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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Justice Department increases FBI assets to resolve violent Indian Country crimes

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an increase in FBI resources across the United States over a six-month period, targeting unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.

Raoul challenges termination of $12 billion in public health grants

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, representing a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Attorney General issues guidance for lawyers after Los Angeles wildfires

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released information addressing the ethical obligations of attorneys following the recent Los Angeles fires.

West Virginia prosecutors and task force honored for dismantling drug trafficking opera

By Legal Newsline |
Members of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia, alongside the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, have been recognized for their work on a significant drug trafficking investigation.

Allegheny County man charged in 15-year-old's overdose death

By Legal Newsline |
An Allegheny County man, Shakeirs Foster, 27, has been charged following the fentanyl-related death of a 15-year-old girl from Oakdale.

Chief deputy Supreme Court clerk position open in Bismarck

By Legal Newsline |
The Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking applications for the role of Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk.

Coalition of states sues Trump administration over health funding cuts

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 states together with the District of Columbia have initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration.

Macon resident receives 97-month sentence for 2022 bank robberies

By Legal Newsline |
A Macon resident, Felix Cordes, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of bank robberies, according to a statement released by Acting U.S. Attorney C. Shanelle...

Iranian nationals charged with conspiracy to support IRGC through U.S. technology procurement

By Legal Newsline |
In Brooklyn, federal court officials announced charges against Iranian nationals Hossein Akbari and Reza Amidi, along with the Iran-based Rah Roshd Company, for allegedly conspiring to procure U.S. parts for Iranian drones and providing support to...

Former Illinois police chief admits to corruption charges

By Legal Newsline |
A former police chief from Wayne City has admitted to corruption charges in a federal court.

AG Wilson reminds residents to contact 811 before digging in South Carolina

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Alan Wilson is emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before commencing any digging projects, as April marks National Safe Digging Month.

Michigan man pleads guilty to drug charges in West Virginia and Montana

By Legal Newsline |
Jardan Donaldson, a resident of Mount Clemens, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to federal drug crimes in both West Virginia and Montana.

Attorney General James advises New Yorkers on tax scams and free file service use

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has alerted residents to avoid tax preparation scams ahead of Tax Day on April 15.

California legislators introduce bill to curb unfair rental fees

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Matt Haney, and a coalition of organizations have introduced Assembly Bill 1248 to address the issue of unfair rental fees affecting tenants.

Justice Department to enhance response to unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has announced an initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, which includes crimes related to missing and murdered indigenous individuals.

Coalition wins injunction against Trump Administration over federal firings

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Keith Ellison has achieved a significant legal victory with a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration over the firing of federal probationary employees.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against HHS over terminated public health grants

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, joined by representatives from 22 other states, has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Scamdaddy sentenced for fraudulently obtaining $450,000 from Utah credit unions

By Legal Newsline |
Matthew Acquah, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for defrauding credit unions in Utah.

Attorney General Marshall Warns: Protect Personal Data and Delete 23andMe Accounts

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issues warning to consumers about protecting personal information by deleting personal accounts following the announcement that genetic testing company, 23andMe, will be filing for bankruptcy.

Attorney General Griffin Joins Senator Cotton in Washington to Support Cellphone Jamming Reform Act

By Legal News Line |
During a press conference in Washington D.C. , Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his support of the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN).