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Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report
Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel John Bolduc gathered in the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
NYC loses - again, in a different court - its climate change case against Big Oil
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Government officials allied with private lawyers hoping for climate change jackpots wanted their cases heard in various state courts, but yesterday a third state judge tossed their claims at an early stage.
AG Fitch Unveils Legislative Agenda for 2025 Session
Attorney General Lynn Fitch shared her five-part agenda for the 2025 Legislative Session, which includes bills to empower Mississippi families, secure our communities, advance election integrity,safeguard children’s health, and protect public funds.
Attorney General Coleman Announces $110 Million Opioid Settlement with Kroger
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a settlement with The Kroger Company (KR) that will bring $110 million to the Commonwealth in support of efforts to combat the opioid crisis. General Coleman announced the agreement at Life Learning Center in Covington.
Attorney General Knudsen calls on SCOTUS to protect health and safety of children seeking abortion
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a petition asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to reverse a Montana Supreme Court decision that denies parents their right to consent to an abortion for their minor children, putting the health and safety of children seeking an abortion at further risk.
Artificial Intelligence in Employment Law on January 15, 2025
Join us each month in 2025 for a fast-paced series of webinars exploring the latest developments in labor and employment law, as well as what we’re seeing on the horizon.
Labrador Letter – 2024 Recap
2024 was a great year for the Office of the Attorney General and I want to share some of the accomplishments we have delivered for the people of Idaho over the last year.
Department of the Attorney General Announces New Human Trafficking Prevention Program Webpage
The website will raise public awareness and provide education and resources designed to prevent human trafficking in Hawai‘i.
Officer honored for valor after life-saving actions during shooting incident
Hopi Law Enforcement Services Officer Tony Pawasiema received recognition at the U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement Awards ceremony on Monday for his bravery in the line of duty.
New federal charges filed against seven individuals in Florida crime spree
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced a new 16-count federal indictment against seven individuals linked to a series of crimes over four years, including drug trafficking and armed robberies culminating in a double homicide on...
Man sentenced for child sexual abuse on Kalispel Reservation
U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref announced that Fleet Patrick Matt, 49, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for one count of abusive sexual contact.
Lawsuit targets Herkimer County vape shop over illegal sales practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (DOH), has filed a lawsuit against G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland.
Justice Department reaches settlement over San Luis Obispo County Jail conditions
The Justice Department has announced a settlement with San Luis Obispo County to address conditions at the county jail that were found to violate federal laws, including the Eighth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and the Americans...
Georgia man receives lengthy sentence for drug and firearm offenses
A Georgia man, Taft Cornelius Burtton, has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Chicago businessman sentenced for reverse mortgage fraud targeting elderly homeowners
A Chicago businessman, Mark Steven Diamond, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for defrauding elderly homeowners through a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme.
Carjacking decline leads to major indictment for D.C.-based crime spree
Deangelo Wooten, 27, Jaleel Fowler, 26, and several other co-conspirators have been indicted on a 57-count indictment in the Superior Court.
Boone County man receives prison sentence for federal gun crime
Billy Ray Castle Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Bim, West Virginia, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison.
North Dakota Court System seeks staff attorney for Williston district court
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Staff Attorney position at the District Court in Williston.
Honduran national sentenced for defrauding IRS in $14 million payroll scheme
Jacksonville, Florida – A Honduran national has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the IRS and a workers' compensation insurance company.
Florence man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Malike Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.