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Florida settles with JUUL for $79M over youth-targeted marketing
Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. The settlement addresses litigation over the company's past marketing practices that targeted children in Florida.
Man found guilty in March 2020 Southeast D.C. homicide
Guy Johnson, a 57-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a Superior Court jury on five charges related to a March 2020 homicide in Southeast D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. and Chief...
Ohio man sentenced for exploiting minors via social media
A Waterville, Ohio resident has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Miami man sentenced for $1M COVID-19 relief fraud
Conrad Brandon Bernard, a 24-year-old resident of Miami, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for committing bank fraud and identity theft.
Attorneys general advocate for expanded access to year-round E15 gasoline
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with attorneys general from 15 other states, has urged Congress to expand access to E15 gasoline.
Former correctional officer charged with child exploitation and trafficking
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has announced charges against Samuel Pieper, a former correctional officer for the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.
Mansfield tax preparer sentenced for fraud; ordered to pay over $10 million
A former tax preparer from Mansfield has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his involvement in tax and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud schemes.
Former postal worker admits to stealing mail in New York
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Christopher Porter, a former postal worker from Angola, NY, has pleaded guilty to mail theft.
Homer man sentenced for illegal black bear transport
A Homer-based big game transporter, Travis Larson, has been sentenced to five years of probation for illegally transporting black bears in the Kenai Peninsula.
California man sentenced for violent sex trafficking operation across multiple states
A California man, Winston Cornell Burt, also known as "Dice Capone," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking-related offenses.
Attorney general sues insurance firms over data breaches affecting thousands
New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against National General and Allstate Insurance Company, citing their failure to protect personal information of New Yorkers from cyberattacks.
Timothy Gabriel sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon
Timothy Gabriel, 31, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the United States District Court in Burlington, Vermont.
Bryan County man sentenced for federal firearm possession
Norman J. Couch, Jr., a 49-year-old resident of Mead, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for the crime of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Flat Rock man pleads guilty in explosive device case causing home explosion
A Flat Rock man, Steven Marchbanks, has admitted guilt in a case involving the illegal transportation and receipt of an explosive device.
Lake man receives lengthy sentence for second-degree criminal sexual conduct
Roland Bourgeois, a 56-year-old resident of Lake, was sentenced to 50 months to 24 years in prison for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Bakersfield man pleads guilty to bomb-making charges
Robert Lawrence Hunt, a 40-year-old resident of Bakersfield, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession and manufacturing of a destructive device.
Plainview man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
Alejandro Aguirre, a 28-year-old resident of Plainview, Texas, has pleaded guilty to the production of child pornography.
Seattle man sentenced for drug trafficking after drive-by shooting
A Seattle man, Phuong Nguyen Le, aged 50, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for drug trafficking and carrying a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Set to Expand to Augusta and Macon
Attorney General Chris Carr joined Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and legislative partners for the signing of the AFY 25 budget, which provides additional funds to expand Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, with new regional prosecutors and investigators in Augusta and Macon.
Lake County Sheriff’s Department now cooperating with ICE following warning from Attorney General Todd Rokita
Attorney General Todd Rokita has concluded that the Lake County Sheriff’s Department has reversed course and is now cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, as required by state law.