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Tennessee man pleads guilty to assaulting officers during Capitol breach
A Tennessee man, Nicholas Waldon Smotherman, has pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Brooklyn man charged with murder linked to internal gang conflict
Earlier today, federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a two-count indictment charging Jason Soto, also known as "Twin," with the February 2015 murder of Shakim Rivera.
Chimayo women plead guilty to thefts involving banks across three counties
Two women from Chimayo have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in theft and bank fraud activities across multiple counties.
Jacksonville felon sentenced for firearm possession after explosive incident
U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced William Earl Union, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Michigan man pleads guilty in plot targeting LGBTQ+ community
Mack Davis, a 22-year-old from Owosso, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime by attempting to carry out a mass killing.
Judicial nominating commission announces vacancy in fourth judicial district
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to hold a public hearing on January 24, 2025.
West Jordan announces nominees for justice court judge position
The West Jordan Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five nominees for a justice court judge position in West Jordan, Utah.
Michigan AG reissues alert on consumer rights under scanner law
As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert regarding the Michigan Scanner Law.
Bridgeport man sentenced for role in multistate vehicle theft scheme
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Elvis Perez, also known as "Pops," was sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Californians reminded of gas antitrust settlement claim deadline
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder to residents who purchased gasoline in Southern California between February 20, 2015, and November 10, 2015.
Brooklyn men sentenced for gunpoint robberies across multiple states
Two men from Brooklyn, New York, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a series of gunpoint robberies at check cashing locations across New Jersey.
Jacksonville woman receives eight-year sentence for armed drug trafficking operation
U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger has sentenced Yaquasia Delcarmen, a 28-year-old resident of Jacksonville, to eight years in federal prison.
Council Bluffs man receives federal sentence for drug-related offenses
A Council Bluffs man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Nebraska Office of Public Guardian releases 2024 annual report
The Office of Public Guardian has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the individuals served and programs offered through the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
Maryland men sentenced for roles in romance fraud targeting elderly women
United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced the sentencing of two Maryland men involved in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women.
California AG issues alert on rise in accidental child shootings
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert due to an increase in accidental shootings involving children accessing improperly stored firearms.
Man pleads guilty in connection with fatal fentanyl overdose
Bryan Kim Bullard has pleaded guilty in a federal court to distributing fentanyl, which led to the death of a 25-year-old woman from Carlsbad.
Fox Point man receives two-year sentence for defrauding investors
David Braeger, a 57-year-old resident of Fox Point, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme that resulted in over $2.5 million in losses to investors.
Davenport man receives two-decade sentence for meth distribution conspiracy
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Fentanyl trafficking ring dismantled; ten convicted on federal charges
U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, representing the District of Montana, announced the successful dismantling of a fentanyl trafficking ring in Great Falls.