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Investigation finds no criminal charges in Rikers Island inmate's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Jose Mejia Martinez, who died on June 10, 2021, while incarcerated at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island.
Woonsocket man convicted of first-degree murder for killing elderly woman
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the conviction of a Woonsocket man for the 2016 murder of Constance Gauthier, an 81-year-old woman.
Jasper man sentenced to over four years for firearm possession
A Jasper County resident has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a firearms violation.
Fort Myers man sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Carl Samuel Thompson, Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Merrick Garland reflects on service as attorney general in farewell address
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered his farewell address, reflecting on his tenure and expressing gratitude to colleagues and family.
Burlington man receives nine-year sentence for drug-related firearm offenses
A Burlington man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Missouri man sentenced for attempted attack on White House using rented truck
Sai Varshith Kandula, a 20-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for an attempted attack on the White House.
Hoover Criminal Gang members sentenced for racketeering and firearms crimes
A leader of the Hoover Criminal Gang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of a suspected rival gang member.
Honduran national charged with illegal reentry into the United States
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced charges against Evin Enrique Funez Cruz, a 22-year-old native of Honduras.
Minnesota AG sues vape maker over child-targeted marketing
Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated legal action against High Light Vapes, accusing the company of breaching state laws by marketing e-cigarettes to children and engaging in consumer fraud.
Bollinger Shipyard settles false claims case over ineligible worker billing
Bollinger Shipyard LLC, a company based in Lockport, Louisiana, has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.
Española agrees to $3.9M settlement over utility trespass on Pueblo lands
The United States, the City of Española, and the Pueblo of Santa Clara have reached a Settlement Agreement to address disputes over utility facilities trespassing on Pueblo lands.
Albuquerque man sentenced for violent crimes including double murder
An Albuquerque man, Dakota Briscoe, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following a violent crime spree that began with a double murder in September 2020.
Wareham woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution resulting in death
A Wareham woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for her role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that resulted in the death of a 42-year-old man.
Renton man sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and money laundering
A Renton, Washington man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering.
New Orleans man pleads guilty in fatal staged collision scheme
Ryan J. Harris, also known as "Red," pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme involving staged automobile collisions in the New Orleans area.
California prepares legal guidance ahead of anticipated threats against immigrant communities
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a series of updated bulletins and guidance to aid law enforcement, prosecutors, and defense counsel in complying with state laws as California anticipates new threats to its immigrant communities.
New Orleans man sentenced for federal drug distribution conspiracy
Donald Miller, also known as "Duck," has been sentenced for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Albuquerque man convicted for assaulting federal officer at correctional center
A federal jury has convicted an Albuquerque man, Anthony Hernandez, of assaulting a federal officer at the Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, New Mexico.
Mexican national sentenced for meth trafficking conspiracy
Orlando Torres Angulo, a 30-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking. U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller handed down the sentence following charges of conspiracy to...