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ECJD judge discusses new veteran's treatment court proposal
East Central District Court Judge Connie Cleveland, along with Ken Schumacher from the Unit 2 Administration office, recently appeared on an episode of the Jay Thomas show. Also present was Dan Bertsch, an attorney with the Fargo Public Defender’s Office. They discussed the proposed Veteran's Treatment Court in the East Central Judicial District (ECJD).
Coalition supports ATF's new rule requiring licenses for private gun sellers
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell have co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) rule aimed at preventing illegal gun trafficking. The rule requires private gun sellers to obtain a license and conduct background checks on potential buyers. This coalition filed an amicus brief in Texas v. ATF, arguing that the rule is essential for public safety and preventing dangerous individuals from obtaining guns illegally.
Gonzales man arrested on over 100 counts of juvenile pornography
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Gonzales man on Wednesday, September 25, on multiple charges.
Justice Department announces nearly $30M in grants against hate crimes
The Department of Justice has announced nearly $30 million in grant funding to combat the rise in hate and bias crimes. The funding, distributed through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), will support law enforcement agencies, states, community-based organizations, national civil rights organizations, and other stakeholders. These grants aim to improve the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes, solve cold cases, serve victims, and support related research.
Justice Department announces new initiatives at 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer addressed the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference, organized by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The event brought together grantees of the Justice Department’s hate crime grants, including law enforcement agencies, states, community-based organizations, and national civil rights organizations.
Attorney General Ellison seeks court oversight over Rainbow Health dissolution
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a petition requesting the Hennepin County District Court to supervise the dissolution of Rainbow Health Minnesota. The nonprofit recently disclosed its insolvency and intention to dissolve.
Paxton challenges State Fair's firearm ban in Texas Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action to challenge a firearms ban at the State Fair of Texas. On September 25, 2024, Paxton filed a petition for writ of mandamus in the Texas Supreme Court. This move aims to prevent the City of Dallas from aiding the State Fair in enforcing a ban that would prohibit licensed Texans from carrying firearms.
Vienna man charged with defrauding multiple counties while employed as a 911 operator
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Vienna, Illinois man for allegedly defrauding Johnson, Hardin, and Pope counties out of over $100,000 between 2017 and 2023 while employed as a Johnson County 911 operator.
Coalition challenges AAP over gender dysphoria guidelines
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador in a coalition of 20 states to challenge the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over its standards on gender dysphoria care for minors. The coalition alleges that AAP's guidance is influenced by political pressure rather than medical efficacy and sound judgment, as supported by the Cass Report and recent disclosures by WPATH.
Attorney General Tong organizes national forum on plastics
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is organizing a national forum on plastics in New Haven, scheduled for Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27. The event will gather attorneys general, academics, advocates, and industry experts to discuss environmental and health concerns related to plastics. The forum aims to foster understanding and collaboration on these issues and explore best practices and solutions.
Arkansas Attorney General announces two arrests in child pornography cases
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrests of two individuals in separate child pornography investigations. The arrests were made within a 24-hour period by agents from his Special Investigations Division.
Morgan County court resentence Roy Burgess Jr., upholds life without parole verdict
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Morgan County Circuit Court has resentenced Roy Burgess Jr. to life without parole for the 1993 capital murder of Kevin Ray Gardner, who was 16 years old at the time.
Justice Department announces over $86M in grants for tribal communities
The Justice Department announced more than $86.16 million in grants administered by the Tribal Affairs Division within the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. These funds aim to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking.
Three men charged with stealing beef worth thousands from tractor trailer in Philadelphia
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of three men on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia. The men were caught stealing loads of beef from a parked tractor trailer as part of the collaborative “Operation Beef Bandit” investigation.
Documents reveal collaboration between CDC and Facebook on COVID-19 misinformation censorship
America First Legal has released additional documents from its litigation against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These documents reveal the complete onboarding materials Facebook used to train CDC employees on their government censorship portal aimed at blocking free speech related to "Covid & Vaccine Misinformation."
Ohio Attorney General seeks Supreme Court intervention in Columbus busing crisis
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an emergency motion with the Ohio Supreme Court, seeking immediate intervention in the transportation crisis affecting charter and private school students in Columbus. This action is part of a lawsuit initiated by Yost earlier this month to compel Columbus City Schools to resume legally mandated transportation services.
Carr warns Georgians about scams ahead of Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is alerting Georgians to be vigilant against potential storm-related scams as Hurricane Helene approaches.
DC accountant charged with mortgage fraud and tax crimes
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has indicted a certified public accountant (CPA) on charges of not filing income tax returns, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The indictment, which was unsealed today, accuses Timothy Trifilo of Washington, D.C., of failing to file federal income tax returns for nearly a decade despite earning over $7.7 million during that period.
Pawtucket man indicted for sexual assault at assisted living facility
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Justice Department secures indictment for attempted assassination of former President Trump
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina on September 25, 2024. He began by acknowledging a significant development: the Justice Department secured a federal indictment against Ryan Routh for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.