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Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Hull Street Energy in Agreement to Acquire Elwood Energy’s Illinois Power Assets
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Hull Street Energy, LLC (HSE), a private equity firm that specializes in deploying capital into the power sector as it decarbonizes, in its agreement to acquire six units from Elwood Energy LLC, a subsidiary of J-Power USA.
Houston robbery crew members charged with multiple crimes including murder
A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas has issued a superseding indictment against 13 men from Houston, charging them with involvement in a robbery crew accused of engaging in various criminal activities.
Two former Jal police officers convicted for civil rights violations
A federal jury has convicted two former officers of the Jal Police Department for civil rights violations related to an incident in July 2021 that resulted in the death of an individual identified as John Doe.
Navajo man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in federal court
A Navajo man has entered a guilty plea in a federal court for charges related to second-degree murder and firearms use in connection with a 2022 shooting incident.
Fitchburg man sentenced to over five years for counterfeiting currency
Cornelius Stewart, a 30-year-old resident of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for producing and distributing counterfeit $100 bills.
Extradited Canadian faces U.S. charges for leading drug ring
An alleged leader of a transnational drug trafficking organization, Andrew Clark, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States.
Columbus man pleads guilty to sextortion and child pornography charges
Jacob M. Rager, a 21-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of sextortion involving at least two female victims and possession of child pornography.
Houston man pleads guilty in $3 million romance scheme targeting elderly
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with a romance scheme that defrauded victims across the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
St. Louis County man pleads guilty to pandemic-related fraud
A St. Louis County man, Daryl Jones Jr., has admitted to engaging in fraudulent activities related to COVID-19 pandemic unemployment benefits.
Four Missouri men admit using stolen checks for fraud
Four men from Franklin County, Missouri, have confessed to using checks stolen from the U.S. Mail to carry out bank fraud.
Mayes joins coalition in legal battle over Trump's FEMA funding freeze
Attorney General Mayes has taken further legal action alongside a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, filing a second motion for enforcement against the Trump administration.
Glocester man sentenced to prison for role in fatal shooting
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the sentencing of a Glocester man, Ryan Gallagher, to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the shooting death of Taylor Peterson in June 2021.
Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Minneapolis man charged with supporting foreign terrorist group
Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan was taken into custody and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
U.S. Attorney's Office charges four individuals with immigration-related crimes
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio has announced new immigration charges against four individuals in separate cases.
Attorneys general file motion against Trump's federal funding freeze
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement concerning their lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
Rhode Island officials issue guidance on LGBTQ+ student rights amid executive order challenges
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green have issued guidance to school officials on the rights of LGBTQ+ students and the continuation of diversity programs.
Gang member sentenced to three decades for drug trafficking and gun charges
A member of the Bloods criminal street gang has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
D.C. man found guilty of firearm possession and conspiracy to commit bank fraud
Deangelo Lorenzo Lewis, a 28-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been found guilty of multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and possession with intent to distribute...
Shelton man pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Vincenzo Minutolo, a 38-year-old resident of Shelton, pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds.