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Missouri man sentenced to prison for possession of child pornography
A registered sex offender from Chesterfield has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark delivered the sentence on Tuesday.
Investiture ceremony for Judge Jason Hammes set for March 14
An investiture ceremony for South Central Judicial District Judge Jason Hammes is scheduled for Friday, March 14.
AG Jennings opens claims window for tenants displaced by property collapse
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced the opening of a 60-day claim window for former tenants and occupants of A.J. Pokorny's North Adams Street properties.
Attorney General James releases report on Jermaine Hickson's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Jermaine Hickson, who died on November 10, 2022, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in...
Four plead guilty in North Charleston public corruption case
Following the announcement of charges against eight individuals in a public corruption scheme, four have entered guilty pleas.
Jamestown man sentenced to prison for narcotics conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Joel Louis Violanti announced the sentencing of Rocco A. Beardsley, 39, from Jamestown, NY, to 300 months in prison for narcotic conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl causing death.
Former director charged with embezzlement at East Oakland youth non-profit
Howard Solomon, a 38-year-old resident of Oakland, has been charged with mail fraud and tax evasion.
Oahu clinic owner sentenced for defrauding healthcare programs
Stephen Timothy Wells, owner of Oahu Spine and Rehab, a physical therapy clinic with locations in Kailua and Aiea, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for health care fraud.
Mexican cartel leader faces U.S. charges for drug importation
Mexican cartel leader Jesus Mendez-Vargas has been taken into U.S. custody on charges of conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine.
Attorney General challenges Trump’s gender-affirming care ban in federal court
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown issued a statement following a federal court hearing regarding the state's request for a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming care for minors.
St. Croix man pleads guilty to firearm discharge during violent crime
United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Miguel Marrero, a 52-year-old resident of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence and Felon in Possession...
Italian national pleads guilty to international child exploitation charges
An Italian national residing in Miami has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in international child exploitation.
Georgia man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall drug organization
A Newnan, Georgia man involved in Darrin Southall's drug trafficking organization was sentenced in federal court on February 27, 2025.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s orders affecting trans youth healthcare
A federal judge has granted Washington state's request for a preliminary injunction against President Trump's orders, which aimed to deny medical care to transgender youth.
Attorney General Nessel Calls for Action Against Counterfeit Weight Loss Drug Makers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take swift action against bad actors who are endangering consumers with counterfeit forms of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs).
Couple charged with defrauding school meal program in Missouri
A couple from Edwardsville, Illinois, Diarra Williams and Nicholas Warford, have been indicted on charges related to a $7 million fraud scheme involving funds intended for feeding low-income children in Missouri.
Las Vegas man pleads guilty to extortion and other charges
A Las Vegas man has admitted to multiple charges, including extortion and money laundering, in a case involving threats against individuals in California.
To’Hajiilee man sentenced to six years for manslaughter
A To’Hajiilee man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Doe.
Arizona AG warns against expired meds sold by Kingman medical office
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has issued a warning regarding expired and potentially hazardous compounded prescription medications sold by Slimming Grace, a medical office in Kingman, Arizona.
Dallas woman charged for allegedly smuggling twins through Laredo checkpoint
A Dallas woman has been charged with attempting to smuggle two undocumented minors into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.