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Authorities release final PSA for 'Don't Click December' consumer protection campaign
During the holiday season, Idaho residents face increased risks from online scams and fraud schemes.
Vermont Judiciary Commission hosts webinar on intellectual disability care system
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts' Committee on Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability Training is set to present a one-hour webinar titled "Intellectual Disabilities 101" on January 13, 2025, at noon.
Dark web drug marketplace owner pleads guilty to federal charges
Rui-Siang Lin, known by several aliases including "Pharoah" and "faro," has pled guilty to charges related to his operation of "Incognito Market," a major online dark web marketplace for illegal narcotics.
8th Circuit affirms ruling in North Dakota case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the district court's decision in the case of United States v. Antawon Baker, Case No.: 23-3776.
China resident sentenced for conspiring to steal US company's trade secrets
A resident of China, Klaus Pflugbeil, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiring to send trade secrets from a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company, known as Victim Company-1.
Wisconsin DOJ responds to school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has mobilized resources in response to a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
Arkansas man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Arkansas man has been sentenced for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Mexican national sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine
Ronald Rendon-Luna, a 37-year-old Mexican national living in Painesville, Ohio, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi delivered the sentence after...
Judge John Irby reflects on 22-year judicial career ahead of retirement
The Fargo Forum recently conducted an interview with Judge John Irby, published on December 11th, reflecting on his 22 years of service as a district judge and his upcoming retirement.
Rancho Cucamonga man sentenced for 'birth tourism' scheme aiding Chinese clients
A man from Rancho Cucamonga has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a "birth tourism" scheme.
Nebraska district court judge Mark Johnson announces retirement
Judge Mark Johnson of the 7th Judicial District Court in Nebraska has announced his retirement, effective January 15, 2025.
New Mexico man sentenced for stealing historical documents from Montana museum
A New Mexico resident has been sentenced for stealing century-old documents from the Montana Historical Society.
Charleston man receives federal prison sentence for firearms violation
Anthony Cobbs, a 26-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison.
Drug trafficker sentenced to over five years for distribution
A Mexican national with a history of drug trafficking convictions has been sentenced to 70 months in prison.
California AG moves forward with Huntington Beach voter ID law appeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the acquisition of an appealable order from the Orange County Superior Court in the case involving Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. The decision is a significant step as it...
Council Bluffs man receives decade-long sentence for drug charge
A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Oregon Attorney General announces $3 million refunds from RV dealer
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a prominent RV dealer operating in Oregon.
James secures baby formula for New Yorkers after illegal price hike
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a settlement involving $675,000 worth of baby formula to be distributed to New Yorkers in need.
Denver men receive lengthy prison terms for series of armed bank heists
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that two Denver men, Mitchell Leland Baca and Jaki Ravion Joseph Martin-Birch, have been sentenced to 224 months and 170 months in prison, respectively.
Chinese national sentenced for laundering millions for Mexican drug traffickers
A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced Haiping Pan, a Chinese national, to ten years in prison for laundering $62 million in drug proceeds for Mexican traffickers.