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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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U.S files $47M civil forfeiture over alleged Iranian oil sales linked to terrorism

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A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian petroleum.

Michigan AG advises caution after 23andMe's bankruptcy filing

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Following the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by genetic testing company 23andMe, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising account holders to take steps to safeguard their personal data.

Memphis man sentenced for selling fentanyl and firearms to undercover agents

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A Memphis man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for drug and firearm offenses.

Anthony Hines receives over ten-year prison term for drug trafficking

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A federal judge has sentenced Anthony Hines, 46, from Memphis, Tennessee, to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation in West Tennessee.

Ellensburg man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography offenses

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Yakima, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced that Aaron Edger Dollarhide, a 39-year-old resident of Ellensburg, Washington, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison.

Rayfield urges consumers to check compensation eligibility after $39M drug price settlement

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Attorney General Rayfield is encouraging consumers to verify their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases.

Flooring company settles for $8.1M over customs duty evasion allegations

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Evolutions Flooring Inc., based in South San Francisco, California, and its owners, Mengya Lin and Jin Qian, have agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations of evading customs duties on multilayered wood flooring imported from China.

AGs call on legal community to resist Trump's alleged bullying tactics

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Attorney General Nick Brown, alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community addressing alleged attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging its actions or representing...

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.