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Davenport man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution and firearm offenses

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A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm charges.

Michigan commission approves reduced rate hike for Consumers Energy

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The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has sanctioned a new electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, enabling the company to gather an additional $153.8 million from its customers.

Madison man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession

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James Stevens, a 42-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.

Federal Way woman charged with fraud in fake investment scheme targeting elderly

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A woman from Federal Way, Washington, has been indicted on charges of wire and bank fraud related to a fraudulent investment scheme.

Federal grand jury indicts five for meth trafficking and firearms offenses

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A federal grand jury in Bowling Green has issued four indictments on March 12, 2025, charging five individuals with methamphetamine trafficking and related firearms offenses.

Kentucky man sentenced to 25 years for child pornography offenses

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A Caldwell County, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for a series of child pornography offenses.

Attorneys general support veterans' claims for full G.I. Bill benefits

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Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined a group of 51 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Seattle man sentenced for fraud against employer and government programs

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A Seattle man has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraud schemes that targeted his employer, government programs, and a former partner.

Arkansas man faces charges for alleged enticement of minor

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Brayden Storey, a 21-year-old from West Fork, Arkansas, has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the charges, which could result in a minimum of 10 years in prison or up to life if convicted.

Ohio pension funds lead class-action lawsuit against Boeing

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A Delaware judge has appointed two Ohio pension funds as co-lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Boeing's board of directors.

America First Legal backs Trump on using Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan gang

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America First Legal (AFL) and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have filed an amicus brief supporting President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to address the threat from the Venezuelan criminal group, Tren de Aragua (TdA).

Texas AG halts Biden-era foster care gender identity rule

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has halted a Biden Administration rule that required foster care providers to affirm gender identity ideologies, which he argued violated state and federal law.

California man sentenced to prison for role in nationwide fentanyl distribution

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Jose Anthony Contreras, a 31-year-old resident of Fullerton, California, received a 120-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court for his involvement in a nationwide narcotics distribution conspiracy.

Illinois man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Rushville, Illinois man with possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material.

Physician found guilty in pill mill operation spanning multiple states

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Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, M.D., a 65-year-old physician from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been found guilty by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for illegally distributing prescriptions for narcotics in exchange for cash at his medical clinic...

Jamestown man pleads guilty in methamphetamine distribution case

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A Jamestown resident, Aaron Miller, 31, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.

U.S. Attorney files over 90 border-related cases amid increased enforcement

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Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed over 90 border-related cases this week.

Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S., ordered deported

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A Honduran national has been sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Fresno-based scheme targets credit unions using social media recruitment

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Abreiana Rogers, a 29-year-old from Los Angeles, appeared in federal court in Fresno on Thursday due to her involvement in a bank fraud scheme targeting credit unions for nearly $1 million.

St. Croix woman sentenced for $372K embezzlement scheme

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Nicole Morales, a resident of St. Croix and originally from California, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme amounting to $372,496.34.