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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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Justice Department reveals civil rights violations in Memphis

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The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, uncovering civil rights violations.

Attorney General investigates civilian death involving off-duty trooper

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The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of Luis Morocho.

Federal agencies stress compliance with Servicemember Civil Relief Act

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The Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have jointly issued a letter to financial services providers, emphasizing their obligation to uphold interest rate protections for servicemembers, recent veterans, and...

Bay Area man indicted for escape after nearly eight years on the run

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A federal grand jury has indicted Eric Pree, 55, from San Francisco, on charges of escaping custody. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced the indictment following Pree's arrest after nearly eight years on the run.

Nominees announced for South Salt Lake justice court vacancy

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The South Salt Lake Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five nominees for the position of justice court judge in South Salt Lake, Utah.

Settlement reached over hazardous waste mismanagement by telecommunications company

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the District Attorneys' Offices of Alameda County and San Mateo County, announced a $3.5 million settlement with Frontier California, Inc. This settlement addresses the illegal disposal and...

Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

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James S. Burland, a 69-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

Orleans Parish man indicted for alleged Capital One Bank robbery

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Juan K. Simpson, a 30-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been indicted for bank robbery.

Federal judge blocks Corporate Transparency Act citing unconstitutional impact on small businesses

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A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against a controversial federal law that threatened to impose significant costs on small businesses across the United States.

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

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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

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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.