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Dayton man indicted for series of armed robberies across southwest Ohio

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A Dayton man has been indicted by a federal grand jury, facing charges related to 12 armed robberies in southwest Ohio last month.

Three sentenced for role in Nigerian mail and wire fraud targeting elderly

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U.S. Attorney Mark A. Totten has announced the sentencing of three individuals involved in an international fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims, originating from Nigeria.

Mobile man receives 96-month sentence for illegal firearm possession

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Ladarius Cannon, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession as a previously convicted felon.

Lowell man pleads guilty in connection with drug trafficking conspiracy

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A Lowell resident, Brian Gingras, also known as "Cheech," has admitted his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy linked to the Asian Boyz street gang.

California AG defends healthcare access for Dreamers amid policy changes

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken legal action to protect healthcare access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, commonly known as Dreamers.

Philadelphia man receives sentence for illegal firearm purchases

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Kenneth Locke, a 23-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to ten months in jail for his involvement in a gun trafficking scheme.

Arizona attorney general announces sentence for drug trafficker

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Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the sentencing of Victor Manuel Vargas to 15 years in prison.

Settlement reached over alleged discrimination against veteran with service animal

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.

Ken Paxton defends Texas child protection law at Supreme Court

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Today, Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend a Texas law designed to protect children from harmful online pornography.

Falmouth woman receives two-year sentence for embezzling over $1.3 million

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A former bookkeeper from Falmouth has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling over $1.3 million from her employer, a flooring company.

Lynn man pleads guilty in large-scale North Shore drug trafficking case

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A Lynn resident, Sebastien Bejin, also known as "Bash," has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a major drug trafficking operation on Massachusetts' North Shore.

Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming veteran's military benefits

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The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming military benefits.

Norfolk man receives lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses

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A Norfolk man, Eric Joseph McGinnis, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Four charged over alleged insider trading scheme spanning several years

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Earlier today, a federal indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn, charging broker David Cooper and traders Randy Grewal, John Lowe, and Richard Ringel with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud.

St. Francis man sentenced for possession of child pornography

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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Clyde Chasing Hawk, also known as Clyde Clairmont, from St. Francis, South Dakota, has been sentenced for possession of child pornography.

Ohio man sentenced for illegal firearm sales linked to violent crimes

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Richard Seawright, a 28-year-old resident of Cleveland, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.

Coalition defends EPA's clean air act waivers amid legal challenge

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have filed motions to intervene in litigation to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to grant two Clean Air Act waivers.

Hiram man faces federal charges for possessing lethal amounts of fentanyl

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Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," has been arraigned on federal charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.

Michigan Supreme Court welcomes new justice; elects Elizabeth T. Clement as chief

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The Michigan Supreme Court officially welcomed Justice Kimberly A. Thomas during their first conference of 2025.

Laredo man sentenced for selling fentanyl leading to teen's death

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A Laredo resident has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a teenager.