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Wisconsin DOJ receives $7M federal grant for substance use treatment initiative

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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has received a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).

Myrtle Beach man receives prison sentence for wire and tax fraud

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Troy Benjamin Bittner, a 55-year-old resident of Myrtle Beach, has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and filing a false tax return.

Three admit roles in drug trafficking organization in North Central West Virginia

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Three individuals have confessed to their involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed substantial quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine in North Central West Virginia.

Attorney General warns Hoosiers about November product recalls

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Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to Indiana residents about consumer protection concerns related to product recalls announced in November.

Chinese national faces charges over alleged export scheme involving defense data

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A four-count indictment was unsealed today, charging Hang Sun, also known as Cody Sun, with several offenses including conspiracy, wire fraud, smuggling, and violating the Arms Export Control Act.

Canadian man sentenced for embezzling over $1.4 million from employer

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A Canadian man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for embezzling over $1.4 million from his employer and its clients.

Mara Goltsman Obtains Summary Judgment for Nursing Home Client

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Congratulations to Mara and Clausen Miller’s New York office for another summary judgment win!

Deltona man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse materials

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Christian Alberto Arango, a 33-year-old resident of Deltona, Florida, has been sentenced to eight years and one month in federal prison.

Eufaula man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Michael Shaun Davis, a 57-year-old resident of Eufaula, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison.

Investigation launched into civilian death after NYPD encounter in Brooklyn

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The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an inquiry into the death of Christopher Ferguson.

Illinois man sentenced for bank fraud involving stolen identities

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An Illinois man, Dyonte Scott, has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison after admitting to attempting to defraud financial institutions in Bozeman.

Ohio massage parlor operators indicted on multiple felony charges

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A yearlong investigation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the indictment of three women accused of operating illicit massage parlors.

Pine Hill man sentenced for fatal stabbing at Shiprock gathering

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A Pine Hill man has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe during a gathering in Shiprock, New Mexico, in 2023.

Former CEO sentenced for defrauding investors at Grand Rapids firm

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Gifford "Chip" Cummings, Jr., the former CEO of a Grand Rapids investment firm, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison.

Investment firm president sentenced for role in unregistered broker scheme

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Clinton Greyling, the former president of a now-defunct investment firm in Florida, has been sentenced for his involvement in an unregistered broker scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns sentenced Greyling to one year of probation...

Oldsmar man pleads guilty to producing AI-generated child abuse materials

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Justin Ryan Culmo, a 40-year-old resident of Oldsmar, has entered a guilty plea to multiple charges related to the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Baltimore man sentenced to 12 years for carjacking police detective

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A Baltimore man, Trevon Gardner, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the armed carjacking of a Baltimore Police Department (BPD) detective.

Former navy sailor pleads guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material

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A former U.S. Navy sailor, Gabriel Benjamin Hester, has pled guilty to charges related to the receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Kentucky woman sentenced to over a decade for drug trafficking

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A woman from Jonancy, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses.

Attorney General Nessel advises caution against holiday travel scams

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As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams.