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Medical biller convicted for $1.1 million theft from surgeons serving injured workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang have announced the conviction of Amrish Patel, a medical biller from Monroe Township, New Jersey.
Ohio Supreme Court limits consecutive sentences for firearm violations
The Supreme Court of Ohio has determined that a maximum of two consecutive prison terms for firearm specifications can be added to the sentence of a violent offender.
Ohio man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Drew Lamont Scruggs, a 48-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison.
Deputy Clerk of District Court position open in Watford City
The Clerk of Court Office in Watford City, North Dakota, has announced a job opening for the position of Deputy Clerk of District Court.
Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable releases 2024 report focusing on data-driven justice solutions
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and White House Counsel Ed Siskel led a meeting of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (LAIR) to announce the release of the 2024 LAIR Report.
Summer program inspired new Tennessee judge's legal career
Newly appointed 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Jessica Parrish attributes her interest in law to a summer school program she attended during high school.
Jet ski cocaine trafficker pleads guilty; faces minimum of ten years
United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Emmanuel Rodriguez-Rodriguez, a 33-year-old from Puerto Rico, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.
Brooklyn man sentenced for $3 million COVID relief tax credit fraud
A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud and identity theft scheme.
Former postal worker pleads guilty to stealing gift cards
A former U.S. Postal Service employee has admitted to stealing gift cards from the mail, according to a court proceeding in Cape Girardeau.
Colorado business owner sentenced for violating Clean Air Act
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado has announced sentencing in a significant case involving violations of the Clean Air Act.
Chinese citizen pleads guilty to kidnapping linked to human smuggling
A Chinese national residing in Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to kidnapping in a case tied to human smuggling.
Key West man receives federal sentence for resisting Coast Guard near South Beach
Jeremie Calo, a resident of Key West, Florida, has been sentenced to federal prison for resisting and evading U.S. Coast Guard rescue attempts.
Brentwood man charged with illegal drone activity over military base
A Brentwood resident, Yinpiao Zhou, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on charges related to the unauthorized use of a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Former elections commissioner sentenced for identity theft in absentee ballot fraud
Jason Schofield, a former Elections Commissioner for Rensselaer County, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation.
California officials propose bill mandating warning labels on social media
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan have introduced new legislation, Assembly Bill 56 (AB 56), aimed at addressing the mental health risks associated with social media use among children and teenagers.
Attorney general settles with HealthAlliance over patient data breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with HealthAlliance, a health care facility operator in the Hudson Valley, for failing to adequately protect patient data.
Ohio man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
An Ohio man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for possessing child pornography.
Troy man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges
Richawn McClain, a 26-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Washington man accused of threatening flight crew en route to Newark
A Washington, DC man has been charged with threatening flight attendants during a flight to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Conway man receives federal sentence for possessing child sexual abuse materials
Evidence presented in court revealed that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents identified an internet user linked to a Conway address who conducted Bitcoin transactions with a Darknet site known for child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).