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Attorney General Uthmeier secures conviction in Florida child abuse case
Attorney General James Uthmeier's office has successfully secured a guilty conviction against Deandre Devone Williams, who was charged with four felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor.
FBI to deploy resources for Operation Not Forgotten addressing Indian Country crimes
The Justice Department has announced a significant deployment of FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country.
Lowell man pleads guilty to aiding robbery of mail carrier
A Lowell man has admitted in federal court to aiding in the robbery of a mail carrier, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
AG Nessel advises caution for users of genetic testing services after 23andMe bankruptcy
Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, has released a consumer alert regarding genetic testing services following the bankruptcy of 23andMe.
Federal jury convicts Ashland man on sexual abuse and drug distribution charges
A federal jury in Billings has found Stephen "Mutt" John Parker, 60, of Ashland, guilty of sexual abuse and methamphetamine distribution.
Evansville man sentenced to two years for illegal firearm and drug possession
Marquell T. Lockridge, a 26-year-old from Evansville, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison with an additional three years of supervised release.
Hooks man sentenced to 20 years for selling fentanyl-laced pills causing death
A Hooks, Texas resident, Henry Wayne Milligan, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison following his guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in death.
Policies in Ohio House Bill 5 push for criminal justice reforms
On April 2, 2025, The Buckeye Institute offered testimony before the Ohio House Judiciary Committee regarding Ohio House Bill 5.
Iowa honors crime victims and survivors during National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2025
The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 through April 12, 2025.
Omaha woman sentenced to 200 months for methamphetamine distribution
Hanna J. Williams, a 44-year-old resident of Omaha, has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Sex offender sentenced to 17 years for child pornography possession
In St. Louis, U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry sentenced Patrick Mayberry, a 46-year-old registered sex offender from High Ridge, to 17 years in prison for selling child pornography online.
Justice Department commits FBI resources to combat violent crime in Indian Country
The Department of Justice has announced a significant redeployment of FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, particularly focusing on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous persons.
Maryland man sentenced for drug conspiracy in West Virginia
Charles Edward Scott from Damascus, Maryland, has been sentenced to a prison term of 156 months following his involvement in a drug conspiracy distributing the drug "boot" in West Virginia.
Attorney General Marshall joins 27-state brief supporting Trump's deportation policy
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has become part of a 27-state initiative, joining a brief presented to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Palmer man sentenced for illegal aircraft operation in Alaska
A Palmer man has been sentenced for operating an aircraft without the necessary legal requirements, according to U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska.
Minnesota opens public input for healthcare negotiations involving major local institutions
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced the commencement of a new phase in the negotiations concerning the future of academic and clinical medicine and community health in the state.
State attorneys general oppose federal funding for gender-transition procedures in prisons
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to present a friend-of-the-court brief opposing a Biden-era rule.
McAllen woman sentenced to prison for firearm trafficking
A woman from McAllen, Texas, has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for her involvement in firearms trafficking. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 38-year-old Jazmin Gutierrez and her co-defendant, Isai Alpides-Navarrete, both...
Minnesota man admits guilt in cryptojacking scheme causing financial losses
Joshua Paul Armbrust, a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in an illegal cryptojacking scheme, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
Attorney General Nessel urges Michiganders to report extended power outages amid severe weather
As Michigan faces severe weather, Attorney General Dana Nessel has urged residents to use the Department of Attorney General's Power Outage Credit Feedback & Inquiry Form.