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Richmond man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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A Richmond man has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing firearms.

Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship.

Kanawha County man pleads guilty in bankruptcy information withholding case

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James Eugene Wells, a 73-year-old resident of Marmet, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to withholding records related to the financial affairs of a debtor in bankruptcy.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk over alleged unconstitutional powers

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, has spearheaded a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit against Elon Musk.

Multistate lawsuit challenges Elon Musk's executive powers under Trump's administration

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, alongside 13 other Attorneys General, has filed a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Three executives charged over alleged pre-IPO fraud scheme involving $528 million

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Earlier today, a superseding indictment was unsealed in the federal court in Brooklyn.

Former prison official pleads guilty to bribery charges

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A former official at the James River Residential Reentry Facility in Newport News, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from an inmate.

Judge blocks enforcement of executive order limiting birthright citizenship

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Today, Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship.

South Florida man sentenced for defrauding seniors in lottery scam

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A Miami resident has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for his role in a nationwide lottery fraud scheme that targeted senior citizens.

Mexican national charged with possessing stolen firearm during New Mexico traffic stop

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A Mexican national is facing federal charges after allegedly possessing a stolen firearm during a traffic stop in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Jeff Jackson secures injunction against attempt to end birthright citizenship

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction from a federal judge to halt an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States.

Michigan man pleads not guilty to federal firearms charge

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John Austin, a 30-year-old from Michigan now residing in South Burlington, Vermont, entered a plea of not guilty to a federal firearms charge.

Lawsuit challenges Elon Musk's expanded powers under Trump administration

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Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, alongside 13 other attorneys general, initiated legal proceedings to contest the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Applicants seek appointment as judge in Seventh Judicial District

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Matthew A. Headley and Michael L. Long, both residents of Norfolk, have submitted their applications for the position of District Court Judge in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District.

Beaumont man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender

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A Beaumont resident has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Sacramento woman admits guilt in $2.6 million COVID-19 benefit fraud

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Tabitha Leigh Markle, a 53-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

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Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Detroit man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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Tristian Gerrell-Robert Murphy, a 36-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to two years and 11 months in prison.

Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a statement in response to a federal judge's preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship.

Greenwich man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

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David Dion, a 47-year-old resident of Greenwich, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).