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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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California introduces bill increasing antitrust violation penalties

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Melissa Hurtado have introduced a new bill aimed at strengthening the state's antitrust laws.

Eldon man sentenced for child pornography possession

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An Eldon, Missouri man, David Arabie, 59, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole for possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes handed down the statutory maximum sentence and imposed an additional 25 years...

South Carolina AG joins 20-state coalition backing presidential control over executive officials

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to support the President's authority over executive branch officials.

Michigan AG urges early tax filing amid scam concerns

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising residents to file their taxes early to prevent tax-related identity theft.

Indianapolis man sentenced for transporting minor across state lines for sex

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Larry Goldsmith, 26, from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity.

Texas man pleads guilty in Albany postal facility mail theft

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Sean A. Walter, a 30-year-old resident of Humble, Texas, has pled guilty to charges related to the theft of business checks from U.S. Mail at an Albany postal facility.

Tulsa shooting suspect added to Oklahoma's most wanted list

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The Oklahoma Attorney General has added a new name to the state's 10 Most Wanted list.

Mexican cartel leader faces narcotics charges after extradition to Brooklyn

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Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, known by various aliases including "H-3," was arraigned on February 22, 2025, in Brooklyn's federal court.


Kentucky man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

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A man from Crofton, Kentucky, has been sentenced to six years and five months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.

Georgia inmate sentenced to nearly two decades for child exploitation crimes

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A federal district judge in Fort Pierce has sentenced Robert Francis Gilbert, a Georgia inmate, to an additional 19.5 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes.

Attorney General James secures $16.75 million from DoorDash over tip dispute

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $16.75 million settlement with DoorDash, resolving claims that the delivery platform misled consumers and delivery workers by using tips intended for workers to subsidize their guaranteed pay.

Old Dutch Mustard owner pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violations

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A New York man and the Old Dutch Mustard Co. have admitted guilt in federal court for discharging acidic water into the Souhegan River, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson...

Extradition highlights joint effort against international human smuggling

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The extradition of Raul Saucedo-Huipio, an alleged alien smuggler, from Mexico to the United States has been announced following extensive coordination between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities.

Report finds no criminal charges in Woody Smith's death after police encounter

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Woody Smith, who died following an encounter with Troy Police Department officers on October 13, 2023.

Vermont's attorney general launches essay challenge for young students

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Attorney General Charity Clark has announced the launch of the fifth annual Earth Day Essay Challenge, inviting Vermont's fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to express their thoughts on environmental issues.

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to bank fraud and identity theft

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A Massachusetts resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland, Maine, to charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Sumter man sentenced to federal prison for $2.8M wire fraud scheme

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Daniel Criswell Lee, a 55-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme.

Shiprock man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

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A man from Shiprock has admitted guilt in a federal case involving the use of social media and text messages to entice a minor into illegal sexual activity.

America First Legal requests investigation into DEI policies of federal contractors

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America First Legal (AFL) has called on the U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to investigate certain federal contractors for potentially unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.