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Monday, April 28, 2025

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Bradford County man sentenced for transporting minor for illicit conduct

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A Bradford County man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for transporting a minor with the intent of engaging in illicit sexual conduct.

Lululemon burglar receives five-year sentence for multiple store thefts

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Avante Greene, a 23-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of burglaries at Lululemon stores.

Registered sex offender pleads guilty again on child pornography charges

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Damian Quillinan, a 50-year-old resident of Broadalbin, New York, has pled guilty to possessing child pornography while under post-release supervision for previous offenses.

New Orleans man receives over nine years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

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Geoourvon Sears, a 27-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 111 months in prison for federal drug and weapons violations.

Arizona couple indicted for fraud related to fake medical diagnostic claims

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United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Mary Blakley and Fred Blakley.

Middle District indicts 46 under Project Safe Neighborhoods strategy

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The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida has announced significant progress in its Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Michigan strengthens hate crime laws with new bill signing

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed her approval of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent enactment of House Bills 5400-5401.

Missouri man found guilty of recording minor in bathroom

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A southeastern Missouri man has been found guilty of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig delivered the verdict after a one-day bench trial on Tuesday.

Chief Justice Recktenwald to present judiciary address at Hawaii Capitol

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Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is scheduled to deliver the State of the Judiciary address on January 23, 2025.

Mission man receives 25-year sentence for aggravated sexual abuse

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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Canku Martinez, a 22-year-old from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping.

Oklahoma Supreme Court allows AG to represent state in gaming compact lawsuit

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A spokesman for Attorney General Gentner Drummond commented on the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision in the case Cherokee Nation, et al v. United States Department of the Interior, et al.

Ivory Coast man indicted for sextortion scheme linked to North Dakota teen's death

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A man from the Ivory Coast, Aly Cherif, also known by various aliases including Australien Choco and Michael Jhonson, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges related to a sextortion scheme.

Providence County Grand Jury returns multiple indictments

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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation.

Six foreign nationals sentenced in Virginia for cocaine trafficking

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Four Mexican and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced in Newport News, Virginia, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Domestic violence fatality review highlights urgent need for legislative action

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Attorney General Charity Clark has announced the release of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission’s annual report.

Former USPS employee pleads guilty to mail theft charges

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A former employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for charges related to mail theft and government funds theft.

Hartford man receives decade-long sentence for armed robberies via online marketplaces

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Jalen Lasalle, a 20-year-old from Hartford, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies targeting sellers on internet marketplaces.

Attorney general secures major settlement with Yellowstone Capital over predatory lending

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a significant settlement with Yellowstone Capital and its network of 25 predatory lending companies.

Seven charged in largest U.S employee retention credit fraud scheme

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Earlier today, a federal court in Central Islip unsealed an indictment charging seven individuals with conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax returns.

Attorney General Bonta sues Tulare over zoning ordinance update

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the City of Tulare, challenging its recent Zoning Ordinance Update.