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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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McAllen resident charged with arson faces federal court appearance

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A McAllen resident, Daniel Eduardo Rivera, aged 36, has been charged with arson and possession of a destructive device. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges.

Coalition sues New York over Climate Change Superfund Act

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Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of attorneys general, has initiated legal action against New York.

Court allows climate change lawsuit against ExxonMobil to proceed

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A Ramsey County court has ruled that Attorney General Keith Ellison's lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, and the American Petroleum Institute (API) will proceed in state court.

Huntington man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

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Ampless Ray Lilly, a 52-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans

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Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Raudel Miranda-Martinez, aged 44, has pled guilty to the reentry of a previously removed alien.

Justice Department files lawsuit against Atlanta-area tax preparers over alleged fraud

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The Justice Department has initiated legal action against three tax return preparers in the Atlanta area.

D.C. man sentenced for robbing Jersey Shore pharmacy

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Ashawntea Henderson, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 52-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in the robbery of a Jersey Shore pharmacy.

Mexican national charged with illegal reentry into U.S., faces potential prison time

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A Mexican national, Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.

Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to reconsider Penn Central decision

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The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Penn Central decision, a case that has been in place for nearly 50 years.

Coalition supports Pennsylvania's age-based firearm restrictions in court

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a brief to support Pennsylvania's petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Lara v. Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police.

Federal grand jury indicts three illegal aliens on various charges

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A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has returned indictments against three individuals for federal criminal offenses.

Attorney General James comments on court ruling supporting state ethics board

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New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement after the state Court of Appeals affirmed the constitutionality of the state's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG).

Attorneys general issue guidance on workplace diversity and inclusion policies

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Attorney General Clark has collaborated with a group of 15 attorneys general to provide guidance for businesses, nonprofits, and organizations on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace.

Illinois AG settles unpaid overtime case with cleaning firm

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a settlement with Quality Leaders, Inc., also known as Wilmette Maids, a residential cleaning company in Wilmette, Illinois.

Former NY man pleads guilty to perjury after lying during fraud trial

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Michael W. Luehrsen, a 41-year-old resident of Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty to perjury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Michigan AG resolves probe into deceptive marketing practices

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached agreements with Baker’s Best Health and its twin company, American Master Products, following an investigation into their business practices.

New Orleans woman convicted for armed robberies at Igor's Lounge

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Deborah Cooper, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been convicted on all charges related to two robberies that occurred in 2022 at Igor's Lounge.

Charleston man sentenced for role in major methamphetamine trafficking operation

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Tres Avery Davis, a 36-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release.

Long Beach man pleads guilty in fatal marijuana deal robbery

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A Long Beach resident, Mateo Paul, 22, has admitted guilt in federal court for his involvement in a deadly armed robbery during a marijuana transaction in Inglewood.

Georgia man sentenced for shooting at state patrol officer

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Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to ten years in prison after firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.