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Bradley Attorney Christina Seanor Appointed President-Elect of the Mississippi Bar’s Young Lawyers Division

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Bradley is pleased to announce that Christina Seanor has been appointed president-elect of the Mississippi Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD).

Attorney General Mayes Reminds Arizonans to Protect Themselves from Romance Scams

By Legal News Line |
This Valentines Day, Attorney General Kris Mayes is reminding Arizonans of all ages to protect themselves from romance scams.

Attorney General Clark supports effort to overturn Trump's refugee ban

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Attorney General Charity Clark has aligned with 18 other attorney generals to support the reversal of President Trump's refugee ban.

Two men indicted on methamphetamine distribution charges in Utah

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A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted two men on charges related to methamphetamine distribution in Utah.

Chief Justice Clement announces resignation from Michigan Supreme Court

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement announced her decision to step down from her position no later than April 30, 2025.

Suburban Chicago man faces federal charges for firearms and drug trafficking

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A federal grand jury has charged Efrain Jacobo, a resident of Prospect Heights, Illinois, with trafficking firearms and drugs.

April M. Leon named acting U.S. attorney for Middle District of Louisiana

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April M. Leon has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, succeeding Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., who served in the role since 2021.

McAllen man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation offenses

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A McAllen resident has been sentenced to over 33 years in prison for crimes involving the enticement of a minor and the production of child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Christian Hanks, aged 29, pleaded...

Former Newport Beach doctor pleads guilty to child pornography charges

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A former gynecologist from Newport Beach has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Jamaican citizen pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US after deportation

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A Jamaican citizen, Marlon Hodges, also known as "Michael Stewart," has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being deported in 2016.

WNY Medical settles Medicare billing allegations with $251K payment

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Western New York Medical P.C. has agreed to pay $251,477 to settle allegations under the False Claims Act concerning improper billing practices related to Medicare.

Missouri couple charged with abduction and sexual abuse of minor

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A couple from Springfield, Missouri, Justin Johiah Curtright, 40, and Christin Marie Curtright, 32, have been arrested and charged with transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual activity.

Palmdale man indicted on charges involving child pornography

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A Palmdale resident is set to appear in court following a federal grand jury indictment on charges related to child pornography and enticement of minors.

Mexican national sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy in Nebraska

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Rodrigo Marrufo-Pineda, a 34-year-old from Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Valrico man convicted for drug trafficking conspiracy in Florida

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A federal jury has convicted Tryon Metteria Byrd IV of Valrico for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine.

Bipartisan group urges FDA action on counterfeit drug sales

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson, along with 37 other Attorneys General from both political parties, has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against the sale of counterfeit drugs.

Red Bluff man indicted for child exploitation and distribution offenses

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On February 13, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Ricardo Gutierrez, 27, from Red Bluff, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of visual depictions involving minors in sexually explicit conduct.

Mexican national sentenced for leading drug trafficking operation affecting Native American communities

By Legal Newsline |
On February 19, 2025, Erubey Arciga Medrano was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice.

New Orleans man sentenced for false statements to SBA

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Renic Palmer Jr., a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 13, 2025, by United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to Commodity Exchange Act violation

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A New Orleans resident, Michael Brian DePetrillo, has pleaded guilty to violating the Commodity Exchange Act.