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New Haven man faces federal charges for alleged cocaine trafficking

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A New Haven man has been indicted on charges related to cocaine trafficking, as announced by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement...

St. Louis woman receives 20-year sentence for prostituting minor

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U.S. District Judge John A. Ross sentenced Carrie Little to 20 years in prison for prostituting a minor, as announced on Thursday.

Five charged with conspiracy involving driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants

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An indictment has been unsealed in Boston, charging five individuals with conspiring to obtain driver's licenses for undocumented individuals residing in the United States.

Mexican man sentenced for leading drug smuggling operation in Texas

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A Mexican national, Juan Hernandez Alcantar, 66, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for his involvement in smuggling fentanyl into the United States.

Stillwater man charged with illegal possession of weapons and explosives

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A Stillwater resident, Wayne Robert Lund, has been indicted on charges related to the illegal possession of unregistered firearms and explosives. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced the charges against Lund, who is 46 years old.

Port St. Lucie joins AG Moody's club against human trafficking

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The City of Port St. Lucie has become the first city in Florida to join Attorney General Ashley Moody's 100 Percent Club, with over 1,000 city employees completing anti-human trafficking training.

Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Memphis Police

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The U.S. Department of Justice has found significant civil rights violations by the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, according to remarks delivered by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.

Paxton wins legal battle over contraceptive rule for minors in Texas

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has claimed a significant legal victory over the Biden-Harris Administration following a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Pennsylvania AG distributes $800K to victims of property management scheme

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the distribution of over $800,000 to more than 250 Pennsylvania consumers.

Suburban Chicago man receives 35-year sentence for sex trafficking offenses

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A man from Evergreen Park, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison by a federal judge for sex trafficking seven women in the Chicago area.

Brockton man convicted of defrauding Takeda Pharmaceuticals out of $2.3 million

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A Brockton man, Samuel N. Montronde, has been found guilty of defrauding Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited of $2.3 million through a fraudulent consulting scheme.

AG Nessel Launches Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign

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As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and other traditions to welcome the holidays, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching her annual holiday consumer protection campaign focused on ways Michigan residents can protect their information and their wallets.

Attorney General Hilgers Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Institutional Investors for ESG Commitments

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 11 states to sue BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices.

Shiprock woman faces assault charge after alleged stabbing incident

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A Shiprock woman has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident that resulted in another woman being hospitalized with multiple stab wounds.

Jacksonville felon sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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Emanuel Toney Cuff, a 24-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger delivered the sentence after Cuff pleaded guilty in September 2024 to...

Las Vegas CEO sentenced over multi-million dollar investment fraud

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A Nevada man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.

Prior felon sentenced to over ten years for child pornography possession

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Cameron Stroke, a 43-year-old resident of Depew, New York, has been sentenced to 124 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

U.S. expands rehabilitation-focused CASA program for eligible federal defendants

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United States Attorney Martin Estrada has announced an expansion of the Conviction and Sentence Alternatives (CASA) program.

Boston man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges

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A Boston man has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to child exploitation.

Connecticut home health agency settles Medicaid violation claims for $361K

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Attorney General William Tong and Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, have announced a settlement involving Home Care VNA LLC.