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Attorney General Drummond addresses wind farm concerns with new online resource

By Legal Newsline |
In response to increasing debate and dissatisfaction surrounding wind farms in rural Oklahoma, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has introduced a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on the agency's website.

Man charged with fraud targeting elderly arrested in Florida

By Legal Newsline |
A man accused of participating in a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded elderly victims of over $550,000 has been apprehended in Florida.

Coalition seeks enforcement against Trump's FEMA grant freeze

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, has filed a second motion for enforcement in their lawsuit against the Trump administration.

MPSC introduces incentive system for utility reliability; AG Nessel supports

By Legal Newsline |
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a new system designed to enhance the reliability of electrical services provided by the state's two largest utility companies, DTE and Consumers Energy.

Attorney General announces extradition of suspect in disability fraud case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the extradition of Joseph P. Stanton from Spain to Arizona.

Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

By Legal Newsline |
Mickey Colangelo, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

North Carolina man pleads guilty to armed carjacking involving police detective

By Legal Newsline |
Shia Lee, a resident of Burlington, North Carolina, has admitted guilt to brandishing a firearm during the armed carjacking of an off-duty South Carolina police detective and his wife.

Attorneys general launch podcast exploring legal issues

By Legal Newsline |
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have announced the launch of a new podcast titled "Pantsuits and Lawsuits."

Illinois AG warns residents about ticket scams ahead of event season

By Legal Newsline |
As the spring and summer seasons approach, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued guidance for Illinois residents to help them avoid ticket scams as they purchase tickets for tours, festivals, and sporting events.

Mahnomen man indicted for illegal firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
A Mahnomen resident has been indicted for illegal firearm possession, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.

Two Turkish nationals charged with illegal entry into US from Canada

By Legal Newsline |
Two Turkish men have been apprehended for illegally crossing into the United States from Canada near Hall Stream, a river that marks part of the border between Pittsburg, New Hampshire, and Canada.

Bonita man sentenced for providing fatal fentanyl dose to teenager

By Legal Newsline |
Marcus Ray Chavez has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for supplying fentanyl pills that led to the death of a 15-year-old girl in 2022.

Ex-Morgan Stanley advisor sentenced for defrauding elderly client

By Legal Newsline |
Ronald Diaz, a former financial advisor from Tucson, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for defrauding an elderly client.

Coalition files amicus brief supporting Gwynne Wilcox's challenge against Trump

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump.

U.S. officials discuss justice with son of slain DEA agent

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove engaged in a phone conversation with Judge Enrique Camarena, the son of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.

Two arrested in Idaho sting targeting online child exploitation

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of two men in Canyon County, Idaho, as part of an operation targeting online child exploitation.

Massachusetts AG joins lawsuit supporting reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board member

By Legal Newsline |
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

California DOJ releases findings on Victor Marquez officer-involved shooting

By Legal Newsline |
The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Victor Marquez in Tulare County, near Exeter, California.

Tom's Guide editor on rising car insurance premiums in New Jersey: I went 'from a $595 premium to $895'

By A. C. Benavides |
John Velasco, the Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, reported that his car insurance premium increased from $595 in 2021 to $895 in 2025 despite no major changes to his vehicle.

Pipeline disruption suit against Greenpeace starts in N.D.; Energy Transfer seeks $300 million

By Legal Newsline |
BISMARCK, ND (Legal Newsline) - Greenpeace never thought it would have to account for protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline that cost oil and gas supplier Energy Transfer $80 million in lost profits and $26 million in lost shareholder value - the opening salvo in a high-stakes trial under way in Morton County, N.D.