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Anchorage Jury Convicts Chue Yang of Murdering Wife
On Jan. 30, 2025, an Anchorage jury returned a verdict of guilty for Murder in the Second Degree for 37-year-old Chue Yang.
New-look CFPB doesn't want any money this year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal agency's unique funding system will have it receiving no money this year, as the new director says it already has enough.
Authorities identify Franklin County John Doe as Pedro Martinez Cruz
Ohio authorities have successfully identified a man whose picture was recently released to the public in hopes of gathering information.
Peoria men sentenced for federal robbery and firearm offenses
Two Peoria men, Isaiah L. Holland and Tyrone Anthony Curtis, have been sentenced to federal prison following their convictions on robbery and firearm charges.
Former car dealer sentenced for armed carjacking incident in South Florida
A federal judge has sentenced Erik Hadad, a 59-year-old former car dealer, to eight years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Sioux City woman admits guilt to multiple federal firearm offenses
A Sioux City woman, Maria Francisca Portalatin, has pled guilty to several federal firearm violations in a case heard on February 7, 2025, in a federal court in Sioux City.
New Jersey man sentenced for attempted online enticement of a minor
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Mitchell Inscho, a 36-year-old resident of Belvidere, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison.
Court blocks NIH grant cuts challenged by 22 attorneys general
Judge Angel Kelley of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted a Temporary Restraining Order in response to a request from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Legal workshop explores Indian Child Welfare Act & immigrant representation
Law students, legal professionals, and others interested in child welfare law will have an opportunity to learn from experts on April 3, 2025.
Man sentenced for trafficking over eight kilograms of methamphetamine
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Nicolas Garcia Hernandez to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Ellison joins AGs suing Trump Administration over NIH funding cuts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Attorney General's office releases report on Sabeeh Alalkawi's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Sabeeh Alalkawi.
California Supreme Court names interim leader for Habeas Corpus Resource Center
The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah as the interim executive director of the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), effective February 16.
Court blocks NIH funding cuts proposed by Trump administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
Sentences delivered in major Texas drug trafficking case
A significant federal investigation into a drug trafficking organization in East Texas has concluded with several individuals receiving sentences for drug and firearms violations.
Three charged with money laundering conspiracy in Colorado bribery scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced charges against Edward Joseph Chmiel, 49, Henry Lozano, 43, and Sabino Loera, 51.
Nessel leads multi-state suit against Trump administration over NIH funding cuts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) alongside 22 other attorneys general.
Sioux City man pleads guilty to federal meth charges
Phillip Plummer, a 42-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.
Attorney General James leads lawsuit against Trump administration over NIH funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Rapid City man faces federal charges for child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a Rapid City man, Jerry Lamont, on federal charges related to child pornography.