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Kennewick detective awarded for distinguished service in community policing
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.
Little Rock man sentenced to 18 years for fentanyl distribution
Edmond Quatrell Blue, a multi-convicted felon from Little Rock, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Long Island man pleads guilty to fraud scheme targeting sports bettors
Earlier today, Cory Zeidman, a former resident of Long Island, admitted to conspiring in a fraudulent scheme involving sports betting.
Canal Winchester man sentenced for drug trafficking and fraud
Thomas O. Crowell, 35, from Canal Winchester, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison by the U.S. District Court for his involvement in narcotics, firearms, and financial fraud offenses.
Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with senior living provider
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Watercrest Community Management LLC concerning allegations of immigration-related discrimination at its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.
Texas man sentenced for coercing minors into sending explicit material
A Texas man has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for coercing minors he met on Instagram into sending sexually explicit materials.
Justice department announces recipients of annual community policing awards
The Justice Department has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.
Attorney General honors police officers for distinguished service in community policing
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Awards for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, held on December 4, 2024.
Plaintiffs attorneys request $5.6 billion in legal fees, receive $345 million after bringing lawsuit over Musk's Tesla pay
Attorneys who brought the lawsuit against a compensation package granted to Elon Musk by Tesla shareholders have been awarded $345 million in legal fees after the pay package was blocked a second time.
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.