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Thursday, December 19, 2024

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Boston man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution

By Legal Newsline |
A Boston man, Vincent Lambert, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.

Walsh County Courthouse to celebrate Tammy Henriksen's retirement after 32 years

By Legal Newsline |
The Walsh County Courthouse is set to host a retirement celebration for Tammy Henriksen on December 20th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tammy Henriksen began her career on January 6, 1992, and has served in various capacities over the past 32 years.

Bonta issues guidance on immigrant rights amid federal policy changes

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two guidances aimed at helping immigrants in the state understand their rights and protections under the law.

Two men convicted in child pornography production case in Spokane

By Legal Newsline |
A jury in Spokane, Washington, has found Tony J. Bolen, 43, and Casey Allen Greer, 47, guilty of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Alabama Workers' Comp law survives a Sonic attack

By Daniel Fisher |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama’s workers’ compensation regime survived a constitutional challenge by a man who wanted to sue over his daughter’s injuries while working at a Sonic Drive In, with the Alabama Supreme Court ruling legislators had the power to take away the right to sue and replace it with a scheme providing guaranteed compensation.

Attorney General Mayes Sues Fondomonte for Violating Public Nuisance Law Through Excessive Groundwater Pumping

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, alleging that the company’s excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County violates Arizona’s public nuisance law by threatening the public health, safety, and infrastructure of communities in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz County.

Ahead of the Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers with Sharia’s Closet

By Legal News Line |
In San Diego, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Sharia’s Closet to share tips and resources on how to donate safely and avoid scams while giving this holiday season.

Ryan Edwin Found Guilty in 2018 Murder and Robbery

By Legal News Line |
Anchorage jury brought a five-week trial to a close, finding Ryan Shane Edwin, 28, guilty of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Robbery in the First Degree and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree.

Ag Moody Offers Tips Protect Packages Porch Pirates

By Legal News Line |
As holiday packages continue to pile up on doorsteps, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing tips with consumers to help protect packages from porch pirates. In 2023, thieves stole $12 billion worth of packages from the doorsteps of consumers nationwide.

Attorney General Miyares Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Virginians

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.

Rutland Medicaid Service Provider Charged with Medicaid Fraud

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Emily St. Peter, 46, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud.

Drummond asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in St. Isidore case

By Legal News Line |
Committed to ensuring religious liberty for all Oklahomans, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in a case involving what would be the nation’s first state-sponsored religious public school.

Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022.

Court sides with Kobach, stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens

By Legal News Line |
A federal court halted a Biden rule that would have provided taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach personally argued the request for a preliminary injunction in a Bismarck courtroom in October.

Riverside elder abuse case leads to multiple sentences

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of Ronnel Tiburcio, involved in the neglect and abuse of six severely disabled residents at an unlicensed care facility in Riverside.

Massachusetts authorities dismantle major car theft ring involving $2.6 million worth of vehicles

By Legal Newsline |
A significant operation led by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department, resulted in the arrest and arraignment of 12 individuals linked to a high-end car...

Springfield man convicted for financing scheme benefiting ISIS

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury has convicted Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a resident of Springfield, on charges related to providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Rensselaer man faces charges for child exploitation and distribution of illegal content

By Legal Newsline |
Mark Tremblay, a 34-year-old resident of Rensselaer, New York, has been arrested and charged with the sexual exploitation of a child.

West Virginia man pleads guilty to child pornography charge

By Legal Newsline |
Ryan Bobby Schnettler, a 34-year-old resident of Benwood, West Virginia, has confessed to possessing child pornography.

U.S. authorities seize cryptocurrency to compensate email fraud victims

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle has announced the forfeiture of cryptocurrency assets to aid victims of a business email compromise fraud scheme.