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Florida fisherman pleads guilty to tax evasion spanning more than a decade
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to evading taxes on income he earned from commercial fishing in Massachusetts.
Former CEO convicted for insider trading using Rule 10b5‑1 plans
A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted Terren S. Peizer, the former CEO, executive chairman, and chairman of the board of directors of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company, for engaging in an insider trading scheme using Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
Supreme Court upholds federal law barring domestic abusers from possessing firearms
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement following the United States Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that a federal law prohibiting individuals under a domestic violence restraining order from accessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The case centered on Zackey Rahimi, who was barred from possessing firearms due to a domestic violence restraining order after assaulting his girlfriend. Rahimi was later involved in multiple shootings and indicted for firearm...
Washington State announces members of new artificial intelligence task force
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the appointments to the newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office. The task force will bring together technology experts, industry representatives, labor organizations, civil liberty groups, and other stakeholders to discuss AI's benefits and challenges. The task force is expected to issue findings, guiding principles, and policy recommendations.
North Dakota Court System seeks electronic court recorder/transcriptionist
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $49,896 and is classified as full-time and regular. The job posting aims to expand the applicant pool for a single successful candidate who will work within the Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers.
America First Legal challenges gag order against Trump
America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, challenging Special Counsel Jack Smith's attempt to impose a gag order on former President Donald J. Trump. The brief, submitted in collaboration with Stone Hilton PLLC and Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC, argues that such a gag order would violate Trump's constitutionally protected right to free speech.
Southern Tier receives over $4M from Juul settlement for anti-vaping initiatives
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Southern Tier will receive over $4.5 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which has led to a significant rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million through this settlement, which will be distributed to every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs aimed at...
Justice Department opens applications for enhancing tribal access to crime databases
The Justice Department announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP enhances public safety by enabling federally recognized Tribes to access and exchange data with national crime information databases, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), for authorized criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes.
Attorney General Garland comments on Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Rahimi
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi on June 21, 2024.
Attorney General Moody hosts symposium on cryptocurrency scams in The Villages
Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages today. During the event, Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit provided information to help attendees avoid falling victim to cryptocurrency schemes. Following the symposium, Moody recognized Florida’s top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers with the Senior Sleuth Awards.
North Carolina ends backlog of untested sexual assault kits
Attorney General Josh Stein provided an update on the North Carolina State Crime Lab's recent efforts to analyze evidence and upload DNA to the CODIS database, a system of local, state, and national criminal justice DNA databases. In April and May, the Crime Lab uploaded 2,674 samples into the CODIS database.
Supreme Court upholds firearm restrictions for domestic abusers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reversed a lower court ruling that would have allowed domestic violence abusers access to firearms. The case involved a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) from possessing guns. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had previously vacated the criminal conviction of a defendant who unlawfully possessed a firearm while under a DVRO issued by a Texas state court for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Attorney General Murrill offers tips on preventing child hot car deaths
Thursday, June 20 marked the first day of summer, which means temperatures are rising. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill aims to ensure that children do not fall victim to hot car deaths.
Attorney General James announces funding for Mohawk Valley to combat youth vaping
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Mohawk Valley will receive over $3.4 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its role in the youth vaping epidemic. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million through this settlement, which will be distributed to every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs aimed at reducing and preventing underage vaping.
Authorities warn of rise in imposter scams targeting Lancaster County residents
Lincoln -- The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and Lancaster County Sheriff are issuing an alert regarding an increase in government imposter scams in Lancaster County, particularly those impersonating local law enforcement offices or court officials.
Supreme Court upholds federal law on guns for those with domestic violence orders
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which upheld the federal law prohibiting individuals with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms.
Attorney General's initiative helps solve Shenandoah National Park cold case murders
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares today commended the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team of the Office of the Attorney General for aiding federal law enforcement in solving the 1996 Shenandoah National Park cold case murders. DNA evidence has linked Walter “Leo” Jackson Sr., a convicted serial rapist, to the 1996 murders of Julianne "Julie" Williams and Laura "Lollie" Winans in Shenandoah National Park. Jackson, who died in an Ohio prison in 2018, was identified by intelligence analysts funded by the SAKI program.
Virginia Anne Bates indicted on multiple human trafficking charges
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Virginia Anne Bates, 37, of Forest Park, has been indicted in DeKalb County on charges of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and Pimping. Bates is alleged to have knowingly harbored and provided a 16-year-old female and an adult female to sex buyers in DeKalb County. The defendant is further alleged to have collected a portion of the financial proceeds from the commercial sex acts of both victims.
North Dakota Court System announces opening for law clerk in Dickinson
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Law Clerk in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $74,460 and is classified as full-time and regular.
Biz groups, Dems announce deal to reform law that spawned thousands of 'shakedown' suits vs employers
Under the deal to reform the Private Attorney General Act, a coalition of business groups would agree to withdraw a ballot measure that would have largely gutted PAGA. Reports showed PAGA generated lawsuits worth $10B in payouts from employers in the past 10 years, with big money for lawyers, little real benefit for workers