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Michigan AG highlights ransomware risks on Computer Security Day

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To mark Computer Security Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert regarding the threat of ransomware.

Richmond man receives nine-year sentence for firearm possession

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A Richmond man, Bobby Nathaniel Scott, 39, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Boone man sentenced for dark web child pornography offenses

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Jacob Elijah Kilgore, a 29-year-old resident of Boone, North Carolina, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for transporting child pornography via the dark web.

Arkansas man sentenced for multi-million dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud

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United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice has sentenced Tyler Keith Andrews, a 39-year-old from Russellville, Arkansas, to over 16 years in federal prison.

Survey reveals most Oregonians prioritize privacy amid new consumer protection law

By Legal Newsline |
The Oregon Department of Justice has released findings from a survey conducted among 344 residents, highlighting the importance of privacy for Oregonians.

Bradford County man convicted for repeated sexual assault of child

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Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Bradford County jury has found Matthew Chapman guilty of repeated sexual abuse of a child.

Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks

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Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general.

Louisiana man arrested for child pornography and animal abuse

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Agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, under Attorney General Liz Murrill, have arrested a man from Gonzales on charges related to child pornography and animal abuse.

McKinsey Africa agrees to pay over $120M for bribery scheme involving South African officials

By Legal Newsline |
McKinsey & Company Africa has agreed to pay over $120 million following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials.

Ohio Supreme Court ends 'public right' exception for lawsuits

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The Supreme Court of Ohio has decided to discontinue the acceptance of "public right" cases, a legal avenue established in 1999 that allowed individuals to file lawsuits without personal injury.

Ohio AG expands anti-dumping campaign with $1 million in new cleanup grants

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expanding the "Shine a Light on Dumpers" initiative by introducing $1 million in grants for community cleanup efforts.

Southeast Missouri man receives over 12-year sentence for meth distribution

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U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced a man to 152 months in prison for selling methamphetamine.

Tulsa man convicted for intent to harm with firearm during violent incident

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A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Bruce Mitchell Cass guilty of multiple charges related to a shooting incident.

Hartford man pleads guilty to meth trafficking charges

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A Hartford man has admitted to trafficking crystal methamphetamine, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

Indiana AG sues asset managers for alleged energy market manipulation

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against major asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard.

Clinic owner charged with distributing controlled substances using doctor's credentials

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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Tampa residents Bridget Luzod and Victor Silva, MD.

Virginia man faces multiple charges for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

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A Virginia resident, Charles Orlando Pratt IV, has been apprehended on charges of assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.

Miami man pleads guilty in multi-state gas pump skimming scheme

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Luis Edel Trujillo Pena, a 29-year-old resident of Miami, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

McKinsey & Company Africa settles U.S. bribery probe with $122 million penalty

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McKinsey & Company Africa has agreed to pay over $122 million to settle a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials between 2012 and 2016.

Federal crackdown leads to multiple indictments on Blackfeet Reservation

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U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced today that a six-month enforcement initiative targeting drug trafficking on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation has led to multiple indictments.