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McGuireWoods’ Peter Farley to Join Precision Aviation Group
McGuireWoods Atlanta partner Peter Farley will join Precision Aviation Group as chief legal officer, where he will have responsibility for all legal matters and compliance.
Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nessel Urges 23andMe Users to Consider Deleting Accounts Amid Bankruptcy
Following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe on Sunday, March 23, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging account holders to consider proactive steps to protect their sensitive personal data.
Russian national sentenced for illegal export of controlled aviation technology to Russia
Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya, a Russian national, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to export controlled aviation technology to Russia and engage in money laundering related to the illicit export scheme.
Mexican national sentenced for meth distribution in Omaha
Salvador Ochoa-Cuevas, a 44-year-old from Jalisco, Mexico, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Texas woman sentenced to prison for IRS fraud conspiracy
Jackie Marie Peters, a 53-year-old resident of Mansfield, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by United States District Judge G. Murray Snow.
New York men receive long sentences for Rangeley robbery attempt involving drugs
Two men from New York received prison sentences in connection with a violent home invasion in Rangeley, Maine, in 2016.
Billings man sentenced to prison for methamphetamine distribution network involvement
A Billings man received a prison sentence for his role in a methamphetamine distribution network.
Arizona individuals charged in straw purchase conspiracy for firearms
On April 2, 2025, Timothy Courchaine, the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, announced the unsealing of a 20-count indictment against 14 individuals.
Pennington County Drug Court graduation set for April 9 in Rapid City
The Pennington County Drug Court is set to hold a graduation event on April 9 at 3 p.m. MDT to honor participants who have successfully completed the program.
Fugitive MS-13 leader arrested in New York for alleged murder conspiracy
A significant arrest took place in New York, as Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as "Momia," a high-ranking leader of the notorious gang MS-13, was detained.
Federal grand jury indicts seven in narcotics distribution case
A federal grand jury has indicted seven individuals for their involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo in Buffalo, New York.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting on April 8
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will hold its meeting on April 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon CDT via Zoom.
Maryland man pleads guilty to armed robberies across multiple counties
A Waldorf, Maryland man, Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 45, pled guilty to committing a series of armed commercial robberies while using a firearm.
Justice Department enhances FBI resources to tackle crime in Indian Country
The Justice Department has announced a concerted effort to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, focusing particularly on issues related to missing and murdered indigenous persons.
New Baltimore resident charged with selling counterfeit car parts by auto fraud task force
Dinas Kamaitis, a 31-year-old from New Baltimore, Michigan, has been charged with selling counterfeit car parts, as announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Justice Department launches major effort to tackle unresolved crimes in Indian Country
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, including those involving missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Pharr resident charged for child exploitation after attempt to exit U.S. with a minor
A resident of Pharr, Texas, has been charged with producing child pornography involving a 16-year-old minor, as revealed by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Three sentenced to life for murder-for-hire conspiracy in Alabama
Three individuals have received life sentences for their roles in a deadly conspiracy to commit murder for hire, according to recent court proceedings in Mobile, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa man sentenced for cyberstalking ex-girlfriend
A man from Tuscaloosa has been sentenced to prison for cyberstalking and threatening his former girlfriend.