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Walker pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal stabbing case
Matthew Walker, a 26-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed.
Marietta man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Jukobie Allen Ramsey, a 22-year-old resident of Marietta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
Connecticut real estate agent sentenced for defrauding clients in short sale scheme
A Connecticut real estate agent has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a long-running scheme to defraud clients through fraudulent short sales of properties.
Lexington man sentenced to over 13 years for distributing child pornography
A Lexington resident, James Allen Brown, aged 26, received a sentence of 165 months in prison for distributing child pornography.
Buckeye Institute supports reforms in Ohio's occupational licensing through House Bill 238
The Buckeye Institute presented its views to the Ohio Senate Government Oversight Committee regarding House Bill 238, which seeks to ease occupational licensing requirements in Ohio.
Box Elder woman's trial set for January on charges related to child exploitation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a Box Elder, South Dakota woman on charges related to sexual exploitation and enticement of a minor.
Authorities announce arrests in Concordia Parish drug trafficking investigation
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Percy Giles, III, and Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick announced the arrest of 13 individuals on federal drug trafficking charges.
One Year After Biden’s AI Executive Order: AI Compliance Programs & What Health & Life Sciences Companies Should Know on December 4, 2024
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued its “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.”
Troutman Pepper Advises Client Quikrete on $11.5B Acquisition of Summit Materials, Inc.
Troutman Pepper client Quikrete Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Holdings, Inc. for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $11.5 billion, including debt.
Queens man pleads guilty to arson after firebombing apartment building
Atahualpa Rodriguez, a resident of Flushing, Queens, has pleaded guilty to arson charges in federal court in Brooklyn.
Justice Department announces distinguished service awards for community policing
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida has shared the announcement by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland about the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community...
San Benito man sentenced for assaulting federal officer with stolen vehicle
A San Benito resident, Damian Evans Lopez, has been sentenced to federal prison after attempting to run over an FBI agent during an arrest in a stolen vehicle. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentence.
Rapid City man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that Jacob Denker, a 41-year-old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Camela...
North Carolina men sentenced for international money laundering conspiracy
Jeffrey Doctor, 52, from Charlotte, North Carolina, and Samuel Baker, 46, from Laurinburg, North Carolina, have been sentenced for their involvement in a scheme to smuggle cut rag tobacco into Canada.
Mishawaka man sentenced for distributing fentanyl causing death
Jarin Devon Noojin, a 26-year-old from Mishawaka, Indiana, has been sentenced to 286 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco.
North Dakota Court seeks staff attorney for district court
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Staff Attorney position at the District Court in Dickinson.
New York Attorney General issues alert on rising package theft
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert addressing the rise in package theft, particularly during the holiday season.
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior removal
Ulises Casterjon-Gallegos, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed.
South Dakota man receives federal sentence for firearm and drug offenses
A man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who is also a Guatemalan national, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
Judicial Resources Commission schedules annual meeting for December
The Judicial Resources Commission is set to hold its Annual Meeting and Public Hearing on December 13, 2024.