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Former state employee pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office secured a guilty plea from Ravonn Hankins, a former Illinois State Police employee, who fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
Las Vegas man charged with forced labor trafficking
A Las Vegas man, Rafael Juan Mitjans, appeared in court on Thursday before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.
Former SC corrections officers plead guilty in drug trafficking case
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that three former South Carolina Department of Corrections officers have pleaded guilty to various charges and have been sentenced accordingly.
Honduran citizen indicted for illegal reentry into the US
A Honduran citizen, Elio Yoel Cardona-Torres, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States.
Edmond man sentenced for transporting unlicensed machinegun conversion devices
Emanuel Lopez, a 21-year-old resident of Edmond, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for transporting machineguns without a license.
Summerville brothers sentenced for trafficking $25M in counterfeit Viagra
Ibrahim Shedid, 29, and Ahmed Shedid, 35, both from Summerville, have been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison.
Valentine woman sentenced for methamphetamine conspiracy and gun charge
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Venetia A. Torres, 44, from Valentine, Nebraska, was sentenced in federal court in Omaha on March 7, 2025.
Owensboro man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution and firearms offenses
An Owensboro, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution and firearms offenses.
Court orders reinstatement of fired probationary federal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a court victory compelling the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary federal employees who were terminated without proper notice.
California man sentenced for methamphetamine possession intended for distribution
A man from San Diego, California, has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
Gift card scam leads to arrests at Metro Detroit Meijer stores
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Guangji Zhang and Huachao Sun, on March 5 in connection with an alleged gift card scam targeting Meijer stores in Metro Detroit.
Court halts mass layoffs of federal probationary employees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order from the United States District Court for Maryland, halting mass layoffs of federal probationary employees.
James Island man charged with arson at North Charleston Tesla charging station
Daniel Clarke-Pounder, a 24-year-old resident of James Island, has been arrested on charges related to an arson incident at a Tesla charging station in North Charleston.
Ravia resident pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender
Joses Ric-e Beck, a 37-year-old resident of Ravia, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.
Federal judge blocks mass firings; orders reinstatement at 18 agencies
Attorney General Rayfield has announced that a federal judge in the United States District Court for Maryland issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against 18 federal agencies.
Ken Paxton defends Texas A&M's drag show ban against lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton is representing the Texas A&M Board of Regents in a legal challenge against their decision to prohibit drag shows on the college system's campuses.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to ten years for illegal ammunition possession
Michael Joseph Dias, a 33-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition following a prior felony conviction.
Federal judge orders reinstatement for fired federal probationary employees
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that a federal judge in the United States District Court for Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against 18 federal agencies.
Tacoma resident pleads guilty to federal gun and drug charges
A Tacoma man, Marquise Tolbert, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.
Seven charged in conspiracy involving illegal firearm purchases linked to Canada
Seven individuals have been arrested following a nine-count indictment related to a firearms conspiracy, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.