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Buckeye Institute urges court to halt use of private businesses for government funding
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Buffalo, NY v. Hyundai, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to prevent governments from using private businesses as sources of funding for local government operations.
Michigan Judicial Council seeks public input on strategic plan
Members of the Michigan Judicial Council are seeking public feedback at their next meeting. The Council will receive written comments and oral testimony on its Strategic Agenda, Operational Plan, and 2023 Annual Report.
Louisiana files SCOTUS brief protecting energy industry with support from 23 states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a decision perceived as a threat to the energy industry of various states.
Attorney General Labrador joins effort defending First Amendment rights in schools
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador on Tuesday joined a brief in a First Amendment case aimed at protecting students’ free-speech rights. Twenty-one other state attorneys general joined the brief. The friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit involves an Ohio school district that is forcing students to either use preferred pronouns or be punished.
Verkada settles lawsuit over alleged email violations with $2.95M penalty
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that Verkada Inc., a cloud-based security company headquartered in San Mateo, California, has agreed to a settlement requiring it to pay a $2.95 million civil penalty and implement extensive data security measures. This settlement resolves allegations that Verkada violated the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act and engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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.