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Illinois woman sentenced for interstate murder-for-hire plot

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A woman from Coal Valley, Illinois, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for her involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme.

Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

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A Dominican national, Yonelin Manuel Baez Soto, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to the charge of illegally reentering the United States after deportation.

Louisiana woman sentenced for cocaine distribution conspiracy

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Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Yolanda Tillman, 42, from Des Allemands, Louisiana, was sentenced to 108 months in prison on April 29, 2025.

Hancock County man sentenced for theft of black lung benefits

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Gary Barber, a 75-year-old resident of Weirton, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years of probation for theft involving public money.

Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse

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The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.

Caretaker charged with embezzling over $400K from Pechanga Band citizen

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced felony charges against a caretaker accused of embezzling over $400,000 from a citizen of the Pechanga Band of Indians.

Four Pierre residents sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of four residents from Pierre, South Dakota, for their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Cass County holds drug treatment court graduation on May 19

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Cass County will host a graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Treatment Court on May 19, 2025.

Justice Department reports on Operation Restore Justice: 205 arrests made nationwide

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The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to combat child sexual abuse.

Utah man indicted for alleged assault and kidnapping of motorcyclists

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A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of kidnapping, assault, and theft following an incident involving two motorcyclists in Tooele County.

Attorney General announces convictions for Central New York gun traffickers

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the convictions and sentencing of four individuals involved in illegal gun trafficking in Central New York.

AG warns of potential scams after Pittsburgh area storms

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In the aftermath of recent storms that struck southwestern Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued a warning about potential scams targeting those affected.

Rapid City man sentenced for possessing stolen firearm while using drugs

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A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Fayette County man pleads guilty to federal drug crime

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Daemien Thompson, a 39-year-old resident of Oak Hill, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Harrison County man receives 15-year sentence for meth distribution

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Shawn Michael Bork, a 49-year-old resident of Mount Clare, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution in Harrison County.

Attorneys general challenge termination of federal electric vehicle infrastructure funds

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a group of 17 attorneys general in a legal challenge against the Trump Administration's decision to terminate billions in funding allocated for electric vehicle infrastructure.

Madison man indicted for alleged trafficking of methamphetamine and fentanyl

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Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging Jonathan E. Conley, a 43-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, with drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex offenders

By Legal Newsline |
The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative targeting child sex predators.

Utah man sentenced for defrauding investors out of $20 million

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Jeremiah Joseph Evans, known as "The Bull," has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for defrauding investors of over $20 million.

Muscatine woman receives 45-year sentence for child pornography offenses

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A Muscatine woman, Jessica Rochelle Peters, 37, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography.