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California man charged with cyberstalking women across multiple states
A federal criminal complaint has been unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, charging a California resident with cyberstalking and making harassing and threatening calls to women across several states, including Rhode Island and...
Oklahoma couple sentenced for nearly $500K fraud involving friends and clients
A couple from Oklahoma has been sentenced for orchestrating a fraud scheme that defrauded nearly $500,000 from individuals, including friends and clients.
Iowa man pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography
A Clear Lake, Iowa man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.
Salvadoran national indicted for illegal reentry into US
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Jose Humberto Caceres-Martinez, a 25-year-old from El Salvador, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously deported.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues multiple rulings on appeals
The North Dakota Supreme Court has issued several opinions on March 6, 2025, covering a range of legal matters from divorce property division to criminal probation revocation.
Allston man faces charges for trafficking methamphetamine
An Allston resident, Peter Schiepers, 32, has been arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, ketamine, and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), often referred to as the "date rape drug," from his home.
Muskogee man sentenced to 45 years for sexual abuse in Indian Country
Jonathan Gage Wiedel, a 19-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country.
Honduran nationals face charges for alleged fentanyl distribution in Utah
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted several Honduran nationals on charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and other drug and immigration offenses in Utah.
State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...
Rhode Island businesswoman sentenced for withholding $1.22 million in payroll taxes
A Rhode Island businesswoman, Gail M. Hynson, has been sentenced to two years of probation for failing to remit employee payroll taxes to the IRS.
Bristol man sentenced for role in multistate vehicle theft scheme
Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Ryan Testa from Bristol. U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall sentenced Testa to 30 months in federal prison, followed by three...
Deported sex offender indicted for receiving child sexual abuse images
A Mexican citizen, Jamie Neri-Soto, 42, has been indicted for receiving images of child sexual abuse.
Former attorney sentenced for exploiting Cambodian children
A former Florida attorney, Rugh James Cline, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for paying a child in Cambodia to engage in a commercial sex act.
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal crack cocaine trafficking charge
A Johnstown resident has admitted guilt in federal court for a narcotics violation, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Dominican national pleads guilty to identity misuse charges
A Dominican national, Luis Alison Roa Lara, residing in Dorchester, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the misuse of a United States citizen's identity.
Attorney General's office releases report on Qian Adams' death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Qian Adams, who died in a motor vehicle collision on December 11, 2023.
California AG warns of rising text-based scam activity
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a warning to consumers regarding ongoing text-based scams in the state.
Luzerne County woman receives 28-month sentence for drug trafficking
Bethzaida Batista, a 52-year-old resident of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Attorney General James sues U.S. Department of Education over canceled teacher grant programs
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with attorneys general from seven other states, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education.
Lancaster man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography
A Lancaster man has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.