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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Deforest business owner sentenced to 9 years for cocaine trafficking

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Luis Angel Rios, a business owner from DeForest, Wisconsin, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in cocaine trafficking, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea, announced.

Former controller sentenced for embezzling over $665K from Washington company

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A former controller of a Shelton, Washington outdoor equipment company has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for wire fraud.

Attorney General Frey advises consumers on protecting genetic data amid 23andMe's bankruptcy

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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has issued a consumer alert following 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.

Otay Ranch Village 13 project reaches settlement focusing on wildfire risk reduction

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement agreement regarding the Otay Ranch Village 13 project, addressing concerns about wildfire and greenhouse gas impacts.

Jamaican national indicted for alleged child exploitation crime

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Andrew Higgins, a 37-year-old Jamaican national, by a federal grand jury on charges related to child exploitation.

Pittsburgh man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon

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A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for firearm possession and attempting to prevent the seizure of firearms, followed by three years of supervised release.

Regional conference addresses human trafficking challenges in Montana

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Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to host the 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training (GRIT) Conference in Bozeman, Montana from April 28 to 30.

Attorney General advises deleting 23andMe accounts amid bankruptcy concerns

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has advised consumers to delete their accounts with the genetic testing company 23andMe, following the company's announcement of filing for bankruptcy.

Lacombe resident sentenced for threatening Social Security Administration employee

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John Joseph Keiper Jr., a 57-year-old resident of Lacombe, Louisiana, has been sentenced for threatening a federal employee.

Memphis man receives over two decades in prison for drug distribution

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A Memphis man, Claibon Burrus, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison for drug distribution and possession of firearms.

Punxsutawney woman receives probation for social security fraud

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A woman from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years of probation for theft of government funds.

AG Sunday encourages drug consumers to check refund eligibility following Apotex settlement

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Attorney General Dave Sunday has called upon consumers to check their eligibility for refunds related to certain generic drugs.

Attorneys General seek legislative approval for jamming phones in jails and prisons

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson of North Carolina, along with a bipartisan coalition of 31 Attorneys General, has sent a letter to Congress advocating for legislation that allows states to implement cell phone jamming systems in correctional...

St. Louis man sentenced for check fraud involving over $1.7 million

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A man from St. Louis has been handed a significant prison sentence for his role in a widespread check fraud scheme.

AGs urge resistance against alleged bullying by Trump administration

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community.

Attorneys general oppose Trump's executive orders targeting legal community

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with 21 other attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community in response to President Trump's recent executive orders.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds regulation on ghost guns

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed his support following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld a rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) concerning ghost guns.

Attorney General Bonta responds to Trump's executive order on voting restrictions

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to President Trump's recent executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections."

Philadelphia drug traffickers convicted for racketeering-related murders

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United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Kelvin Jimenez, also known as “Nip,” and Dominique Parker, referred to as “Dom,” for their involvement in a violent drug trafficking organization in Northeast Philadelphia.

Settlement reached with providers over false claims act violations

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The United States has reached a settlement in a civil fraud lawsuit against Community Options, Inc. and Community Options New York, Inc., as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky for the Southern District of New York and Naomi...