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Skagit County man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images
A 71-year-old man from Skagit County, Washington, Alan Lewis Meirhofer, has entered a guilty plea in the U.S. District Court in Seattle for charges related to the receipt and possession of images depicting child sexual abuse.
Court blocks Trump Administration's plan to withhold federal funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.
Federal court blocks Trump Administration's federal funding freeze amid ongoing litigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has secured a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, halting a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump Administration.
Billings man receives decade-long sentence for child pornography charges
A Billings resident has been sentenced to a decade in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography, followed by 15 years of supervised release.
Louisville man indicted for illegal firearm possession and drug distribution
A federal grand jury in Louisville has indicted Joseph Abbott, a 39-year-old local resident, on charges of illegal firearm possession and intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.
Nationwide injunction halts Trump's defunding of medical research
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has successfully secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Peoria men sentenced for drug trafficking involving over 100 kg marijuana
Kelvin Eugene Patterson, Jr., 39, of Peoria, Illinois, received a twelve-year prison sentence on March 4, 2025.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for large-scale drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Pittsburgh resident, Dante Webb, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.
DC woman indicted for unpaid marijuana dispensary taxes totaling $930K
Jennifer Brunenkant, a 68-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has been charged with evading and failing to pay federal income and employment taxes related to her business, Herbal Alternatives II, LLC.
Decatur man sentenced to over five years for child pornography possession
A Decatur, Illinois man, Brian R. Lewis, 46, received a sentence of 63 months in prison on March 4, 2025.
Mexican national sentenced for involvement in smuggling scheme
Porfiria Maribel Ramos Sanchez, a 47-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for her role in a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme.
New York AG files lawsuit against Trump administration over federal worker terminations
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 19 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.
Judge freezes accounts amid lawsuit over alleged probate manipulation
In a lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court, the Washington State Attorney General's office accuses seven individuals and their five companies of manipulating the probate system to control hundreds of deceased estates.
Court blocks Trump's order freezing state funds; AG Neronha defends constitutional principles
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha expressed his commitment to defending the Constitution following a recent court decision.
Missouri AG Bailey: "China is using our own laws against us"
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is calling upon federal lawmakers to put far stricter limits on Chinese investment in the U.S., criticizing the communist country for "using our own laws against us" to defend asset purchases here that he believes are national security threats.
South Carolina's governor hopes plaintiff lawyers don't derail tort-reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina lawmakers are on notice to pass a bill that Gov. Henry McMaster says will help businesses struggling with insurance premiums at the expense of the state's powerful trial lawyer machine.
'Political interference' caused easement to be revoked during Dakota Pipeline construction, witness says
BISMARCK, ND (Legal Newsline) - A ranking official from oil and gas producer Energy Transfer said the reversal of U.S. Army Corp of Engineer's crucial easement during Dakota Pipeline construction was "political interference."
Attorney General James leads coalition issuing DEIA guidance for educational institutions
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 14 other attorneys general, has issued guidance to educational institutions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies.
Colombian national admits guilt in cocaine trafficking case
Tampa, FL – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Ciro Ivan Preciado-Marquinez, a 37-year-old Colombian national, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on the high seas...
Clackamas County Commissioner indicted on multiple theft charges
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced the indictment of Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside on eight counts of theft, including aggravated theft in the first degree and identity theft.