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North Dakota Supreme Court releases multiple opinions on varied legal matters
The North Dakota Supreme Court released several opinions on December 5, 2024, covering a range of legal issues from workers' compensation to criminal appeals.
Department of Justice funds youth suicide prevention in Pacific County
The Department of Justice has allocated nearly $975,000 to Pacific County organizations for a youth suicide prevention initiative.
Commerce city manager pleads guilty in cannabis permit bribery case
Two former city officials from Commerce and Baldwin Park have admitted guilt in a bribery scheme involving cannabis permits, according to the Justice Department.
Leader of Southwest Virginia meth conspiracy sentenced to 20 years
Christopher "CJ" Johnson, a key figure in a methamphetamine distribution network spanning southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Med spa owner charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief funds
Cassandra Yolanda Clarke, a 45-year-old resident of Miramar, Florida, has been charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans and grants under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
St. Louis man sentenced for pandemic loan fraud
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining loans meant to assist businesses during the pandemic. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross handed down the sentence on Thursday, ordering Robert Baines, 44, to repay...
Nebraska judge assumes presidency at national council for state courts
Judge Frankie Moore of the Nebraska Court of Appeals has taken on the role of President of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal.
Delaware landlord agrees to settle after long-term tenant mistreatment
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced a settlement with Adolph Jay Pokorny, marking the end of his lengthy career as a landlord in Wilmington, Delaware.
Cavalier County Courthouse closed for maintenance on December 5th and 6th
The Cavalier County Courthouse will not be open on Thursday, December 5th, and Friday, December 6th due to maintenance work.
St. Paul man pleads guilty to robbing postal workers at gunpoint
A St. Paul resident, Rubin David Adams, has admitted guilt in two armed robberies targeting U.S. Postal Service employees.
Idaho Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling on university purchase case
The Idaho Supreme Court has overturned a lower court decision in the case concerning the University of Idaho's proposed acquisition of the University of Phoenix.
Postal employee admits guilt in COVID relief fund fraud scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. has announced that Myaika Gross, a 40-year-old resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, has pled guilty to wire fraud related to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs.
Chesapeake man pleads guilty to wire fraud over misuse of company credit card
A Chesapeake man has admitted to wire fraud after misusing a company credit card for personal expenses exceeding $100,000.
Burleigh County seeks assistant state's attorney; applications open until filled
The Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant State’s Attorney II.
Chris Carr challenges FCC over ban on cellphone jammers in prisons
Attorney General Chris Carr has taken steps to challenge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its refusal to permit state and local law enforcement agencies to jam contraband cellphone signals in prisons and jails.
Attorney General Bonta warns against price gouging after Northern California earthquake
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert in response to the recent state of emergency declared after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Northern California.
Kings County man faces charges over alleged possession of child sex abuse material
A federal grand jury has indicted Quentin Nelson, a 32-year-old resident of Corcoran, on charges related to child pornography.
Sikeston man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking
CAPE GIRARDEAU - A Sikeston resident, Cameron L. Robinson, has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking.
York County problem-solving court celebrates new graduates
The York County Problem-Solving Court is set to hold a graduation and celebration ceremony on December 9, 2024.
Bookkeeper and sister receive prison sentences for embezzling $1.5M from business
Margaret Ward Heilman, 66, from Darlington County, and Katherine Ward Gray, 60, from Florence County, have been sentenced to federal prison after admitting guilt in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud.