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Dubuque woman sentenced for hiding brother's gun used in shooting
A Dubuque woman has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for tampering with evidence after purchasing and hiding a gun used by her brother in a shooting incident.
International crackdown leads to arrests in global Phobos ransomware case
The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled criminal charges against Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, both Russian nationals.
U.S. Attorney's Office urges open dialogue about children's internet activity
Each year on February 11, "Safer Internet Day" is observed in over one hundred countries worldwide.
Anderson County man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher David Mills, a 23-year-old resident of Starr, S.C., on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Kris Mayes condemns Trump's 'dictatorial' moves; vows legal challenges
Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a strong condemnation of the recent actions by the Trump administration, describing them as "dictatorial and authoritarian."
Sinaloa Cartel affiliate charged with drug conspiracy in Chicago
A high-ranking affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel has been indicted by a grand jury in Chicago on charges related to drug conspiracy.
Federal judge blocks NIH funding cuts following attorney generals' lawsuit
A federal judge in Massachusetts has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the National Institutes of Health (NIH), preventing the organization from proceeding with planned funding cuts to medical and public health research.
Minnesota attorney general secures settlement against asphalt scam targeting elderly
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with Brandon Michael Ferguson and his business, Community Blacktop, LLC.
Former Hinds County sheriff sentenced for bribery and illegal ammunition provision
Former Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for soliciting and accepting bribes, as well as providing ammunition to a convicted felon.
Felon sentenced for possession after Elizabeth City shooting
A felon linked to a shooting incident in Elizabeth City has been sentenced to 115 months in prison for possessing ammunition unlawfully.
Arizona woman admits role in fraud benefiting North Korea
Christina Marie Chapman, a 48-year-old resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona, has admitted guilt in a fraud scheme that facilitated the employment of overseas IT workers at over 300 U.S. companies under false pretenses.
Albuquerque man sentenced to over eight years for near-fatal shooting
An Albuquerque man, Robert Abeyta, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for a violent confrontation that nearly turned fatal.
Attorney general warns Pennsylvania residents about new PayPal invoice scam
Attorney General Dave Sunday has alerted residents of Pennsylvania to a new cyber scam involving PayPal.
Mingo County man sentenced for receiving child pornography
Terry Randall Hinkle, a 56-year-old resident of Delbarton, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for receiving child pornography.
Raleigh man pleads guilty in illegal tech export scheme
David C. Bohmerwald, owner of Components Cooper, Inc., a Raleigh-based electronics resale business, has pled guilty to attempting to export accelerometer technology with military applications to China without the necessary license.
Felon sentenced to over three years for gun possession on D.C. playground
Ezra Griffith, a 34-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm on a District playground.
Waterbury man sentenced to five years for gun possession while on supervised release
Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that D'Metrius Johnson has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Ohio schools eligible for $11M in safety grants from state
Ohio schools have the opportunity to apply for a portion of nearly $11 million in safety grants, according to an announcement made by Attorney General Dave Yost.
Laredo man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
A 42-year-old resident of Laredo, Texas, Roberto Ortiz Jr., has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.
Michigan AG warns against jury duty scam targeting residents
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her warning to residents about a scam involving impersonation of government entities.