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Illinois AG files charges over alleged organized retail crime at pawn shops
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against several individuals, including members of a Bloomington, Illinois family, for allegedly conducting an organized retail crime operation through Monster Pawn locations in Central Illinois.
Dubuque man receives over seven-year sentence for fentanyl distribution
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, which led to an overdose incident.
J&J appeals now-$39M Carolina talc verdict, says trial judge was hostile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina's asbestos judge took more than $16 million off of Johnson & Johnson's share of a huge talcum powder verdict, but that isn't stopping the company from seeking total relief from the state's appeals courts.
Felisha Cunningham Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud, Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Felisha Cunnigham, age 29, has been convicted and sentenced on a class A felony charge of Theft by Deception and class B felony charge of Medicaid Fraud – False Claims.
AG Fitch Delivers Testimony at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered the following testimony during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing where she discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Attorney General’s Office
Colorado celebrates formation of its first new judicial district in over six decades
The Colorado Judicial Department marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 23rd Judicial District at a ceremony held in Castle Rock.
Essex Junction Resident Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Edward Andersen, 49, of Essex Junction, Vermont, was arraigned on one felony count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, one felony count of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, and two felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
Benesch Welcomes Partner Megan Ratia to the Firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group
Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Ratia as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group.
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Scam “Corporate Transparency Act” Links Meant to Trick Business Owners
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird warned Iowans about reports of fake links meant to scam Iowa business owners who are searching for Corporate Transparency Act registration information.
Attorney General Coleman Delivers Remarks at Press Conference Announcing $110 Million Settlement with Kroger
Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered the following remarks at Life Learning Center in Covington, Ky. announcing a $110 million settlement with the Kroger Company for its role in worsening the opioid and drug crisis.
Mexican national sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and immigration offenses
Adrian Arroyo-Trujillo, a 32-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and immigration offenses.
Church Rock man sentenced for sexual abuse involving minors
A Church Rock man has been sentenced to 264 months in prison following his guilty plea to multiple counts of sexual abuse involving three minors.
Central Ohio men sentenced for armed robberies and I-70 shootout
Two men from central Ohio have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of crimes, including armed robberies and a shootout on Interstate 70.
Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into US
A Dominican national, Edward Tejeda Pimental, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
California withdraws clean fleets request; EPA closes file after multi-state opposition
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced a significant development in a case involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Illinois joins coalition defending ACA access for DACA recipients
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois, along with 13 other states, is taking steps to defend health insurance access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Louisville man sentenced to over 17 years for shooting at Mayor Greenberg
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for firing shots at Mayor Craig Greenberg during his 2022 mayoral campaign.
Attorney General Drummond pays tribute to late entrepreneur Burt Holmes
Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his condolences following the death of Burt Holmes, a prominent entrepreneur in Oklahoma.
Illinois attorney general secures $320K settlement for misclassified temp workers
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a $320,000 settlement with Veryable Inc. This resolves allegations that the company misclassified workers placed in temporary labor positions through its online platform.
Three charged in alleged $44M scam targeting elderly authors
A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly defrauding elderly authors across the United States of nearly $44 million.