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Supreme Judicial Court seeks attorney applications for Board of Bar Examiners
The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court are inviting interested attorneys to apply for a position on the Board of Bar Examiners, as outlined in G.L. c. 221, §§ 35-36.
Providence man indicted on multiple drug and firearm charges
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Two Individuals Indicted For Stealing More Than $150,000 From MassHealth Program
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that two individuals have been charged with falsely billing MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program for more than $150,000 in services that were allegedly never provided.
Attorney General Drummond urges denial of clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 29, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has requested that the state Pardon and Parole Board deny clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn, who was convicted of murdering Kenny Meers during a convenience store robbery in June 1992.
Bristol resident charged with attempted luring of a minor
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Robert Lavallee, 31, of Bristol, Vermont, was arraigned today on one felony count of luring a child. The charge brought against the defendant is the result of an undercover criminal investigation initially conducted by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois and later referred to the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations. Mr. Lavallee communicated online via Facebook with a Henderson County Sheriff’s officer posing as a 13-year-old minor. The...
North Carolina sets new record for DNA hits in criminal investigations
Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that the North Carolina State Crime Lab achieved 1,466 CODIS hits in the past fiscal year, surpassing the previous record of 1,382 hits set in fiscal year 2023. The State Crime Lab is responsible for analyzing evidence and uploading DNA to CODIS, a system comprising local, state, and national criminal justice DNA databases. A hit occurs when a DNA sample matches an individual with a prior conviction or arrest already in the CODIS system or when evidence is matched through forensic casework.
AG Nessel announces $1.2 billion Kroger settlement over opioid crisis
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging municipalities to join a $1.2 billion national settlement with Kroger to address allegations that the company contributed to the opioid epidemic. Michigan governments are set to receive nearly $42 million from the settlement over 11 years to combat the crisis.
Providence man indicted on multiple charges including drug possession and firearm offenses
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Grand Forks County clerks complete NACM's "Core Champion" program
Two Deputy Clerk of Court employees in Grand Forks County, Unit 1, have been awarded a plaque for completing the "Core Champion" program offered by the National Association for Court Management (NACM). They were among 17 individuals recognized at the national conference held recently in New Orleans. Approximately 200 individuals nationwide are currently working to obtain this status.
Hilgers Leads a Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of eleven States in submitting a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III on the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Lottery Contributes Nearly $10 Million to North Dakota State Government
North Dakota Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley announced the North Dakota Lottery contributed $9.92 million to the state’s general fund, to support a drug fighting task force and compulsive gambling treatment efforts during the Fiscal Year 2024, which ended June 30, 2024.
Attorney General issues alert against illegal price gouging amid California wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire, and in Butte and Tehama Counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have collectively burned over 181,000 acres, leading to mass evacuations, home destruction, and threats to critical infrastructure.
Attorney General Ford appeals dismissal of fake electors case to Nevada Supreme Court
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court following Judge Holthus's decision to dismiss the case against six individuals accused of submitting fake elector certificates in the 2020 presidential election.
U.S. Labor Dept. accused of fraud; Banished lawyer lied to jury, timeline suspicious, company says
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A high-ranking U.S. Department of Labor attorney in Pennsylvania was actually exiled to D.C. as he was simultaneously disparaging opposing counsel as "Washington lawyers" in a $22 million case in Philadelphia.
North Little Rock man arrested on child pornography charges
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Alexander Page Garner, 21, of North Little Rock on two counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
Activist short seller charged with $16M stock market manipulation
A federal grand jury in the Central District of California has indicted a prominent activist short seller on multiple counts of securities fraud, accusing him of orchestrating a market manipulation scheme that generated at least $16 million in profits.
Kristen Clarke addresses voting rights at National Urban League conference
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the National Urban League’s Annual Conference on July 26, 2024. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of perseverance in the fight for equal justice for Black Americans and highlighted the intertwined history of American democracy with both defeats and victories.
Attorney General James secures $86M settlement with Indivior over role in opioid crisis
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in exacerbating opioid addictions across New York and the nation. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products intended to treat opioid use disorder, but these products have been misused, further fueling addiction.
Justice Department and FTC to host first public strike force meeting
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force) on Thursday, Aug. 1, to discuss enforcement actions aimed at lowering prices for Americans.
Rokita warns Hoosiers about scams after Trump assassination attempt
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to be vigilant against scammers soliciting donations for fake charitable causes. Following the legitimate fundraising efforts to support families affected by the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, scammers have initiated copycat campaigns to deceive donors.