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Virginia ordered to stop voter roll removals before November election
A federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia has ordered the Commonwealth of Virginia to halt a program that removes voters from registration rolls ahead of the November 5 general election.
North Carolinians gain insight into local opioid settlement spending
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolinians can now access more detailed information about how local governments are spending $1.2 billion from opioid settlements.
Tennessee business owner found guilty in $35M healthcare fraud scheme
A Tennessee business owner has been found guilty of fraudulently billing federal health care programs approximately $35 million.
Attorney General seeks strict terms for Nancy Burton’s accelerated rehabilitation
Attorney General William Tong is set to appear at Danbury Superior Court on Monday, October 28, to argue for strict conditions related to the proposed accelerated rehabilitation in the case against Nancy Burton.
Georgia woman sentenced for $30M COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her involvement in a scheme that defrauded the Georgia Department of Labor (GaDOL) out of millions intended for unemployed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffrey Funke named as Nebraska's next chief justice
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been appointed as Nebraska's next Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the end of October.
Connecticut pharmacy fined $39M for kickback scheme with retired state workers
Attorney General William Tong has announced a significant legal judgment against Assured Rx, LLC, a Florida-based pharmacy.
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.