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New York man sentenced for multi-state retail theft schemes

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A New York man, Christopher Greene-Jackson, has been sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for his involvement in two separate retail theft schemes that resulted in significant financial losses across multiple states.

Attorneys general settle with building services firm over no-poach agreements

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin have announced a settlement with Planned Building Services, Inc. over the use of illegal no-poach agreements.

County courthouses close Jan. 9 for President Carter's funeral

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Benson, Billings, Foster, Richland, Stutsman, and Wells County courthouses will be closed on January 9 in observance of President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Phenix City man sentenced over seven years for COVID-19 loan fraud

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A Phenix City man has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 loan scheme.

Delaware's new law enhances consumer control over personal data

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Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that Delaware residents now have new personal data privacy rights under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act.

Attorney General Moody urges Floridians' involvement in anti-human trafficking efforts

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To mark the beginning of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2025, Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging residents to participate in efforts to combat human trafficking.

Two men fined for unlawful video recording in Social Security offices

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Following a bench trial, Joshua Joseph Gray and George Douglas Metz have been found guilty of unlawfully video recording inside Social Security field offices in Central Florida.

Camden woman charged with exploiting vulnerable adult for personal gain

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Jannie C. Johnson, a 74-year-old resident of Camden, S.C., on charges related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust with fraudulent intent involving...

Mapleton man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

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Gregory William Douglas McCormick, a 22-year-old from Mapleton, Iowa, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.

Part-time actor sentenced for COVID scam involving fake cure claims

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An Orange County resident and part-time actor has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for soliciting investments in companies falsely claiming to have developed a COVID-19 cure.

St. Elmo man pleads guilty after shooting at federal agents

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A St. Elmo resident has admitted to multiple charges in federal court after shooting at federal agents serving an arrest warrant at his home in Fayette County.

Zuni man charged with second-degree murder in Indian Country

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A Zuni man has been charged with second-degree murder in Indian Country.

Manderson man faces federal indictment for murder and arson

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A federal grand jury has indicted Reno Rondeau, a 51-year-old man from Manderson, South Dakota, on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and arson.

AG Ferguson sues T-Mobile over major data breach affecting Washingtonians

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Attorney General Bob Ferguson has initiated a lawsuit against T-Mobile, alleging the company failed to secure sensitive personal information of over 2 million residents of Washington state.

Federal charges filed against three individuals in New Mexico kidnapping case

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Three individuals have been charged with federal offenses related to an alleged kidnapping incident.

Efforts intensify at California-Mexico border against fentanyl trafficking

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has provided an update on the state's efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic at the Mexico-California border.

Massachusetts court orders health insurers to pay $165M for deceptive practices

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Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced a significant court order from Suffolk Superior Court against three UnitedHealth insurance companies, HealthMarkets, Inc., and its subsidiaries.

U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announces resignation effective January 17

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For the past two years, Markenzy Lapointe has served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

Jacksonville man receives three-year sentence for possession of child abuse materials

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Jacksonville, Florida – A 32-year-old man from Jacksonville, Austin Adams, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Attorney General mourns death of Irondale police lieutenant

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Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement regarding the death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows.