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Ken Paxton appeals in defense of Texas A&M's drag show ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton has moved forward with an appeal following a federal court's decision to halt the enforcement of a ban on drag shows by the Texas A&M Board of Regents.
Former Cleveland council member gets 28 months for fraud conspiracy
Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland City Council member, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge J. Philip Calabrese handed down the sentence following Jones' guilty plea to charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud...
Kalispell man sentenced for homicide of homeless man
A Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years in the Montana State Prison for the deliberate homicide of a homeless man, with 10 years of the sentence suspended, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
Fort Collins man charged in connection with Tesla Service Center fire in Loveland
Cooper Jo Frederick, a resident of Fort Collins, Colorado, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to an incident involving a fire at a Tesla Service Center in Loveland, Colorado.
Cocaine traffic bust in Texas leads to arrests and charges
Three individuals face charges following a significant cocaine seizure intended for the Houston area and northern states, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicolas J. Ganjei.
HHS Faces Legal Challenge Over $12 Billion Grant Termination
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
St. Louis man pleads guilty to drug and machine gun charges after police chase
A 22-year-old St. Louis resident, Mario Mitchell, admitted to charges of drug possession and having a fully automatic weapon following a police pursuit, according to a U.S. District Court hearing in St. Louis.
Paxton backs Trump’s southern border strategy amid legal challenges
Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump's constitutional authority to address what he terms an invasion at the southern border for national security reasons.
Justice Department increases FBI assets to resolve violent Indian Country crimes
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
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
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
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.
Glasgow Kentucky man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation crimes
A Glasgow, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Allegheny County man charged in 15-year-old's overdose death
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
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.
Illinois man sentenced for opioid diversion from healthcare facility
A man from Nauvoo, Illinois, has been sentenced for diverting opioids from a healthcare facility where he worked as a pharmacist.
Man sentenced for drug trafficking after traffic stop in stolen vehicle
A man found with methamphetamine and marijuana in a stolen vehicle has been sentenced to 87 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. delivered the sentence on Wednesday in Cape Girardeau for the case involving a traffic stop...
Coalition of states sues Trump administration over health funding cuts
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
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
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...