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Chicago residents sentenced for trafficking minor across state lines
A Chicago man, Geremy Glass, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Tax professionals sentenced for fraudulent scheme causing significant IRS losses
Two tax attorneys and an insurance agent have been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison for their involvement in a fraudulent tax shelter scheme.
Lawsuit filed against broker over alleged deceptive 'foreclosure rescue' scheme
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Kyle Seyboth, a local real estate broker, and associated defendants.
Coalition demands end to Trump's political prosecutions
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of 23 states in calling for an end to what they describe as political prosecutions against former President Donald Trump.
Justice Department investigates disability rights compliance in Michigan psychiatric hospitals
The Justice Department has initiated an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to determine if Michigan is unnecessarily institutionalizing adults with serious mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals.
Attorneys general support FTC's ban on most non-compete agreements
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) prohibition on most non-compete agreements.
Attorneys General urge FCC to improve robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
AG Moody issues consumer protection guide amid record holiday spending forecast
Today in Miami, Attorney General Ashley Moody released the 2024 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide.
State AGs urge FCC action on robocall mitigation loopholes
Attorney General Josh Stein has spearheaded a bipartisan initiative, involving 46 other state Attorneys General, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
U.S. Trustee warns against scam targeting bankrupt individuals
Individuals facing financial difficulties have become targets of a new scam orchestrated by a group calling itself the "Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group."
Bismarck seeks assistant city attorney for ordinance violation prosecutions
The City of Bismarck is seeking to fill the position of Assistant City Attorney.
Vancouver charity leaders face penalties over fund misuse
A judgment exceeding $1.4 million has been sanctioned against former directors of three Vancouver-area charities, including The Noble Foundation, following a lawsuit by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting crime lab developments
Attorney General Josh Kaul has released the 2023 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories.
Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the Providence, Rhode Island, Public School District to address issues in its programs for immigrant English learner students.
Miami man pleads guilty over bribery linked to former Ecuador comptroller
A Miami resident has admitted guilt in connection with an international bribery and money laundering scheme involving millions of dollars.
Idaho man sentenced for hacking into servers across US
An Idaho man, Robert Purbeck, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into computer servers of 19 victims across the United States.
Justice Department focuses on veteran civil rights during quarterly meeting
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division recently convened its quarterly meeting with state and local civil and human rights partners.
Hammes and Younggren elected to district court judgeships
Jason Hammes has been elected as a district court judge in the South Central Judicial District.
Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.