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Wells Fargo exits climate alliance after Texas review
Wells Fargo has announced its withdrawal from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), following a review initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Jordanian national pleads guilty over threats against US energy facilities
Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a 44-year-old resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to threats involving explosives and the destruction of an energy facility.
Texas woman pleads guilty in $350K real estate wire fraud scheme
A McAllen resident has admitted to orchestrating a wire fraud scheme involving over $350,000 in real estate transactions.
Attorney General Ellison supports indictments against Evergreen Recovery leaders
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed approval of the federal indictments against Shawn Grygo, Heather Heim, and Shantal Magadanz for charges related to wire fraud and money laundering.
Indiana woman admits embezzling nearly $1.2 million from employer
Christina Robinson, a 52-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling nearly $1.2 million from her employer.
Additional charges filed against Labar Tsethlikai for kidnapping and assault
Federal prosecutors have filed additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, a member of Zuni Pueblo, for a series of violent crimes in New Mexico.
Brevard County man receives over 16 years for meth distribution
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Joseph Michael Schneider, a 58-year-old resident of Cocoa, Florida, to 16 years and 8 months in federal prison.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds enforceability of education program contract
The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of Pharma Conference Education, Inc. v. State, rejecting the State of Tennessee's claim that its contract with Pharma was unenforceable due to being illusory.
Tolleson man faces multiple charges including threats against President-elect
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Manuel Tamayo-Torres of Tolleson on several charges.
Port St. Lucie gun dealer pleads guilty to failing proper record-keeping
Michael John Pellicione, a 76-year-old firearms dealer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has pleaded guilty to a five-count indictment related to improper record-keeping of gun sales.
Merrick Garland highlights efforts against violent crime in Oregon
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, expressing gratitude to federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
Miami men convicted for kidnapping resulting in deaths
James Edward Daniels and Frederick Eugene Rudolph, both residents of Miami, were found guilty on December 17 for their involvement in a kidnapping conspiracy that resulted in death.
Dentist agrees to pay $120K penalty over controlled substances act violations
Dr. Donald J. Dinello, a dentist with practices in Harrisburg and Hershey, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
New York man pleads guilty in Maine drug trafficking case
A New York man, Kenneth Adams, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to charges of distributing controlled substances and possessing them with the intent to distribute.
Roseville man sentenced to nearly six years for ammunition possession
Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Dutch national sentenced for laundering drug money through US banks
Xiomara Christian, a 37-year-old resident of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Baltimore courts closed after legionella bacteria detected
The Baltimore City Circuit and District Courts are addressing a Legionella bacteria issue that has led to the temporary closure of several courthouses.
Christopher R. Kavanaugh resigns as U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
Christopher R. Kavanaugh has announced his resignation as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, effective December 20, 2024.
Oklahoma AG questions Stitt's budget accuracy; calls for legislative role
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed his lack of confidence in the budget numbers presented by the Stitt Administration.
Former police officer charged with student abuse at Scranton high school
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced charges against a former Lackawanna County police officer.