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West Springfield man pleads guilty to defrauding retirement board
The Attorney General's Office has announced that Robert Dombek, a 53-year-old resident of West Springfield, has pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and larceny over $1,200.
Red Hook drug dealer receives sentence for cocaine distribution
United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced the sentencing of Niah Henry, a 35-year-old resident of St. Thomas, for cocaine distribution charges.
Marriott settles $52 million over data breach impacting millions
Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced that Louisiana will receive $1,400,289 as part of a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. This is part of a larger $52 million settlement reached by a coalition of 50 Attorneys General following an...
Justice Department plans tribal consultations after Castro-Huerta ruling
The Justice Department has announced plans to hold Tribal consultations regarding legislative proposals aimed at addressing jurisdictional issues in Indian country, following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta.
Prince George's County man sentenced to seven years for armed robbery
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Marquis Hayes Henderson, a 24-year-old from Laurel, Maryland, to seven years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Sumter man pleads guilty to damaging energy facility and possessing illegal material
Donald Ray Hurst, Jr., a 35-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina, has admitted guilt to charges related to the destruction of an energy facility and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General Bonta supports EMTALA ahead of Ninth Circuit hearing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a statement reaffirming the state's commitment to protecting the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) in light of upcoming oral arguments in the case of Idaho v. United States.
Attorney General offers tips against package theft during holidays
As the holiday season approaches, Attorney General Ashley Moody is advising consumers on how to safeguard their packages from theft.
Oklahoma Attorney General opposes U.S. Supreme Court review in St. Isidore case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has submitted briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging them to deny certiorari in a case concerning St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter (SISVC) School.
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.