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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Ohio's K-12 budget prioritizes direct student funding over system funding

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On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute presented its views on Ohio's K-12 budget during a testimony before the Ohio House Education Committee.

Six defendants sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy in Chittenden County

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The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that six defendants involved in a drug distribution conspiracy in Chittenden County have been sentenced.

Fugitive arrested in Mexico for firearm trafficking linked to Operation Ripsaw

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Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced the arrest of Roland Munoz, a fugitive wanted for trafficking firearms from the United States to a Mexican cartel.

Mexican national indicted on federal drug charges after major seizure

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A Mexican national has been indicted on federal drug charges in Salt Lake City.

New Haven man pleads guilty to gun possession while on supervised release

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Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Elbert Llorrens, 32, from New Haven, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

Mexican national sentenced for possession of child pornography

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A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Washington joins lawsuit against federal employee terminations under Trump administration

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The Washington State Attorney General's Office has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and other federal agencies.

Wishek students learn about state government during Supreme Court visit

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Over 20 junior and senior students from Wishek, led by Mr. Colin Crabtree, visited the Supreme Court on March 5th.

Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee plans virtual meeting on civil procedure rules

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The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure is set to convene virtually at 9:00 a.m. on March 7, 2025.

Court blocks Trump Administration's proposed cuts to research funding

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A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump Administration from reducing funds for medical and public health research at universities and research institutions nationwide.

Anchorage man sentenced to over 13 years for repeat bank robbery

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An Anchorage man, James Surrells, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for robbing a bank while on supervised release from a previous federal bank robbery conviction.

Montgomery man receives eight-year sentence for drug and gun convictions

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Montgomery, Ala. – Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced the sentencing of Arthur Varcea Colvin from Montgomery, Alabama, following his convictions on federal drug and gun charges.

Former Wellsville resident indicted on child pornography charges

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the indictment of Jason Goodsell, 39, a former resident of Wellsville, NY.

Attorney general sues Renton Collections over alleged failure to disclose medical debt rights

By Legal Newsline |
The Washington State Attorney General's Office has initiated legal action against Renton Collections, Inc., alleging the company failed to inform consumers of their rights regarding medical debt.

Hartford man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

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Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Christopher Dancy, 35, of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges.

McKees Rocks man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon

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A McKees Rocks resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Buffalo business owner sentenced for Medicaid fraud conspiracy

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentencing of Arkan Fadhel, a 30-year-old business owner from Buffalo, NY, for conspiracy to commit health care fraud. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo sentenced Fadhel to three years of...

Lame Deer man receives 16-year sentence for meth trafficking and gun possession

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A Lame Deer man, Geofredo James Littlebird, Jr., has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking and possession of firearms.

Gang member sentenced for murdering former federal witness

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Quintin Green, a member of the Ninedee Gang, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Shatavia Walls, a former federal witness.

Addiction center supervisor sentenced for health care fraud involving millions

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A clinical social worker, known among her colleagues as the “Five Minute Queen,” has been sentenced for her role in a scheme that defrauded federal, state, and private health care insurers.