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Former Harford detective charged with child exploitation
A federal grand jury has indicted Ryan Christopher Hall, a former detective with the Harford County Sheriff's Office, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Frederick man sentenced to 13 years for coercion and enticement of minor
U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar has sentenced Daniel Valentin-Morales, a 35-year-old resident of Frederick, Maryland, to 13 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for coercion and enticement of a minor.
Keene man pleads guilty to aiding production of child sexual abuse material
A Keene resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in the production of child sexual abuse material.
Ohio man convicted on multiple drug trafficking charges
An Aberdeen, Ohio man has been found guilty of several drug trafficking offenses by a federal jury in Covington, Kentucky.
Mexican national faces indictment for illegal reentry after multiple removals
A federal grand jury in Honolulu has indicted Navor Salas Cruz, a 52-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States.
Springfield man indicted for alleged cocaine distribution and firearms offenses
A Springfield man has been indicted in federal court on charges related to cocaine distribution and firearms offenses.
James introduces FAIR Business Practices Act for consumer protection
New York Attorney General Letitia James has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting consumers and small businesses from a variety of unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices.
New Jersey man sentenced for firearm trafficking linked to motorcycle club
Robert Dorsey, a 47-year-old resident of New Jersey, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking firearms.
Megan K. Cavanagh named next Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court
Megan K. Cavanagh has been unanimously selected by her colleagues to become the next Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, succeeding Beth Clement when she steps down.
Attorneys general sue Trump Administration over proposed Education Department cuts
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the U.S. Department of Education, and President Trump.
Officer involved death under investigation by Wisconsin DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Ecuadorian national sentenced for false US citizenship claim
Luis Mauafrewiny Aviles Matias, also known as Leiver Artur Ponce Leon and Juan Perez Chavez, has pleaded guilty to making a false claim of United States citizenship.
Swanzey man pleads guilty to firearm theft at Winchester gun shop
A Swanzey resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for the theft of firearms from Trader John’s Gun Shop.
Mexican national faces firearm and immigration charges in Salt Lake City
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted Gerardo Lopez-Gutierrez, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, on charges related to firearms and immigration violations.
Honduran man admits to false statements in juvenile immigration case
An 18-year-old Honduran citizen, Elger Fabricio Cotto-Navarro, has admitted to making false statements in a juvenile immigration case.
Moroccan national faces federal charges for unlawful possession of ammunition
A Moroccan national residing in Medford, Ayoud Haddad, has been charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition as an illegal alien.
Federal court orders reinstatement of fired probationary federal employees
A federal court has mandated the reinstatement of probationary federal employees who were terminated under the Trump administration.
Former Savanna police officer sentenced to 40 years under enhanced penalties
A former police officer from Savanna, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop and obstructing justice by disabling his body-worn and dash cameras.
Justice McCallum speaks at bicentennial event for Louisiana Civil Code
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum is scheduled to speak at an event commemorating the Bicentennial of the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code.
Par Funding's James LaForte sentenced for RICO conspiracy
James LaForte, 48, from New York, has been sentenced to 11½ years in prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme known as Complete Business Solutions Group, Inc., or Par Funding. U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney also ordered...