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Miami inmate convicted for assaulting prison guard
A federal jury in Miami has found Orel Valdespino Fernandez guilty of assaulting a corrections officer at the Federal Detention Center.
Texas AG disburses funds for damages caused by border-related crimes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has distributed over $100,000 to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the Landowner Compensation Program.
Ohio Supreme Court rules counties can be liable for nearby property damage
A homeowner in Ohio may hold a county responsible for damages to her property following the collapse of a road, as ruled by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with Healthcare Services Group
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with HCSG East LLC and its parent company, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG), a provider of housekeeping, laundry, and food services for healthcare facilities.
Lava Ridge wind project advances despite widespread opposition in Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released its Record of Decision for the Lava Ridge wind power project, a move that has met with significant opposition from various Idaho community groups.
Elissa Baur Named Finalist for HYPE ICONS 2024 Young Professionals Award
McGuireWoods Richmond partner Elissa Baur was honored as a finalist in the Community Champion category at the HYPE ICONS Young Professionals Awards on Nov. 14, 2024, in Richmond.
Motley Rice enters the fracas in South Carolina's asbestos court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – South Carolina's foremost plaintiffs firm is jumping into what has become an international fight over whether the state's asbestos judge can hand over control of a foreign company to one lawyer in Richland County.
Attorney General Bird Announces Top Tips to Shop Smart and Scam-Free on Black Friday Weekend
As holiday sales gear up, Iowans are not the only ones seeking to take advantage. Attorney General Bird today announced top tips for shopping smart and scam-free this Black Friday weekend.
Sene Tela Sentenced to 12 Years for Facebook Marketplace Robbery
Monday, Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi sentenced Sene Tela, 43, for a robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meeting in August 2021.
Illinois man charged with possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against Larry D. Gibson, a resident of Effingham, Illinois, for possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material.
Las Vegas CEO sentenced over multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme
A Nevada man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.
Palmer man convicted for multiple aviation violations
A federal jury in Anchorage, Alaska, has found a Palmer man guilty of violating aviation regulations.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Ali Ali's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has made public police body-worn camera footage as part of the investigation into the death of Ali Ali.
Reading-based gang members sentenced to life for murder and drug offenses
Two individuals from Reading, Pennsylvania, Dewayne Quinones and Mayco Alvarez-Jackson, have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
A Cape Girardeau man has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of a child.
Alamo teen pleads guilty to using firearm in drug trafficking
An 18-year-old from Alamo, Texas, has admitted guilt in a federal court to using a firearm during drug trafficking activities.
High school dean charged with cocaine trafficking conspiracy in Massachusetts
Two men from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, including a high school dean, have been charged with conspiring to traffic cocaine in Western Massachusetts.
Federal inmates charged with cyberstalking over sexually explicit materials
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, have announced charges against Fred Mastroianni and his sister Doreen...
Attorney General sues ex-charter school head over illegal investment loss
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated legal action against Christianna M. Hang, the former superintendent of Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) in St. Paul.
Three indicted in alleged Medicaid fraud involving sober home kickbacks
A federal indictment has been issued against three individuals accused of orchestrating a Medicaid fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.