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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Raoul and coalition oppose federal bill requiring voter citizenship proof

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has expressed opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, citing concerns that it could hinder voter participation.

Tren de Aragua members face U.S. charges for international cocaine trafficking

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Federal authorities have arrested two Venezuelan nationals in connection with an international drug distribution conspiracy.

Trump administration's deportation efforts defended by 27 attorneys general

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken a significant role in a legal effort involving the Supreme Court.

Long Beach man sentenced to seven years for smash-and-grab robbery

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A Long Beach resident, Ladell Tharpe, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a 2022 smash-and-grab robbery at a Beverly Hills jewelry store, where over $2.6 million in merchandise was stolen.

Vallejo man convicted on drug and gun charges by federal jury

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After a five-day trial, a federal jury has convicted Darren Tramaine Tony Mitchell, a 35-year-old man from Vallejo, on charges related to drug and gun offenses.

Baltimore man sentenced to prison for gun possession by a prohibited person

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Baltimore, Maryland – A man from Baltimore has received a 54-month federal prison sentence for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox delivered the sentence to Robert Jackson, 39, followed...

Attorney General relaunches REACH program to promote affordable housing

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The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced the relaunch of the Receivership Expense Assistance for Creating Housing (REACH) program.

Ex-charity official admits to embezzlement, faces prison sentence

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A former official of a St. Louis-based charity has admitted to embezzling close to $700,000 over a decade.

Attorney General Paxton investigates Dallas ISD over alleged sports participation violations

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a legal petition for depositions of key officials within the Dallas Independent School District.

Paxton introduces rule for accountability of district and county attorneys

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has introduced a new rule that increases the reporting requirements for District and County Attorneys in large counties.

Montana drug trafficker sentenced to nine years after DCI investigation

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A former resident of Beaverhead County, Owen David James, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison.

San Diego indictments target alleged Sinaloa Cartel money launderers

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Federal grand jury indictments unsealed in San Diego have accused five individuals of money laundering on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years for drug conspiracy

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James Walker Stewart, 38, has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being found guilty of drug trafficking offenses.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraud scheme

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Shaukat Shamim, a Santa Clara-based entrepreneur and founder of the technology start-up YouPlus, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for securities fraud.

Lottery scam targets elderly; four indicted on charges

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Four individuals face federal charges from a Pittsburgh grand jury for their alleged roles in a fraudulent international lottery scheme targeting the elderly.

Placer County man sentenced to 5 years for child exploitation offenses

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Randy Anger, a 57-year-old resident of Carnelian Bay, was sentenced to five years in prison for offenses related to child exploitation.

Lowndes County man gets five years for illegal firearm possession

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A man from Lowndes County, Mississippi, was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession.

Prince George’s County District Court offers educational program for students

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The Prince George’s County District Court is offering a program for high school students called Schools in the Court.

San Francisco resident found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Presidio shooting

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A federal jury has found Leion Butler, also known as Leniyah Butler, guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man in the Presidio, San Francisco.

Philadelphia man sentenced to 188 months for drug trafficking

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Rodney Johnson, a 48-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization in North Central West Virginia.