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Attorney General Wilson joins 23 states urging SCOTUS review of Arizona sports law
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with attorneys general from 23 other states to petition the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an Arizona law focused on restricting girls' sports teams to biological females.
Contractor convicted for defrauding elderly woman and causing asbestos hazard
A Jefferson County district court jury has found Lance Slayton guilty of defrauding an elderly woman and exposing a neighborhood to asbestos.
Second Circuit DUI Court plans graduation ceremony on December 3
The Second Circuit DUI Court in Pierre, South Dakota, is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST.
Michigan woman convicted for $1.4M healthcare kickback scheme
A Michigan woman has been found guilty for her involvement in a scheme to defraud the United States and receive illegal health care kickbacks.
Alabama AG leads multi-state effort on women's sports case at Supreme Court
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 24-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Google faces proposed changes to business practices following antitrust ruling
State attorneys general and the Justice Department have put forward a series of measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly in internet search engines.
Justice Department launches assessment for Maryland Natural Resources Police under reform initiative
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP).
Dual U.S.-Albanian citizen arrested for alleged support to ISIS
A dual citizen of the United States and Albania, Erald Alimehmeti, has been arrested in New York on charges related to alleged attempts to support ISIS and distributing instructions for making explosives.
Michigan launches task force on missing or murdered indigenous people
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Task Force.
Guardianship Monitoring Program offers free online seminars in December
The Guardianship Monitoring Program is organizing three online seminars in December aimed at individuals working with vulnerable adults.
Clinton Lee Young sentenced for capital murder after retrial
A Midland County jury has convicted Clinton Lee Young III of capital murder for the 2001 killing of Samuel Petrey.
Attorney General investigates civilian death involving NYPD officer
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of a civilian in Brooklyn.
Dominican man sentenced for deadly human smuggling conspiracy involving child's death
A Dominican national has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that led to the death of a child.
Veterans court graduates celebrated in upcoming ceremony
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court is set to host a graduation ceremony for participants of the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
Portrait ceremony honors former governor's legacy
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum will participate in a portrait donation ceremony alongside the Judges of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal and Judicial Administrator/Clerk of Court Robin Jones.
Las Vegas CEO pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar investment fraud
A Nevada man, Mykalai Kontilai, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme.
Pet sale ban takes effect in New York state this December
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to licensed pet dealers that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail stores will be prohibited starting December 15.
Tyler County man receives 30-year sentence for child sexual assault
Michael Clint Wallace, Jr. of Warren, Texas, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Court allows redistribution of $407K from city after tax overpayment
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that Franklin County can redistribute over $407,000 collected from the city of Obetz due to property tax overpayments.
Texas attorney general announces settlement with TPC over plant explosion
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a settlement with TPC Group Inc. and TPC Group, LLC, following lawsuits related to a chemical plant explosion in Port Neches in November 2019.