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California man charged with exporting arms to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, a 41-year-old resident of Ontario, California, was arrested on charges of exporting firearms, ammunition, and military items to North Korea.
Indictment of Brianna Sullivan for Sale of Controlled Drugs
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Strafford County Grand Jury has returned indictments against Brianna Sullivan, age 25, of Farmington, New Hampshire, for three counts of Sale of a Controlled Drug.
Attorney General James and DFS Superintendent Harris Secure $11.3 Million from Auto Insurance Companies over Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris secured $11.3 million in penalties from two auto insurance companies, the Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers), for having poor data security which led to the personal information of more than 120,000 New Yorkers being compromised.
State Athletic Control Board Adopts Sports Betting Policy
The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) announced that it has recently adopted an updated sports betting policy for all licensees, officials, and employees.
Brothel customers must appear at public hearing, in case allegedly involving powerful figures
BOSTON (Legal Newsine) - Men accused of frequenting a high-end brothel in Massachusetts must appear at a public hearing, the state’s highest court ruled, saying their right to privacy was trumped by public interest in a case that allegedly involves “government officials, corporate executives” and other powerful figures.
Statement from Attorney General Mayes on the Signing of Proposition 139
Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on the signing of Proposition 139, Arizona's Right to Abortion Initiative.
Carr Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Keep Kids Safe Online
Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Files Suit Against Fossil Fuel Companies for Deceiving Mainers about Climate Change
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that he has filed suit in state court against Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco, and the American Petroleum Institute for deceiving Mainers for decades about the role of their fossil fuel products in causing climate change.
Attorney General's Office Secures 13 Guilty Verdicts Against New Bedford Man For Larceny And Witness Intimidation
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that, following a bench trial in Bristol County Taunton Superior Court, a New Bedford man was found guilty on charges in connection to stealing $20,400 by false pretenses from 13 individuals in 2022.
Houston man sentenced for role in dark web drug ring
A Houston man, Marco Juarez, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a dark web operation that manufactured and distributed pills containing methamphetamine.
Utah businessman sentenced to pay restitution over asbestos-related negligence
Daniel J. Brett, a businessman from Murray, Utah, has been ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution to a water truck operator involved in the demolition of the Broadway Hotel in Tooele, Utah.
Attorney General James releases annual charity fundraising report
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released the annual "Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers" report, just ahead of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Servicemembers Defrauded by Harris Jewelry to File a Claim by Dec. 21
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging Virginia servicemembers and veterans who were defrauded by Harris Jewelry to file a claim for refunds by the December 21, 2024 deadline.
Charleston County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Delbert Tony Smalls, Jr., 41, of Adams Run, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Drummond urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling upon Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of this year to protect children from online harm.
Summary of Petition to End Qualified Immunity Approved
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office accepted the untitled petition summary of a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to add an Article I, Section 23 to the Ohio Constitution eliminating qualified immunity for peace officers.
Rutland man sentenced for possessing stolen firearm amid prior domestic violence conviction
John Ryea, a 41-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont, has been sentenced to approximately two and one-half months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Troy man faces charges for alleged marijuana trafficking and gun crimes
Omjasisa Kentu Felder, a 53-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been charged with marijuana trafficking and gun-related offenses.
Justice Department files forfeiture complaint over oligarch's US music studio sale
A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed for $3.4 million in proceeds from the sale of a music studio in Burbank, California.
Gregory Newson sentenced to death for killing Texas deputy during traffic stop
Gregory Newson has been sentenced to death for the murder of Deputy William Christopher Dickerson in Panola County, Texas.