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Three indicted for major gun trafficking operation dismantled by NY AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the indictment of three individuals involved in a gun trafficking operation that illegally sold 184 firearms in Queens County.
Warwick man found guilty of child molestation; sentencing scheduled for January
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Warwick man was found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 14 in 2023.
Pastor ordered to repay $305K for misuse of church donations
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant legal outcome involving the misuse of church funds by James Collier, founder and pastor of the former Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International.
Justice Department challenges solitary confinement for juveniles
The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement for children in juvenile justice settings.
Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court to hold graduation ceremony on November 18
Cass County will host a graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Treatment Court on November 18, 2024.
Sirron Croskey convicted for armed robbery after multi-county crime spree
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the felony conviction of Sirron Croskey for armed robbery, reckless evading, and possession of a loaded firearm in public.
Webinar addresses care system for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Vermont
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts is organizing a webinar titled "Intellectual Disabilities 101" scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. This session aims to educate judges, lawyers, law enforcement officers,...
Foreign national convicted of violating US sanctions laws
A federal jury has found Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, guilty of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions laws by attempting to export drill rigs to Iran.
Montana authorities arrest eight in human trafficking operation
The Montana Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in collaboration with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office and the Missoula Police Department, carried out a human trafficking operation in Missoula this week.
York Co. man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material while on probation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has reported that Lawrence Tafoya, a man previously on probation for possessing child sexual abuse material, has been sentenced to prison after being found with thousands more files of similar content.
Council reviews applicants for Court of Appeals vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is set to evaluate six candidates for a vacancy in the Court of Appeals Western Section.
Justice Jeffrey Funke appointed as new chief justice of Nebraska Supreme Court
The appointment of Justice Jeffrey Funke as the new Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court has been met with commendation from Attorney General Hilgers.
Floridians urged to join National Drug Take Back Day amid opioid crisis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Floridians to take part in the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Arkansas attorney general announces arrest in Medicaid fraud case
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Victoria Smith-Williams, 36, from Conway, on a charge of Medicaid fraud.
Oklahoma Attorney General seeks Supreme Court review of anti-ESG law case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced plans to appeal a recent decision regarding Oklahoma's anti-ESG law to the state Supreme Court.
Bureau County man sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a guilty plea from Brandon Swiskoski, a resident of Spring Valley, Illinois, in a case concerning the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Loudoun County School Board faces lawsuit over free speech violations
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated legal proceedings against the Loudoun County School Board.
Statewide grand jury issues indictments for drug and robbery charges
On October 21, 2024, the Statewide Grand Jury issued indictments in two separate cases involving serious charges.
National Drug Take Back Day encourages safe disposal of unused medications
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is urging residents to participate in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th.
Illinois business owner faces charges over alleged tax crimes
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an Illinois business owner on charges related to tax crimes.