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U.S. Attorney's Office secures deal ensuring voter access for disabled in Washoe County

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to address physical barriers at polling sites identified during a compliance review.

Queensbury man sentenced for leading SEFCU bank fraud conspiracy

By Legal Newsline |
Evan Cutler, a 25-year-old resident of Queensbury, New York, has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for his involvement as a ringleader in a bank fraud conspiracy targeting SEFCU.

Tennessee Supreme Court raises attorney registration fees after fifteen years

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The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced an increase in the annual registration fee for attorneys, marking the first such adjustment in 15 years.

Maryland man sentenced to 37 years for producing child sexual abuse material

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U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Brian Patrick Werth, a 40-year-old resident of Beltsville, Maryland, to 37 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.

Syracuse man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

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David Hullihen, a 41-year-old resident of Syracuse, has pled guilty to ten counts of receipt of child pornography.

Oregon Attorney General condemns hateful letter-writing campaign

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum responded to recent events in Lincoln County with a strong statement against a hateful letter-writing campaign.

Kalispell woman pleads guilty in hospital patient record fraud scheme

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A Kalispell woman has admitted to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme involving the misuse of patient records from Kalispell Regional Medical Center. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Alecia Mae Leonetti, 50,...

Des Moines man sentenced to ten years for possession of child sexual abuse images

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A Des Moines, Washington man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing images of child sexual abuse.

Maryland men charged with $1M unemployment insurance fraud scheme

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A federal grand jury has indicted two Maryland residents on charges related to a scheme involving more than $1 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims.

Correctional officer charged with conspiring in inmate assault

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A federal grand jury has indicted Raquel Mosqueda, 36, of Porterville, California, and Jimmie L. Carter, 44, on charges of conspiring to violate the constitutional rights of an inmate at California State Prison-Corcoran.

Rokita co-leads defense of Georgia's fetal heartbeat abortion law

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate coalition to defend a Georgia law that restricts most abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat.

Felon sentenced for shooting at FBI officer during Atlanta car theft

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Keith Pharms, a previously convicted felon known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta.

Colorado man sentenced for assaulting federal officer at Ute Mountain Ute Casino

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Daniel Lehi, a 44-year-old resident of Towaoc, Colorado, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

Memphis man sentenced to over 16 years for illegal firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
Tommie Conner, a 49-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Judge Bruce Romanick retires after 24 years on the bench

By Legal Newsline |
South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick is set to retire on December 31, 2024.

Ashley Harimon named Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate

By Legal Newsline |
Ashley Harimon has been appointed as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport.

Kendra Richard named judicial referee for South Central Judicial District

By Legal Newsline |
Kendra Richard has been appointed as a Judicial Referee for the South Central Judicial District, with her term beginning on January 2, 2025.

Man sentenced to over 13 years for shooting on Ute Mountain Ute Reservation

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Lovell Cassius Benallie, a 27-year-old from Kirtland, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 166 months in prison following his conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on the Ute Mountain Ute...

Independent Health settles False Claims Act suit for up to $98 million

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U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Independent Health Association and its affiliate, Independent Health Corporation, have agreed to pay up to $98 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.

Zachary T. Lee named acting U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia

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First Assistant United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee will assume the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia starting December 21, 2024, following the resignation of United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh.