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Supreme Court urged to affirm Medicaid recipients' right to choose their providers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 17 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Defendants sentenced for multi-state retail theft scheme
Sentencing has concluded for four individuals involved in a large-scale retail theft scheme spanning multiple states.
New Haven woman receives 58-month sentence for sex trafficking charges
A New Haven woman, Jennifer Fortier, has been sentenced to 58 months in prison for sex trafficking charges and the interstate transportation of victims for prostitution.
Election announced for judicial nominating commissioner in district 1B
A vacancy has been announced in the office of Elective Judicial Nominating Commissioner for Judicial Election District 1B.
Operation Take Back America results in arrests and charges in Kentucky
During the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, a coordinated law enforcement operation in Kentucky led to the administrative arrest of 81 individuals identified as illegal aliens.
Coalition sues Trump administration over plans to cut Department of Education
New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general.
Georgian crime boss sentenced alongside associates for extortion offenses
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, has announced the sentencing of four individuals involved in extortion offenses.
Attorneys general sue Trump administration over Department of Education cuts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action against the Trump administration in response to its plan to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education (DOE).
Ecuadorian man sentenced for smuggling aliens into US
Edgar Placencia-Guaillas, a 22-year-old Ecuadorian citizen, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for alien smuggling and conspiracy to commit alien smuggling.
Judge David E. Reich announces retirement from South Central Judicial District
South Central Judicial District Judge David E. Reich has announced his retirement, effective June 6, 2025.
California DOJ releases annual report on firearm seizures through APPS program
The California Department of Justice has released its 2024 Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) annual report.
Houston woman sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking
A Houston woman has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for her involvement in drug trafficking activities between Houston and Rockport. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 45-year-old Cheri Ann Palmer, who...
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after deportation
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Evin Enrique Funez-Cruz, a 22-year-old Honduran national, has pleaded guilty to reentering the United States after deportation.
Mexican national charged with illegal re-entry after multiple deportations
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Juan Vera-Cervantes, a 45-year-old Mexican national, in Rochester, New York.
Johnstown man admits guilt in drug trafficking and firearm charges
A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to narcotics trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
Coalition sues Trump Administration over plan to dismantle Department of Education
Attorney General Neronha has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
Former task force agent convicted for concealing funds during seizure
A former officer of the Puerto Rico Special Investigations Bureau, Antonio Pizarro Adorno, has been found guilty of corruption by a federal jury.
Medical equipment business owner sentenced for fraud involving over $1 million
A former Kentucky resident has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering through his Durable Medical Equipment (DME) businesses.
Financial advisor charged with fraud after allegedly diverting client funds
A former Cranston resident has been indicted and arraigned in federal court on charges of wire fraud, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
New Orleans man indicted for alleged Smithsonian museum attack
Kelly Williams, a 52-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been indicted by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.