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Friday, May 2, 2025

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Des Moines man sentenced to 30 years for firearms and drug offenses

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A Des Moines man, Scott Eugene Smith, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for several charges related to firearms and drugs.

Baltimore man sentenced to over three decades for exploiting minors

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A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for the coercion and enticement of a minor and sexually exploiting six minors.

Queens man accused in visa fraud scheme involving fake federal agent claims

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Earlier today, federal court proceedings in Brooklyn revealed charges against Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, also known as "Tommy Weng Da Silva" and "Jacky."

Attorney General issues alert on genetic data deletion rights amid 23andMe's financial concerns

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing company based in California.

Scottsdale man convicted in sham cannabis fund scheme

By Legal Newsline |
Christopher E. Galvin, a 58-year-old resident of Scottsdale, has been found guilty of wire fraud by a federal jury.

Macon resident pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession during probation violation arrest

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A Macon resident, Terico Jaques Balkcom, has pled guilty to a federal gun charge this week due to illegal firearm possession during his probation violation arrest.

Nebraska Supreme Court schedules special session at Omaha’s Bryan High

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The Nebraska Supreme Court will conduct a special court session at Bryan High School in Omaha on April 2, 2025.

Duluth climbing coach receives prison sentence for child pornography possession

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Lucas Matthew Kramer, a former climbing coach from Duluth, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.

Roanoke man receives over 17-year sentence for child pornography offenses

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A Roanoke man, Joshua Jennings, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for possessing over 3,800 images of child pornography.

Justice Department launches probe into intelligence leak concerning Tren de Aragua

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department is launching a criminal investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information.

Coalition supports DHS parole pathways for vulnerable immigrants

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Attorney General Charity Clark has aligned with a group of 16 attorneys general to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) parole pathways for vulnerable immigrants.

Complaint filed against Illinois education board over alleged Title IX violations

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The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) have filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Indianapolis drug trafficking ring dismantled; 14 charged

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Federal authorities have charged 14 individuals in Indianapolis with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Liberty Justice Center appeals court ruling on closed rulemaking meetings

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The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing legal battle to ensure First Amendment rights for journalists and the public in Tennessee.

Hollywood Hills man sentenced for kickback scheme involving addiction treatment centers

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A Hollywood Hills man, Casey Mahoney, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a kickback scheme related to patient referrals at addiction treatment facilities.

Attorney General's office releases report on deaths following police encounter

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the deaths of Dhal Apet and Lueth Mo.

Unlicensed operator charged with grand theft against elder resident

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced felony grand theft charges against an unlicensed Room and Board Operator.

Florida attorney general bans deceptive moving brokers with $4 million judgment

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The Florida Attorney General's Office has successfully concluded litigation against a deceptive moving brokerage operation, securing over $4 million in judgments and imposing a lifetime industry ban on the individuals involved.

Birmingham heroin supplier sentenced to over 30 years

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A Birmingham heroin supplier, identified as Harding, has been sentenced to 365 months in prison following his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

Tennessee AG supports Trump's birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court

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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court regarding cases on birthright citizenship.