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Massachusetts employee and inmate charged with smuggling drugs into federal prison

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A Massachusetts state employee and a federal inmate have been charged with conspiring to smuggle synthetic cannabinoids, known as "K2," into FMC Devens.

Bridgeport gang member sentenced to 25 years for violent crimes

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Trevon Wright, also known as "Tre," has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement with a violent street gang in Bridgeport. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence, which includes five years of...

Nurse practitioner forfeits $40 million after healthcare fraud conviction

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Trivikram Reddy, a nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, will forfeit over $40 million from foreign accounts following his conviction for wire fraud conspiracy.

Florida man sentenced for Telegram-based bank fraud scheme

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A Florida resident has been sentenced for his involvement in a Telegram-based check fraud operation targeting businesses in Alabama.

Rochester man indicted for alleged role in narcotics conspiracy

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Quentin L. Yancey, also known as Q, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.

Federal grand jury indicts multiple defendants on immigration-related charges

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A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Alabama has indicted twelve individuals for illegal reentry after deportation and three for being an alien in possession of a firearm.

Pittsburgh man receives additional prison time for courtroom assault

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A Pittsburgh man, James Taric Byrd, has been sentenced to an additional 110 months in prison for contempt and assault charges.

Kanawha County man receives over 16-year sentence for meth distribution

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Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a 33-year-old resident of Pratt, West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

Michigan man receives 14-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking

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Cedrick Dion Tyron Griffin, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

Aiken man sentenced to prison for child exploitation offenses

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Kevin Kenyatta Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree, in Aiken County.

Hawaiʻi judiciary maintains commitment to bilingual court communication amid national changes

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On March 1, 2025, a new presidential Executive Order declared English as the official national language of the United States.

Tennessee Attorney General’s Office reports top consumer complaint categories for 2024

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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has released its annual report highlighting the top ten consumer complaint categories for 2024.

Seattle woman pleads guilty in nationwide bank fraud scheme

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A Seattle woman, Amber Towndrow, has pleaded guilty to leading a $1.4 million bank fraud and identity theft scheme.

Two men charged with embezzling over $1 million from St. Louis County restaurant

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Two men have been charged with embezzling over $1.4 million from a restaurant in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Federal grand jury indicts two men for narcotics conspiracy in New York

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted two men in connection with a narcotics conspiracy.

Elk Mound business owner receives prison sentence for unpaid employment taxes

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Deena M. Hintz, a business owner from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for willfully failing to pay employment taxes.

Florida man admits guilt to federal firearm offense

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Marcas Cory Anglin, a 30-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Oak Hill man pleads guilty to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine

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Nicholas D. Plumb, a 25-year-old resident of Oak Hill, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Young driver faces federal machinegun possession charge after road rage incident

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A young driver from Laredo, Texas, has been indicted on federal charges related to the possession of a machinegun. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 19-year-old Justin Landen Ruiz is facing these charges following an alleged road...

8th Circuit Court rules on North Dakota case

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The 8th Circuit Court has reached a decision in a North Dakota case on March 3, 2025.