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Macomb County woman sentenced on multiple felony counts for exploiting vulnerable adults
Lisa Ludy, a 54-year-old resident of Macomb County, has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from three to twenty years for multiple felony charges related to the theft from two vulnerable adults.
Law Court seeks input on effect of party's death during divorce appeal
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, known as the Law Court, is seeking amicus curiae briefs in a notable divorce case appeal.
Former cruise line employee pleads guilty to possessing child exploitation material
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Abdul Rouvoof Shaik, a 30-year-old national of the Republic of India, pled guilty on January 8, 2025, to charges related to the possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
New Haven gang member sentenced for involvement in murder and racketeering
Quaymar Suggs, a 20-year-old from New Haven, received a sentence of over 20 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden sentenced Suggs to 250 months of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for his...
New Orleans man sentenced for drug and firearm offenses
Darrion Young, a 40-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 207 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long after pleading guilty to multiple charges outlined in the indictment against him.
Attorneys general urge Walmart to uphold diversity commitments
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 13 other state attorneys general, has sent a letter to Walmart's President and CEO Doug McMillon.
Hightimes chairman pleads guilty in securities promotion scheme
The founder and chairman of Hightimes Holding Corp., Adam Levin, has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge involving undisclosed payments.
Suffolk man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Suffolk man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Mobile woman sentenced for stealing rent from low-income housing
A Mobile woman has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for stealing rent money intended for government-assisted low-income housing.
Big Lots' bankruptcy may lead to closure of all Pennsylvania stores
Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a warning to Pennsylvania consumers regarding the potential closure of Big Lots stores in the state.
Buckeye Institute challenges Corporate Transparency Act at Supreme Court
The Buckeye Institute has filed its third amicus brief in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the Biden administration's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Second Circuit seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel
The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, which covers Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, is currently accepting applications for the position of independent grand jury counsel.
Drug dealer sentenced to ten years for illegal firearm possession
A man with a history of violence and drug-related offenses has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
Firearms dealer pleads guilty in gun trafficking conspiracy case
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Matthew L. Stephen Easton, a federally licensed firearms dealer from Melrose, has pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Shane Bolden, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty to federal drug and weapons violations on January 8, 2025.
Ellison announces settlement with charity over governance deficiencies
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with the Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO), a charity in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Coalition led by Morrisey claims victory in Title IX federal case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who co-led a six-state coalition has claimed victory in its challenge to the federal Department of Education’s overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
Australian's Qatar injury claims against Oxy fail in Texas
HOUSTON - Occidental Petroleum and its Qatar wing have defeated a globe-spanning lawsuit in Texas concerning on-the-job injuries sustained by an Australian man.
Dead man's tale told to jury OK, Va. SC rules in $2 million case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a priest who died after falling in the hospital will be able to keep a $2 million jury verdict, after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the trial judge did not err by allowing in testimony about the dead man’s supposed explanation for why he fell.
Charlottesville coach sentenced for child exploitation offenses
A virtual bodybuilding coach from Charlottesville has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors.