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North Dakota court warns against scams targeting potential jurors
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued a warning regarding scams targeting potential jurors.
Cryptocurrency firm agrees to plead guilty for fraudulent trading practices
CLS Global FZC LLC, a financial services firm operating in the cryptocurrency sector, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of fraudulent manipulation of cryptocurrency trading volume.
Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for drug distribution conspiracy
A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. Circuit Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Benny Benson, 22, on January 3, 2025.
Attorney General Bonta releases new protocol for domestic violence incident review
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the release of a new protocol designed to aid counties in establishing Domestic Violence Incident Review Teams.
Arkansas man charged for alleged assault during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Arkansas man has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other offenses connected to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Jamaican nationals convicted for involvement in international drug money laundering scheme
Two men from Jamaica have been found guilty by a federal jury in Boston for their roles in an international money laundering scheme.
Los Angeles man admits guilt in $65M COVID-related tax credit fraud
A Los Angeles man has admitted to making false claims to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $65 million in COVID-related tax credits.
Judicial nominating commission sets February hearing for judge vacancy in Nebraska
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to conduct a public hearing on February 21, 2025.
Court upholds California's Abortion Accessibility Act against legal challenge
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to a decision by the Kern County Superior Court, which denied a lawsuit from anti-abortion activists challenging Senate Bill 245, known as the Abortion Accessibility Act.
South Carolina man pleads guilty in murder of New Mexico police officer
Jaremy Smith, a South Carolina resident, has pleaded guilty to several federal charges in connection with the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.
Markenzy Lapointe reflects on achievements as US attorney for Southern District of Florida
Today marks the final day of Markenzy Lapointe's tenure as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
Wausau man receives over eight-year sentence for cocaine trafficking
Craig C. Gates, a 46-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and firearms possession.
Former RI attorney sentenced for fraud; must repay defrauded clients
Former Rhode Island personal injury attorney Peter P.D. Leach has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison.
Lawsuit targets Lehigh Valley mortgage brokers over alleged kickback scheme
Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a civil complaint against several mortgage brokers based in Lehigh Valley and their manager, Barry Newhart.
Sioux City man receives lengthy sentence for gun possession and drug charges
A Sioux City man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and violation of federal supervised release.
Butler County man convicted of sexual assault on pre-teen
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the conviction of Shaun Sheffer, a former member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Butler County, for sexually assaulting a young child.
Health care company settles over false claims act violations
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. (CCA) has agreed to pay $520,355.65 following allegations related to the False Claims Act.
Johnston County official convicted on multiple charges including extortion
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the conviction of Ronald Johnson, Jr. in a Johnston County public corruption case.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for violations of federal narcotics and firearms laws.
Judge Bibas on SEC’s crypto crackdown: A ‘haphazard enforcement strategy’
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) current approach to cryptocurrency regulation, describing it as lacking clarity and consistency.