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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Attorney General Griffin Wins Challenge to Biden Administration Rule that Gave Biological Males Access to Female Locker Rooms and Bathrooms

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after a federal court dismissed the Biden administration’s appeal of an injunction won by Griffin and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

AGs warn against potential new passport application rules targeting trans individuals

By Legal News Line |
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing proposed changes to the passport application process that would prevent transgender individuals from obtaining a passport that matches their gender identity.

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Civil Rights Act Complaint Against York County Man

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that his office has filed an enforcement action under the Maine Civil Rights Act against Alexander Treshinsky, age 35, of Kittery, Maine.

David Pandelena Indicted for Forgery and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Adult

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella and Kensington Police Chief Scott Cain announce that the Rockingham County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging David Pandelena, age 67, of Kensington, with two class A felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult and three class B felony counts of forgery.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

By Legal News Line |
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Attorney General alerts consumers about 23andMe's bankruptcy implications

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has issued a consumer alert concerning the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a company known for its direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.

Woodbury man sentenced for illegal firearm possession and armed robbery

By Legal Newsline |
Alfonso Lee Seals, a resident of Woodbury, has been sentenced to 182 months in prison with an additional three years of supervised release.

Tonawanda man faces charges for alleged child pornography distribution

By Legal Newsline |
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Shawn Demmick, a 33-year-old resident of Tonawanda, New York.

Providence man sentenced for leading fentanyl trafficking operation in New England

By Legal Newsline |
A man from Providence, Rhode Island, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for leading a drug trafficking organization.

Woodbury man pleads guilty in child sextortion scheme

By Legal Newsline |
Timothy Lennard Gebhart, a resident of Woodbury, has admitted guilt in charges related to the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Philadelphia man convicted on drug and gun charges

By Legal Newsline |
United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the conviction of Norman Copper, a 33-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Washington man sentenced for livestreaming armed video while traveling from Maryland

By Legal Newsline |
Corey Whittico, a 22-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison.

Chilean national faces multiple charges for alleged gift card fraud scheme

By Legal Newsline |
A Chilean national has been charged with multiple federal offenses following an alleged gift card fraud and identity theft scheme in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Mexican nationals charged for alleged alien smuggling after Texas pursuit

By Legal Newsline |
Two Mexican nationals have been charged with conspiring to transport illegal aliens, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Tama man charged with federal child pornography offenses

By Legal Newsline |
Jacob Samuel Yang, a 36-year-old resident of Tama, Iowa, faces federal charges related to child pornography.

Minnesota hosts Justice Day at State Capitol

By Legal Newsline |
The Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Judicial Council recently hosted Minnesota Justice Day at the State Capitol Courtroom.

Fort Washakie man sentenced to nearly three decades for second-degree murder

By Legal Newsline |
Conrad Troy Tillman, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for second-degree murder.

Coal's role in America's energy future supported by 23-state coalition

By Legal Newsline |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has sent a letter, supported by a coalition of 23 states, to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

State AGs seek injunction against Trump's education department cuts

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction.

California AG announces arrests in online child predator sting

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (Sac HTTF), announced the arrest of 11 individuals accused of attempting to contact minors for sexual purposes.