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South Burlington resident sentenced to probation for possession of child sexual abuse material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that David Green, 24, of South Burlington, Vermont, was sentenced today in Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The court, with Judge Navah Spero presiding, sentenced the defendant by agreement to 1 to 2 years in jail, all suspended, with a four-year term of probation. Conditions include completing sex offender treatment, restricting access to pornography, limiting internet usage, and requiring any contact with minors to be...
Several North Dakota courthouses to close on July 5
Courthouses across several counties will be closed on July 5, 2024. The affected courthouses include those in Barnes, Benson, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Cavalier, Dunn, LaMoure, Logan, McKenzie, Mountrail, Nelson, Pembina, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Stutsman, Ward and Williams counties.
Attorney General announces opening of applications for Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the opening of the application process for the 2024 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. The award aims to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety. The deadline for beginning the 2024 application process is Friday, August 16, 2024.
Attorney General reissues rules ahead of ballot initiative signature deadline
LITTLE ROCK – As the deadline for submitting signatures on statewide ballot initiatives approaches, Attorney General Tim Griffin has reiterated the guidelines governing signature collection. "As the July 5 deadline for signature submission draws near, there will likely be many people across the state this week making a final push to collect signatures for various ballot measures. It is imperative that both voters and canvassers understand and adhere to Arkansas’s laws on the collection of signatures for ballot initiatives. This benefits all involved; it protects the...
Providence man to serve 12 years in state prison for child molestation and sexual assault
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 12 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14, and one female victim under the age of 18 in 2023.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Federal Court grants South Carolina’s request to temporarily block Biden student loan forgiveness plan
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s scheme to forgive some college student loans.
Man pleads guilty to first-degree murder of two-year-old girl
Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, of Lansing, pled guilty today in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County to one count each of First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for the 2023 murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith and the violent assault of her mother, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. First-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
America First Legal alleges prosecutorial errors in Alvin Bragg's case against Donald Trump
America First Legal (AFL) has released eleven documents that detail alleged legal errors in the prosecution of President Donald J. Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. According to AFL, these documents aim to highlight what they describe as a politically motivated and legally flawed case against the former president.
Detroit man convicted for fatal ambush during social media marketplace transaction
On Friday, a Wayne County jury in the 3rd Circuit Court convicted Davontae Eshawn Long, 31, of Detroit, on all counts for a 2021 murder. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Long was charged by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in 2021 with six felonies, including murder, carjacking, and multiple firearm offenses. The case was investigated by the Detroit Police Department and the Violent Crimes Task Force, while the Department of Attorney General conducted the prosecution at trial.
New state law targets moving scams; AG Moody updates consumer resources
A new state law aimed at protecting Floridians from moving scams is now in effect. The legislation mandates that movers register with the state, provide clear contracts, and avoid misleading advertising. Additionally, penalties have been increased for movers who refuse a lawful order to return private possessions to clients. To highlight these changes and inform residents about moving scams, Attorney General Ashley Moody is updating the "Scams at a Glance: On the Move" resource.
Ada County man sentenced to 25 years for child pornography charges
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that Manuel Paul Apalatequi, 33, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Production of Sexually Exploitative Material and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material. These felonies are punishable by up to 30 years and 10 years in prison, respectively. Apalatequi was sentenced on June 28, 2024, by Ada County District Judge Derrick O’Neill.
Former Defense Department employee pleads guilty to defrauding government with fake invoices
A California woman pleaded guilty today to devising a multi-year scheme to defraud the U.S. government by submitting fake invoices for supplies that were never purchased and converting the stolen funds for her personal use.
California releases annual criminal justice statistical reports for 2023
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the release of several annual criminal justice statistical reports for 2023. The reports, which include Homicide in California, Crime in California, Use of Force Incident Reporting, Juvenile Justice in California, and Crime Guns in California, provide comprehensive data submitted by law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice entities across the state.
Attorney General Nessel responds critically to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity
LANSING – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. United States that a former president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for exercising their core constitutional powers and at least presumptive immunity for other official acts. The Court has tasked the lower courts to review the pending cases and apply its holding to the various crimes of which former President Trump is accused.
Supreme Court's Chevron ruling hailed by Attorney General Todd Rokita
By overturning the "Chevron deference" rule that grants significant power to federal agencies in interpreting laws, the U.S. Supreme Court is aiding in the restoration of American liberty and the proper balance of powers, Attorney General Todd Rokita stated today. His office, along with 26 other states, had requested the court months ago to take the critical step of overturning the Chevron rule, arguing it created an unaccountable administrative state.
Attorney General Garland commemorates 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
The Justice Department issued a statement today from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
Pierce County judge orders confinement of sex offender under predator law
TACOMA — A Pierce County Superior Court judge found probable cause to transfer a sex offender to McNeil Island after the Washington Attorney General’s Office filed a petition to prevent his release to the community.
Scammers Targeting Nebraska Nonprofits with Fraudulent Refunds
Individual Americans donated more than $326 billion in 2023, according to Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy.
Federal judge rules against Biden's LNG export ban
On Monday, July 1, U.S. Federal Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Louisiana's lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries. The ruling lifts the LNG export ban effective immediately.
8th Circuit rules on United States vs. Steven Pinto case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has ruled on United States vs. Steven Pinto, cases numbered 21-3454 and 21-3461.