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Chicago residents charged with drug trafficking following major investigation

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A federal investigation into drug trafficking on Chicago's Northwest Side has led to narcotics and firearm charges against four individuals.

Florida man receives prison sentence for role in January 6 Capitol breach

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A Florida man, Nathaniel Tuck, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison following his guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges related to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Justice Department secures over $20M from Venezuelan bribery scheme

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U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian has finalized a judgment that forfeits over $20 million in foreign bribery and money laundering proceeds to the United States.

Garland and Monaco honor ATF Director Dettelbach at farewell event

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spoke at the farewell event for ATF Director Steven Dettelbach today.

New York settles ADA violations at Hunters Point Library

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The City of New York and the Queens Borough Public Library have reached a settlement to address violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Hunters Point Library Branch.

Tampa man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

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Jack Rocker, a 19-year-old resident of Tampa, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Pima County grand jury indicts two in major fentanyl case

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Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced that a Pima County Grand Jury indicted Baltazar Quintero Bueno and Dalia Rodriguez De-Padilla on multiple felony charges related to the sale and possession of over 75 pounds of fentanyl pills in Tucson...

Mount Vernon police sergeant pleads guilty to violating constitutional rights

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Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Mario Stewart, a Sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), has pled guilty to using excessive force against an individual in Mount...

Florida man sentenced for wire fraud involving COVID-19 relief funds

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Fredrick Mendez, a 45-year-old resident of Boca Raton, Florida, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds.

Stillwater man convicted for meth possession with intent to distribute

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A federal jury has found Flint Donavan Luster, 36, guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announces resignation from Eastern District of Texas

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United States Attorney Damien M. Diggs has announced his resignation as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Eastern District of Texas, effective January 21, 2025.

Macomb County woman sentenced on multiple felony counts for exploiting vulnerable adults

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A Mobile woman has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for stealing rent money intended for government-assisted low-income housing.