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Buffalo man indicted on federal drug charges related to cocaine distribution conspiracy

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A federal grand jury has indicted Michael R. Prell, Jr., also known by aliases "Struggle Mike," "Struggle," and "Jr," on charges related to a narcotics conspiracy and attempted possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine with the intent to...

U.S. Attorney’s Office ramps up federal firearms charges in March

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, led by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., has announced a significant increase in federal firearms charges filed in March.

Texas duo plead guilty to fentanyl smuggling from Mexico

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Two individuals have entered guilty pleas to the charge of conspiring to import fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

FDNY official receives 20-month prison sentence for bribery conspiracy

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Brian Cordasco, a former Chief of the New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery conspiracy.

Michigan man sentenced to 9 years for drug trafficking offenses

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Jason T. Scruggs, a 42-year-old resident of Clinton, Michigan, has been sentenced to nine years in prison following his involvement in a drug trafficking operation.

Owls Head man sentenced for trafficking drugs from New York to Maine

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An Owls Head resident, Felix Jose Bautista, received a 78-month prison sentence in the U.S. District Court in Portland for trafficking illegal substances.

Harlingen man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the United States

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A 41-year-old man from Harlingen, who resided illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to federal prison. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Fidel Jose-Ramirez was convicted for unlawfully reentering the country.

Man sentenced for role in California drug trafficking conspiracy

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FRESNO, Calif. — A man from Lancaster, Adolfo Montiel, 46, received a sentence of 16 years and four months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston handed down the sentence, according...

Brandon Becker sentenced to seven years for multimillion-dollar card laundering scheme

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Brandon Becker, the former CEO of CardReady LLC, has been sentenced to seven years in prison following his involvement in a major credit card laundering scheme.

Attorneys general urge Congress to oppose voter ID legislation, citing voter suppression concerns

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 17 other attorneys general, has called on Congress to dismiss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

Preliminary injunction issued in lawsuit over improper asbestos handling in Glen Ellyn hotel demolition

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a preliminary injunction was obtained in the case against Go Glen Ellyn Two LLC, Burdi Custom Builders Inc., and Concrete Construction Company.

Cleveland man sentenced for multistate human trafficking and exploitation

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A Cleveland man was sentenced to 30 to 37½ years in prison for his involvement in multistate human trafficking activities.

Thompson Construction settles for $191,070 after allegations of false claims

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Thompson Construction Group Inc., based in Sumter, South Carolina, has agreed to a settlement of $191,070 with the United States government.

Port Arthur man sentenced to 18 years for armed robbery spree

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A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed robberies across the Eastern District of Texas, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Beckley resident sentenced for role in meth, fentanyl, cocaine trafficking scheme

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Demetrius Terrell Burns, a 32-year-old resident of Beckley, was sentenced to 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

Putnam County man sentenced for federal gun crime, violating legal firearm possession prohibition

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Edward Leon Sowards, a 35-year-old resident of Hurricane, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm despite a prior conviction for a misdemeanor crime of...

AG Fitch Announces Partnership with ICE

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Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the Mississippi Attorney General's Office will be assisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Section 287(g) program.

Hope Mills man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession after firing at deputies

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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

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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

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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.