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Chicago lawyer found guilty of tax fraud and witness tampering
A Chicago attorney, Michael Abramson, has been convicted by a federal jury of tax fraud, witness tampering, and violating a court order.
Justice Department settles $215 million forfeiture case with Backpage.com
The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement in the civil forfeiture case involving Backpage.com, an internet forum known for hosting prostitution ads, including those depicting sex work of minors.
Attorney General Mayes sues Fondomonte over alleged excessive groundwater pumping
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, claiming that the company's extensive groundwater extraction in La Paz County contravenes Arizona's public nuisance law.
Justice Department seizes domains linked to global DDoS-for-hire services
The Justice Department has announced a significant operation targeting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with the seizure of 27 internet domains linked to leading DDoS-for-hire services.
Moore resident pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Charles Daniel Tow, a 34-year-old resident of Moore, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Man charged for false statements linked to 1989 rape investigation
A Sycamore Township resident, Frederick Louis Tanzer, 66, was arrested by federal agents and charged with making false statements related to a rape case from 1989.
Bloomington woman sentenced for racially motivated stabbing of IU student
Billie Davis, a 57-year-old resident of Bloomington, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison.
Westwego woman sentenced for theft of over $59k in government funds
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of Penelope Passero, a 50-year-old resident of Westwego, Louisiana, for theft of government funds.
Helena man sentenced for methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking
A federal judge in Great Falls has sentenced Christopher Paris Stockdale, a 34-year-old man from Helena, to 11 years and eight months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Cozen O’Connor Expands its New York City Condo/Co-op Practice, Adding Real Estate Attorney Christopher Cobb
With New York City condo and co-op boards facing ever-increasing insurance, financial, tax, and regulatory headwinds, Cozen O’Connor announced one of the city’s leading real estate litigators, Christopher Cobb, has joined its expanding Condominiums and Cooperatives practice.
Long Island doctor convicted on charges related to illegal oxycodone distribution
A federal jury in Central Islip has found Roya Jafari-Hassad, a medical doctor from Great Neck, Long Island, guilty on eight counts of illegally prescribing oxycodone pills without a legitimate medical purpose.
Barbour County man receives 57-month sentence for meth trafficking
Edward Matthew Wiseman, a 37-year-old resident of Belington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Washington homeowners eligible for mortgage settlement claims
More than 1,500 Washington homeowners will soon receive letters regarding a share of over $2 million in compensation due to mismanagement by Nationstar Mortgage.
Florida man arrested for political fundraising fraud involving scam PAC
Jason Pallante, a 52-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, has been arrested by FBI agents and other law enforcement officials.
Buckeye Institute defends student's right to wear 'Let's Go Brandon' shirt
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of B.A. v. Tri County Area Schools.
Veterans court holds graduation ceremony honoring participant achievements
The Second Circuit Veterans Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of its participants on December 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST.
Attorney General Marshall: Coalition Urges U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General.
Clinton County man jailed for leading deer poaching operation
A man from Clinton County has been sentenced to jail for his role in a significant deer poaching case, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Alan Wilson urges Senate confirmation for FBI nominee Kash Patel
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 23 other states, has urged the U.S. Senate to confirm Kash Patel as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Spokane man sentenced for defrauding investors in cryptocurrency scheme
On December 11, 2024, Michael Joseph McElhiney was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for defrauding investors in a cryptocurrency scheme.