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Ada County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 42-year-old Charles Bronson on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, for ten counts of sexual exploitation of a child after a search warrant was served at his residence.
Justice Department disrupts covert Russian influence operation targeting US elections
The Justice Department announced the ongoing seizure of 32 internet domains used in Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns, known as “Doppelganger,” which violated U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws. According to an unsealed affidavit, Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and ANO Dialog, under the direction of the Russian Presidential Administration and specifically First Deputy Chief of Staff Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko, utilized these domains to covertly disseminate propaganda...
Connecticut settles $425K case with Hell Fire Armory over illegal ghost gun sales
Attorney General William Tong announced a $425,000 settlement with Hell Fire Armory following illegal ghost gun sales in Connecticut. The company has agreed to reconfigure its website and add disclaimers and controls to prevent sales in Connecticut.
Former Dearborn Heights man extradited from Guam faces sexual assault charges
Jordan Wagner, 30, formerly of Dearborn Heights and most recently residing in Guam, was extradited back to Wayne County to face charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. The U.S. Marshals Service returned Wagner to Michigan and into custody at the Dearborn Police Department last week before an arraignment on August 27th on one count of First-Degree CSC and three counts of Second-Degree CSC as part of Operation Survivor Justice. Second-Degree CSC is a 15-year felony, while First-Degree CSC carries a potential life sentence....
Motocross coach sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation crimes
A motocross instructor who mentored children was sentenced today to 40 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, and ordered to pay at least $193,500 in restitution for sexually exploiting numerous children.
Montana Highway Patrol emphasizes safety as students return to school
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is reminding motorists to adhere to school bus and school zone traffic laws as students return to the classroom. By following these regulations and taking necessary precautions, drivers can help ensure the safety of Montana students.
Kansas AG recovers funds from Nigerian scammer for local crypto fraud victim
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today that his office has successfully recovered an international electronic wallet and will return funds to a Kansas victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam. This marks one of the state's first successful civil actions against an international internet scammer.
North Central Problem-Solving Court to hold graduation ceremony
The North Central Problem-Solving Court will host a graduation ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Custer County Courtroom located at 604 Heritage Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822. Judge Tami Schendt will preside over the event.
Attorney General Raoul addresses recent shootings in Chicago and Georgia
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issues statement on shooting at Apalachee High School
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals settles $25M false claims act liability over price-fixing allegations
A generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA (Glenmark), located in Mahwah, New Jersey, has agreed to pay $25 million, based on its ability to pay, to resolve its alleged liability under the False Claims Act for conspiring to fix the price of a generic drug.
Justice Department launches civil rights probe into alleged abuses at two California prisons
On September 4, 2024, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced a civil rights investigation into allegations of staff sexual abuse at two California prisons: Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the California Institution for Women in Chino. These facilities, operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, house over 3,000 individuals, including women, transgender, and non-binary people.
Former North Dakota state court administrator William G. Bohn dies at age 93
William G. Bohn, age 93, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Per his wishes, there will be no services and cremation has taken place. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
Attorney General Wilson leads multi-state effort on First Amendment rights
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief on Tuesday in a First Amendment case aimed at protecting students' free-speech rights. The brief, joined by attorneys general from 21 other states, was submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and addresses an Ohio school district's policy requiring students to use preferred pronouns or face punishment.
Flint woman pleads no contest to embezzling from vulnerable adult
LANSING – Constance Marie Roberts, 68, of Flint, pled no contest to one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult $20,000-$50,000 and one count of Taxes-Failure to File/False Return/Payment in the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. This follows her acquisition of large sums of money and multiple vehicles from the vulnerable adult victim, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
California Attorney General secures $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (Robinhood) for preventing customers from withdrawing their cryptocurrency from 2018 to 2022 and failing to fully disclose aspects of its trading and order handling arrangements. This settlement resolves the investigation into Robinhood's violation of the California Commodities Law (CCL) and includes both a financial penalty and strict conduct requirements.
Attorney General Alan Wilson visits southern border for briefing on drug and human trafficking
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the southern border on Tuesday to observe and receive briefings from the Texas Department of Public Safety about issues impacting South Carolina. He was accompanied by Attorneys General Chris Carr from Georgia and Jason Miyares from Virginia during the trip to El Paso, Texas.
Paxton sues Bexar County over mass mailing of voter registration applications
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Bexar County Commissioners Court following their decision to implement a program that would distribute voter registration applications en masse to residents, regardless of their eligibility or whether they had requested such forms.
America First Legal sues all Arizona counties over voter roll maintenance
America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amended lawsuit against all 15 counties in Arizona for not removing foreign citizens from their voter rolls. The counties involved are Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma.
AG Ferguson announces $2M fund for local law enforcement's gun violence prevention
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office is accepting applications from local law enforcement agencies for $2 million in funding aimed at reducing gun violence, promoting firearms safety, and supporting victims of gun violence.
Nebraska AG files lawsuits against Norfolk THC shops for deceptive practices
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed four additional lawsuits in Madison County as part of ongoing efforts to address unlawful conduct within the THC industry. The lawsuits target four shops in Norfolk: Smokin’ Deals, Smokes R. Less, Vapor Hutt, and NP Mart.