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Attorney General Mayes Backs Efforts to Uphold First Nationwide PFAS Drinking Water Protections
Attorney General Mayes joined a coalition filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule establishing the first nationwide drinking water standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl “PFAS” forever chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Indictment in Child Sexual Exploitation Case
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that on December 30, 2024 a State Grand Jury indicted Gehrig Duarte, 21, on ten counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Federal court blocks Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship
Attorney General Kris Mayes has expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to grant Arizona's motion for a nationwide temporary restraining order.
Dillon man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
A Dillon resident has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.
New Jersey man sentenced for heroin and fentanyl trafficking
A New Jersey resident, Ryan Mendoza, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for federal drug trafficking violations.
Baltimore man indicted on charges related to child exploitation
A Baltimore man, Jose Adan Lopez-Guevara, 37, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Former NYPD officer sentenced after fatal crash on Grand Central Parkway
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the sentencing of former New York City Police Department Officer Tyler Paul.
Oklahoma AG sues CVS Caremark over alleged pharmacy benefit management violations
The Office of the Attorney General in Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against CVS Caremark, alleging multiple violations related to pharmacy benefit management (PBM).
St. Albans man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge
Larry Joe Chapman, a 44-year-old resident of St. Albans, has entered a guilty plea for the federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Paxton warns banks on DEI and ESG commitments possibly violating laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with nine other state attorneys general, has issued a warning to several major financial institutions regarding their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and...
California man convicted in diamond investment fraud scheme
Murray Todd Petersen, a 73-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, California, was found guilty on January 14 of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
Kanawha County man receives nine-year sentence for federal drug crime
Arthur Ray Elkins, a 60-year-old resident of Chesapeake, West Virginia, has been sentenced to nine years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Pain-management doctor settles $3.5M claim over false billing allegations
Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, known as The Center for Pain Management, have agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle allegations of billing for unnecessary testing and pre-signing opioid prescriptions while Dr. Kabakibou was out of the...
Amherst man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
An Amherst man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for charges related to child pornography.
New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug convictions
Dwine Hardy, a 32-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 7, 2025, by United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey.
State AGs assert limits on federal power in immigration enforcement
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with attorneys general from 12 other states, has issued a joint statement in response to a memorandum from a Trump political appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Coalition supports Illinois gun ban on public transit amid safety concerns
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the filing of an amicus brief in support of Illinois in the case Schoenthal v. Raoul, currently pending in the Seventh Circuit.
Florida secures $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis
The Florida Attorney General's Office has announced a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, marking a significant development in addressing the opioid crisis.
Indictment unravels alleged IT worker scheme linked to North Korea
The Justice Department has announced the indictment of five individuals in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain remote IT work from U.S. companies, allegedly generating revenue for North Korea.
Northwest Anesthesiology settles False Claims Act violations for nearly $1M
Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services (NWAP) has agreed to pay $999,999 to settle potential violations related to Medicare reimbursement claims.