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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Arkansas receives over $13 million from Kroger opioid settlement

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Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced that Arkansas will receive up to $13,535,086.30 from a $1.37 billion settlement involving Kroger and 29 other states.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah convicted over plot resembling September 11 attacks

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A jury has found Cholo Abdi Abdullah guilty on all six counts of the indictment, which includes conspiring to provide and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Bellaire man receives lengthy sentence for sexual assault

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Today, John Hendrickson, a 59-year-old resident of Bellaire, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 17 to 40 years for the repeated sexual assault of a minor relative.

Doctor pleads guilty in drug distribution conspiracy involving cash-for-prescriptions scheme

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A New England doctor, Adnan S. Khan, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances.

Virginia firm charged with illegal tech exports to Russia

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Eleview International Inc., along with two senior executives, Oleg Nayandin and Vitaliy Borisenko, appeared in the Eastern District of Virginia court.

California secures $122 million from Kroger in opioid settlement

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, addressing the company's involvement in the opioid crisis.

Turkish national arrested over alleged conspiracy violating US-Venezuela sanctions

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Taskin Torlak, a 37-year-old Turkish national, was arrested in Miami on November 2 for allegedly conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions.

California sues Norwalk over housing ban affecting vulnerable populations

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have filed a lawsuit against the City of Norwalk.

Tennessee man charged over alleged attempt on Nashville

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Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old from Columbia, Tennessee, has been arrested by federal agents on charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.

Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council schedules meeting on November 5

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The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is set to convene for its next meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Kroger settles for $1.37 billion over opioid crisis with 30 states

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan group of 30 state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.

Bismarck seeks temporary part-time assistant city attorney

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The City of Bismarck is seeking a temporary part-time Assistant City Attorney to provide legal services.

Georgia poll worker charged with bomb threat against election staff

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A Georgia poll worker has been taken into custody following allegations of sending a threatening letter to election officials.

Attorneys general emphasize support during National Veterans Month

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As National Veterans and Military Families Month is observed in November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has expressed support for state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.

Kroger agrees to $1.37 billion settlement over opioid crisis involvement

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Attorney General Josh Stein has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, involving 30 bipartisan Attorneys General.

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court hosts graduation ceremony on November 13

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The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court in Pierre, South Dakota, is set to hold a graduation ceremony on November 13, 2024.

Paxton supports Trump with amicus brief on alleged illegal appointment

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, backing President Donald Trump's assertion that special prosecutor Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed by the U.S. Department of...

Former Capitol Police officer sentenced for civil rights violation after crash

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A former officer of the U.S. Capitol Police, Thomas Smith, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release.

Dodge County Drug Court graduation celebrates successful rehabilitation

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The Dodge County Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on November 5, 2024.

Settlement finalized between TN AG and Kroger over opioid crisis

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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.