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Sunday, November 17, 2024

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Attorney General Bonta pledges resistance against second Trump Administration policies

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has addressed the state's strategy to uphold its values and protect its residents and natural resources in light of the anticipated policies from a second Trump Administration.

Inmate charged with terrorism threat against Michigan governor

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Jihaad Ahmad, a 36-year-old inmate in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday at Lansing's 54-A District Court.

Minnesota court vacates Edgar Barrientos's murder conviction after new evidence surfaces

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Yesterday, a Hennepin County District Court vacated the 2009 first-degree murder conviction of Edgar Barrientos Quintana after the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office's Conviction Review Unit (CRU) found evidence supporting his innocence.

Mississippi officials charged with bribery involving undercover FBI operation

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An indictment has been revealed in the Southern District of Mississippi, implicating several officials from Jackson.

Georgia secures $55M from Kroger for opioid treatment under new settlement

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Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Georgia, along with its local governments, will receive over $55 million to enhance opioid treatment and recovery services.

Member of violent network sentenced for child exploitation

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Richard Anthony Reyna Densmore, a 47-year-old resident of Kaleva, Michigan, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.

AG Henry announces settlement with Florida-based lead generator

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with GPGL Holdings, a lead generator based in Florida.

Buckeye Institute files brief urging Supreme Court review of Oklahoma school choice cases

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On November 7, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.

Meeting set for justice court judge selection in South Salt Lake

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The South Salt Lake Judicial Nominating Commission has organized a meeting for November 13, 2024.

AFL alleges FBI mishandling nominee investigations

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America First Legal (AFL) has released a report highlighting potential legal violations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Congressional staff regarding nominee background investigations.

Attorney General warns against price gouging amid Ventura County emergency

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert following the Governor's declaration of a state of emergency due to the Mountain Fire in Ventura County.

Florida man admits guilt in biofuel fraud involving millions

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A Florida man has admitted guilt in a scheme involving fraudulent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewable fuels credits and tax credits linked to biodiesel production.

Former Uniontown treasurer convicted of stealing over $106k from taxpayers

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the conviction of Antoinette Hodge, a former Uniontown city treasurer, for embezzling over $106,000 in taxpayer funds.

Attorney General secures convictions in Isanti County murder case

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After a four-day court trial, Fredy Saavedra Olivar was found guilty on all charges related to the December 2023 murder of Jose De Jesus Diaz Fernandes.

Maryland business owner pleads guilty in customs bribery case

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A Maryland man, Christopher “Mac” Cassity, 51, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bribery scheme involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.

Oregon AG Rosenblum expresses confidence in successor's ability to counter federal overreach

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In a statement issued on November 7, 2024, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum expressed confidence in Oregon's newly elected Attorney General, Dan Rayfield.

Raoul settles lawsuit over hydrogen fluoride emissions at Danville facility

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a settlement with Brainerd Chemical Midwest LLC to resolve a lawsuit concerning hydrogen fluoride emissions from its Danville, Illinois facility.

Richland County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

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Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Andrew Jeremy Reed of Richland County was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Nursing assistant charged with sexual abuse of elderly resident

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Paul A. Williams, a licensed nursing assistant from Morrisville, Vermont, has been charged with felony sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.

Businessman pleads guilty in tech export scheme involving Russian entities

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Ilya Khan, a businessman with citizenship in the United States, Israel, and Russia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to exporting sensitive technology to Russia.