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Madison man receives prison sentence for using counterfeit money

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Alex J. Stubbs, a 27-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for passing counterfeit U.S. currency.

McKinsey settles $650M case over opioid crisis role

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McKinsey & Company, a prominent management consulting firm based in New York, has agreed to pay $650 million to settle criminal and civil investigations related to its work with Purdue Pharma L.P., the manufacturer of OxyContin.

Michigan man receives 70-month sentence for meth distribution

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Drake D. Dodson-Williams, a 33-year-old resident of Southgate, Michigan, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Laurel Holland named HSI prosecutor of the year for Eastern Washington

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United States Attorney Vanessa Waldref has announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Laurel Holland has been recognized as the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Prosecutor of the Year for the Eastern District of Washington.

Philadelphia cousins charged with trafficking millions in stolen goods

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United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the indictment of Larry Leonard, 60, and Nathaniel “Nat” Leonard, 68, both residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Paxton halts Harris County's second guaranteed income scheme

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully obtained a stay to prevent Harris County from reinitiating its "guaranteed income" program.

Minnesota court management association honors judicial branch staff

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The Minnesota Association for Court Management has recognized several individuals from the Judicial Branch for their contributions and achievements.

Seattle man admits guilt in multiple fraud schemes totaling hundreds of thousands

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A Seattle man, Westcott Francis-Curley, has admitted guilt in U.S. District Court to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to three separate fraudulent schemes conducted between 2019 and 2022.

North Platte woman sentenced for distributing methamphetamine

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United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jessica Binegar, also known as "Jessica Keo," was sentenced on December 12, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Former school payroll director pleads guilty to wire fraud charges

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Yesterday, Kim Weinrich, 67, from Mustang, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return.

Drummond warns phone firms over suspected illegal robocall transmissions

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued warnings to four voice service provider companies accused of transmitting illegal robocall traffic on their networks.

Former defense official sentenced for involvement in multi-state dogfighting ring

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A former Department of Defense official has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a dogfighting conspiracy.

Vacaville man pleads guilty to firearm possession and drug manufacturing

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Robert Charles Crist, a 58-year-old resident of Vacaville, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to illegal firearm possession and the manufacturing of a controlled substance.

Former NYCHA superintendent found guilty of bribery and extortion

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Corey Gilmore, a former superintendent with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), has been convicted of bribery and extortion offenses.

Inform Diagnostics settles potential False Claims Act liabilities with $2.9 million payment

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Inform Diagnostics, Inc. has agreed to a $2.9 million settlement to address potential False Claims Act liability linked to alleged Anti-Kickback Statute violations.

DeLand felon receives over three years for illegal firearm possession

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Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Loveking Kitching, a 22-year-old from DeLand, to three years and five months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.

North Carolina man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Capitol breach

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A North Carolina man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Attorney General Bonta releases bulletin on Proposition 36's legal changes

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a law enforcement bulletin detailing the changes brought by Proposition 36, also known as "The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act."

Six plead guilty in New Orleans drug trafficking case involving undercover ATF agent

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Over recent months, six individuals from New Orleans have pleaded guilty to various charges related to drug trafficking and armed robbery.

Judge Wahwassuck and Attorney Nord receive Blaeser Award for child welfare efforts

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Judge Korey Wahwassuck and Attorney Judy Nord have been honored with the Hon.