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Hope Mills man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession after firing at deputies
A man from Hope Mills, North Carolina, has been sentenced to the maximum statutory term of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.
Attorney General Ellison forms task force to address Minnesota's water stewardship
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated the formation of an Advisory Task Force on the Future of Minnesota’s Water.
Attorneys general oppose SAVE Act, highlight potential voting barriers
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of 17 other attorneys general, opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, also known as H.R. 22.
Red Bluff man sentenced for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession
A Red Bluff resident, Austreberto Santamaria-Valencia, 29, received a prison sentence of four years and three months.
York County resident charged with filing false tax returns in cryptocurrency scheme
A York County resident, Waylon Wilcox, 45, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, faces charges for filing false income tax returns, as announced by the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Ohio counties receive grants to combat addiction in jails
Grants amounting to over $1.2 million are being distributed among eight Ohio counties to support addiction treatment for inmates in jails, announced Attorney General Dave Yost today.
Colombian national sentenced for facilitating illegal entry into the United States
Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez, a 39-year-old Colombian national, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison by United States District Judge John J. Tuchi in Arizona.
Tacoma man sentenced to over four years for smuggling drugs into federal prison
A Tacoma man has been sentenced to 52 months in prison by a U.S. District Court in Seattle.
Attorney General Ellison and peers oppose new voter registration bill
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside a coalition of 18 attorneys general, has expressed opposition to the H.R. 22 bill, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Portland man sentenced for felon possession of ammunition in court
A Portland man, Tyson Dyer, 38, was sentenced to two years in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Annual mock trial competition highlights students' legal skills in North Dakota schools
The annual High School Mock Trial Competition organized by the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) concluded on March 22, 2025, showcasing the legal aptitude of students from various high schools across the state.
Missouri man charged with hotel arson incident
A man has been indicted, accused of starting fires at a hotel in Missouri.
Mexican national sentenced to three months in prison for unlawful U.S. re-entry
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has reported the sentencing of Eustolio Sanchez-Ramirez, a 38-year-old Mexican national from Chiapas, to three months in prison for illegal re-entry into the United States.
Attorney General Labrador urges legislature to override veto on Medical Freedom Act
On March 31, 2025, Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a statement regarding the Governor's veto of SB1023, known as the Medical Freedom Act.
Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulates Aaron Reitz on new DOJ role
Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated Aaron Reitz on his appointment as Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Nessel advises Michigan residents on avoiding post-storm scams following recent severe weather
Michigan residents are being warned by Attorney General Dana Nessel to be on the lookout for scams following severe weather.
Mexican national admits guilt in trafficking over 200,000 fentanyl pills
Miguel Obed Romero Reyes, a 25-year-old from Sinaloa, Mexico, has pleaded guilty to trafficking a significant quantity of fentanyl.
Juneau man pleads guilty to child pornography production, awaits sentencing
A Juneau man, William Steadman, has admitted to producing child pornography, according to court documents.
Raoul and coalition oppose federal bill requiring voter citizenship proof
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
Federal authorities have arrested two Venezuelan nationals in connection with an international drug distribution conspiracy.