Quantcast

News on Legal Newsline

LEGAL NEWSLINE

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Latest News


Illegal alien charged with federal firearm crimes in Texas

By Legal Newsline |
An illegal alien and convicted felon has been charged with federal firearm crimes, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad E. Meacham.

Caldwell resident sentenced for firearm and fentanyl possession

By Legal Newsline |
Hector Aguirre, a 28-year-old resident of Caldwell, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison.

Attorneys general advocate for cell phone jamming in prisons

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced her support for legislation aimed at reducing the use of contraband cell phones in prisons.

Estrada sentenced for role as accessory after murder

By Legal Newsline |
Joshawa Max Estrada has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Jedidah Iesha Moreno.

Utah man indicted for alleged attempted bank robbery

By Legal Newsline |
A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for allegedly attempting to rob First Utah Bank.

Laredo group sentenced for alien smuggling operation

By Legal Newsline |
Five individuals from Laredo, Texas, have been sentenced for their roles in an alien smuggling operation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Attorney General Bonta announces $39.1 million settlement over inflated drug prices

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex, as part of a broader effort involving 50 states and territories to address inflated drug prices and limited competition.

Buckeye Institute urges Supreme Court to hear Riviera Beach property rights case

By Legal Newsline |
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief on Wednesday in the case of Lozman v. Riviera Beach, Florida.

Frankfort firm settles $3.8M claim over improper pandemic loan

By Legal Newsline |
Topy America, Inc., a steel wheel manufacturer based in Frankfort, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $3,840,188.19 to the United States.

Choppa City crew members receive decades-long sentences for Brink's truck robberies

By Legal Newsline |
William Brock and Anthony Antwon McNair, Jr., both from Washington, D.C., received lengthy prison sentences for their involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting Brink’s armored cars.

Allentown man pleads guilty to Lehigh County armed robberies

By Legal Newsline |
United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Rubiel Perez, a 30-year-old resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to an armed robbery spree in Lehigh County.

Wisconsin woman sentenced for mailing drugs from Arizona to Iowa

By Legal Newsline |
A woman has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for mailing fentanyl and methamphetamine from Arizona to Dubuque, Iowa.

New York AG urges claims for compensation over inflated drug prices

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 49 other attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation following a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex Corp. This...

Buckeye Institute sues OAPSE and AFSCME over dues deductions for non-members

By Legal Newsline |
The Buckeye Institute has initiated legal action against the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Attorney General Mayes urges checking eligibility for drug price settlement

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kris Mayes is encouraging Arizona consumers to examine their eligibility for compensation linked to a $39.1 million settlement with Apotex, a generic drug manufacturer accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition.

AG Jennings urges action as 23andMe files for bankruptcy

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has advised Delaware residents who have used 23andMe's genetic testing services to delete their data from the company's database.

Vermont attorney general advises on protecting data amid 23andMe bankruptcy

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

Chief Judge Beaverstock sentences Ruiz-Agustin for illegal reentry into the United States

By Legal Newsline |
Juan Carlos Ruiz-Agustin, 33, faced legal consequences following his arrest by the Foley Police Department on January 24, 2025, for driving under the influence.

Illegal immigrant sentenced for reentering United States, deportation to follow

By Legal Newsline |
According to court documents, Bernaldo Martinez-Chagala, 40, was arrested by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on January 29, 2025, for a traffic violation.

Attorneys general call on lawyers to resist Trump administration's alleged intimidation

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in collaboration with a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general, has issued an open letter to the legal community addressing what they describe as illegal efforts by the Trump administration.