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Clark Hill Successfully Ends Challenge to Georgia Public Service Commission Elections

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Atlanta attorneys Bryan Tyson, Bryan Jacoutot, and Diane LaRoss successfully represented Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in a challenge to the state’s method of electing its Public Service Commission.

Buckeye Institute's Piglet Book suggests over $9 billion in savings for Ohio

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The Buckeye Institute has unveiled its 2025 Piglet Book, identifying over $9 billion in potential savings for Ohio taxpayers.

Ada County Man Sent to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Charles Derrick Bronson, 43, was convicted of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography).

Attorney General Mayes and Coalition Issue Joint Statement on Continuing Resolution

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of seven attorneys general in issuing a joint statement in support of efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution (CR).

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Black Hawk and Bremer County Deputies Justified in Officer Involved Death

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In a report issued , the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that two Black Hawk County deputies and one Bremer County deputy were legally justified in their use of force on December 15, 2024, that contributed to Willie Earl Washington’s death.

AG Nessel Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Defend Medicaid Recipients' Freedom to Choose Their Providers

By Legal News Line |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm a lower court’s decision recognizing Medicaid recipients’ individual right to receive care from the qualified providers of their choice, including Planned Parenthood.

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Efforts To Dismantle Department Of Education

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the U.S. Department of Education (Department), and President Trump over their unlawful attempt to dismantle the Department.

Repeat felon indicted for alleged possession of ammunition while on probation

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A federal indictment has been filed against Charles Washington, Jr., 33, of Washington, D.C., for allegedly being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition.

Birmingham man receives over five-year sentence for carjacking incidents

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A Birmingham resident has been sentenced to over five years in prison for carjacking offenses.

Federal grand jury indicts four Chinese nationals for counterfeit access device possession

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A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted four Chinese nationals on charges of possessing more than fifteen counterfeit and unauthorized access devices.

Federal grand jury announces March 2024-B indictments

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United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the results of the March Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments.

Maryland residents indicted for murder linked to MS-13 gang activity

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A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals from Annapolis, Maryland, for murder in aid of racketeering.

New Jersey pain clinic admits to healthcare fraud charges

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A New Jersey pain clinic, Pain Specialists, P.A., with locations in Northfield, Vineland, and Cape May Courthouse, has admitted to overbilling insurance companies for services.

North Texas firm settles lawsuit over alleged misuse of Paycheck Protection Program funds

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Speed Fab-Crete Corporation, a concrete manufacturer based in Kennedale, Texas, has agreed to pay $1,817,546.25 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.

Former teacher sentenced to two decades for child pornography offenses

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentencing of Derek Hagen, a former teacher from Batavia, NY, to 20 years in prison on charges related to child pornography.

Florida man receives prison sentence for hate crime threats against CAIR Michigan

By Legal Newsline |
Michael Shapiro, a 73-year-old resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making death threats against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter.

Albany man charged with illegal firearm possession

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Christopher Wright, a 37-year-old resident of Albany, was arrested and charged with firearms possession as a previously convicted felon.

Laredo man pleads guilty for illegal firearm acquisition after extradition

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A resident of Laredo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal acquisition of firearms.

Federal air marshal charged with defrauding airline using fake military records

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Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced charges against Dior Jay-Jarrett.

Columbus lawyer admits lying to FBI in trafficking probe

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A former lawyer from Columbus, Ohio, Dennis W. McNamara, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements to the FBI.