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North Carolina warns against surge in toll text scams
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have issued a warning to residents about a rise in text message scams.
Oakland woman pleads guilty to multiple California bank robberies
Yasmin Charisse Millett, a 22-year-old from Oakland, has pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery.
Chicago man sentenced for drug distribution near Loras College
A man from Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for selling heroin and cocaine near Loras College in 2017 and 2018.
Mexican national sentenced to over two decades for drug trafficking
Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Guatemalan resident has pleaded guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States and has been sentenced to time served.
Attorneys general oppose House continuing resolution; seek Senate intervention
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with a coalition of seven attorneys general, has expressed support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House.
Florida man receives maximum sentence for traveling to have sex with minor
A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for traveling to Texas with the intent to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
Attorney General Raoul backs law firm targeted by Trump's executive order
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has aligned with a group of 21 attorneys general to file an amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie LLP, a law firm based in Seattle.
Attorneys general oppose House-passed continuing resolution
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with attorneys general from six other states, has issued a joint statement expressing support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House of Representatives.
Louisiana man sentenced to over two decades for meth trafficking
A man from Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.
Attorney General's office releases report on Suffolk County civilian death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of A.S., a minor, who died following a motor vehicle collision involving a Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) officer.
Illinois man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
Marcus Fair, a 28-year-old from Dolton, Illinois, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm illegally.
Mexican national indicted for unlawful entry resulting in death
A federal grand jury in Phoenix has indicted Jorge Fontes-Garcia, a 25-year-old from Sonora, Mexico, on charges related to bringing illegal aliens into the United States.
New Orleans man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on March 12, 2025, that Avery Julien, a 29-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 37 months in prison.
Arizona attorney general announces sentencing for fentanyl trafficking
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the sentencing of two individuals involved in fentanyl trafficking.
Attorneys general oppose House-passed continuing resolution
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of seven attorneys general, has issued a joint statement regarding efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution (CR).
Nebraska contractor indicted for alleged multi-state fraud
A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted a Nebraska contractor on charges of defrauding customers across several states.
Hamburg man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl distribution and gun possession
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Michael Burnett, a 40-year-old resident of Hamburg, New York, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison.
Philadelphia man receives over three-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Nafiysh Knox-Schenck, a 33-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
Tennessee couple admits guilt in federal fraud involving fake business
Haskell Knight and Emily Knight of Franklin, Tennessee, have pled guilty to federal fraud charges.