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for assaulting a gate agent at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, as announced by Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad E. Meacham.
Maine and USDA resolve legal dispute over funding
Attorney General Aaron Frey delivered a statement regarding a settlement between Maine and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Florida woman sentenced to five years for PPP loan fraud scheme
Raisha Kelly, a 44-year-old resident of Loxahatchee, Florida, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Mexican citizen convicted of illegally re-entering the US
Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Andrew Birge, announced that Eduardo Lopez-Escarrega, a Mexican citizen, has been convicted of Aggravated Felon Reentry by a federal jury.
Paterson man faces federal charges for distribution of child pornography
A Paterson man has been charged with the distribution and possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Bally’s revises IPO for Chicago casino, eliminating race and gender requirements
Today, Bally’s Corporation announced changes to the public offering for its Chicago casino project, eliminating race and gender-based requirements.
Supreme Court hears case on religious charter schools and state exclusion policies
On April 30, the U.S. Supreme Court conducted oral arguments in the case of Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond.
Hardin man sentenced for threatening FBI agents in numerous phone calls
A man from Hardin was sentenced to 24 months in prison for making threatening phone calls to the FBI, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Liberty Justice Center supports Florida parents in gender identity school policy case
On April 30, 2025, the Liberty Justice Center, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), and Dr. Erica Anderson filed an amici brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
North Dakota Constitution Day established by newly signed bill
On May 1st, during a ceremony that aligned with Law Day, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a new legislative measure into law.
Arizona charges 287 individuals in immigration-related cases in one week
During a recent week of enforcement operations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced immigration-related criminal charges against 287 individuals.
Hopkinsville man receives 15-year sentence for drug trafficking
A man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.
Dayton man sentenced for aiding in fentanyl analogue distribution
A Dayton, Ohio resident, Julius Cole, 39, received a 132-month prison sentence from Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning.
Las Vegas man sentenced to 13 years for enticement of children
A Las Vegas resident, Denzel Renyal Michael Loyd, has been sentenced to 160 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for his involvement in coercing and enticing multiple minors into prostitution.