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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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Coos County man sentenced to over 162 years for child sex abuse

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A Coos County man, Dewayne Forrest, has been sentenced to over 162 years in prison following his conviction on nine counts of sexual abuse involving five children.

California agrees to repeal controversial electric-truck mandates

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a settlement in a lawsuit challenging California's electric-truck mandates.

Dixmont woman sentenced for role in Maine drug trafficking ring

By Legal Newsline |
A Dixmont woman has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for her involvement in a drug trafficking ring operating in northern Maine.

States urge CFPB action on delayed restitution for tech sales victims

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Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with leaders from eight other states, has called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to expedite restitution payments to victims of a predatory tech sales program.

Sarpy County Wellness Court hosts graduation ceremony on May 23

By Legal Newsline |
The Sarpy County Wellness Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in Courtroom 5 of the Sarpy County Courthouse located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska.

Bethlehem man sentenced for stealing over 150 guns from firearms dealers

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United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Ismael Terrero-Terrero, a 22-year-old from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Florida man admits guilt in tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud case

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A Florida resident, Paul Archer, has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Bangor for charges of tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud.

California man pleads guilty in federal cocaine trafficking case

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A Coachella, California resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to federal narcotics laws, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Missouri man indicted for concealing veteran uncle's death for financial gain

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A man from Salem, Missouri has been indicted on charges related to the alleged concealment of his uncle's death to fraudulently obtain financial benefits.

Broken Bow resident pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Jerry Wayne Shomo, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.

Maryland Judiciary launches redesigned public data dashboard

By Legal Newsline |
The Maryland Judiciary has unveiled a redesigned public data dashboard aimed at improving accessibility and functionality.

Raleigh County man convicted as felon in possession of firearm

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After a brief trial, a federal jury has found Alfred Leslie Pittman guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

El Cajon man convicted of attempting child coercion and adult sex trafficking

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Steven Terrell Lewis, a resident of El Cajon, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted sex trafficking by force or coercion involving an adult.

Colorado grand jury indicts five for alleged fentanyl distribution

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that a grand jury has indicted five individuals on charges related to fentanyl distribution.

Former NYCHA superintendent sentenced to prison for bribery

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Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Hector Colon, a former superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Sacramento man sentenced for role in $38 million catalytic converter theft

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Tou Sue Vang, a 33-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a large-scale catalytic converter theft operation.

Five charged after fatal human smuggling incident off California coast

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Federal charges have been filed against five individuals in connection with a human smuggling incident off the coast of Del Mar, California.

Court blocks Trump's move to dismantle key federal agencies

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Attorney General Dan Rayfield secured a court order preventing the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that support public libraries, museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses.

Trenton man sentenced for ammunition possession related to shooting

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A Trenton man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for possessing ammunition as a felon, linked to a shooting incident. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the sentencing of Rashon Lawery, 27, who had previously pleaded guilty before U.S....

California man sentenced for defrauding Medicare out of $17M

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A California resident has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding Medicare of over $17 million through fraudulent hospice companies and a home health care business.