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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Investment advisor pleads guilty to defrauding elderly clients out of millions

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A Santa Barbara County investment advisor, Julie Anne Darrah, has admitted to defrauding elderly clients out of approximately $2.25 million.

Two men face charges for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine into Waterbury

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Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen P. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, have announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven...

Hollywood woman convicted for running tech-savvy drug delivery service

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A jury in Los Angeles has found Mirela Todorova, also known as "Mimi," guilty of operating a sophisticated drug delivery service that resulted in three near-fatal fentanyl overdoses.

Man sentenced for racially motivated attack on Asian American woman

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A man from Southern California, Jesse Allen Lindsey, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a racially motivated attack on an Asian American woman.

AG Kaul seeks budget increase for Wisconsin State Crime Labs

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Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing for significant investment in the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL) as part of the 2025-2027 state budget.

Mexican citizen sentenced for role in alien smuggling conspiracy

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Francisco Montalvo-Grenada, a 26-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in an alien smuggling conspiracy.

Georgia woman admits guilt in $1 million wire fraud case

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Chisom Okonkwo, a 28-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, has confessed to wire fraud that led a business in Gilmer County to transfer over $1 million through fraudulent wires.

AFL VP testifies on legislative reforms to curb prosecutor lawfare

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America First Legal Vice President Dan Epstein testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee on legislative reforms to address lawfare by state and local prosecutors.

Former Hawaii prison guard pleads guilty to sexually abusing inmates

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A former correctional officer in Hawaii has admitted to sexually abusing inmates under his supervision.

Salem man charged with illegal possession of Molotov cocktails

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A Salem man appeared in federal court facing charges related to the possession of Molotov cocktails.

Foster County to assist Griggs County clerk during temporary office closure

By Legal Newsline |
Foster County's clerk of court will temporarily manage assistance for Griggs County's clerk of court.

Delaware man convicted for major drug conspiracy involving fentanyl

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On February 24, 2025, a federal jury found Dwayne Fountain, 54, of Middletown, guilty of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute on four counts, and distribution of controlled substances on two counts.

Supreme Court holds off-site oral arguments at Montgomery College

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On March 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of Maryland conducted oral arguments at Montgomery College in Rockville.

Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after multiple deportations

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Jesus Del Orbe, a 55-year-old Dominican citizen residing in Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.

Alamo resident sentenced for firearm use linked to drug trafficking

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A 19-year-old resident of Alamo, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for using a firearm in connection with drug trafficking activities.

Coalition files second motion against Trump Administration's alleged federal funding disruptions

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On Friday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 22 other states, filed a second motion for enforcement in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

Attorney General releases annual report highlighting consumer protection efforts

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BOSTON — In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has released the annual Consumer Advocacy Report.

Federal grand jury indicts illegal alien for methamphetamine trafficking and firearms offenses

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A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted an individual on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Birmingham man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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A Birmingham man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for illegal firearm possession. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Nashville Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Jason...

Former credit union employee sentenced for defrauding employer and clients

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Kevin Spratt, a former senior branch sales representative at a federally insured credit union in South Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for defrauding his employer and clients.