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New Mexico Department of Justice Highlights Charities Team During Charity Fraud Awareness Week
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is proud to highlight the vital work of our Charities team during Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a time when many are inspired to donate to causes nationwide.
AG Fitch, Farm Bureau, and Chamber of CommerceSecure Injunction of UnconstitutionalBiden-Harris H-2A Rule
Attorney General Lynn Fitch applauded anorder of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, haltingnationwide enforcement of a rule amending H-2A visa program regulationsthat would have brought labor unions onto American farms and ranches.
Omaha-area Mental Health Therapist Ordered to Serve Five Years Probation and Pay Restitution
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that an Omaha-area mental health therapist was ordered to serve five years of probation and pay $60,000 in restitution to Nebraska’s Medicaid program.
Flying mattresses aren't a 'dangerous condition,' court rules in casino case
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A jury doesn’t need to decide whether day-bed cushions that took to the air during a squall and “popped” a casino customer in the back of the head represented a dangerous condition, a Mississippi appeals court ruled, upholding a trial court’s dismissal.
Antony Socarras Convicted of Murder of Girlfriend
Anchorage jury convicted Antony Leone Socarras, 35, on two counts of Murder in the Second Degree for the death of his former girlfriend, 34-year-old Angela Telles.
Labrador Letter – Thanksgiving 2024
Thanksgiving, and a proper time to reflect on all the blessings we enjoy as Americans and Idahoans.
Body-Worn Camera Footage Release Delayed in the October Police-Involved In-Custody Death Investigation in Hagerstown
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the delay in the release of the body-worn camera footage of the police-involved in-custody death investigation that occurred on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland.
Michigan Department of Attorney General Staff Appointed to Leadership Roles in National Association of Confidential Address Programs
The National Association of Confidential Address Programs (NACAP) has recently appointed two members of the Michigan Department of Attorney General to leadership positions within the organization. Karen Hall, Program Manager of the Michigan Address Confidentiality Program, has been elected to a two-year term on the NACAP Board of Directors. Kimberly Watts, a victim advocate for the Michigan Address Confidentiality Program, will serve on NACAP’s Best Practices Committee.
Cassandra Ayon's remains discovered four years after disappearance
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Clark and Marathon County Sheriff's Offices and the Clark County District Attorney's Office, has announced the discovery of Cassandra Ayon's remains.
Coalition urges swift confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general
Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General.
Texas women charged with mortgage fraud involving over $8 million
Three women from Texas have been charged with federal violations related to a mortgage fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Cookie Deep Dive: Maximizing Value While Minimizing Risk on December 4, 2024
Cookies and other tracking technologies present significant opportunities (e.g., better advertising, data monetization, and insights) yet include substantial risks, such as wiretapping litigation and regulatory enforcement.
New York man's mid-flight disruption leads to guilty plea
A New York man, James Tyqwon Ford, has pled guilty to interference with a flight crew after an incident on a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to New York.
Mexican man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after deportation
A Mexican national, Arturo Reyna-Arajo, was sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Columbus man convicted on multiple charges including triple murder
A federal jury has found Larry J. Williams, Jr., a Columbus resident, guilty of murdering three individuals as part of a narcotics conspiracy.
Knox County man sentenced to over 20 years for distributing child porn
A Knox County man, previously convicted of a crime against children, was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Indiana residents charged in nationwide SIM-swapping conspiracy
An indictment was unsealed today in Oakland, charging three Indiana residents with conspiracy related to a SIM-swapping operation.
Pennsylvania man receives nine-year sentence for role in international money laundering scheme
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in an international money laundering conspiracy.
Kalamazoo man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution charges
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that Lonnie Morrow from Kalamazoo has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl.
California Supreme Court engages Fresno students in educational outreach session
Students from Fresno County public schools and area law schools gathered at the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District in downtown Fresno on October 9 to observe the California Supreme Court in action.