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Mexican national sentenced over 12 years for drugs and firearms in Hawaii

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Juan Carlos Espinoza Lopez, 49, of Mexico, was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison on charges related to narcotics, firearms, and immigration.

U.S. Attorney concludes insufficient evidence in police shooting investigation

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has announced the conclusion of its investigation into the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old District resident, referred to as D.W., by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers.

Asheville man sentenced to over 21 years for meth trafficking

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Dequan Tyrie Payton, a 33-year-old resident of Asheville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 262 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson for the Western District of North Carolina announced the sentencing,...

Louisiana Supreme Court honors Dr. Norman C. Francis with courthouse bust unveiling

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The Louisiana Supreme Court recently held a ceremony in New Orleans to honor Dr. Norman C. Francis, President Emeritus of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Three indicted for fentanyl trafficking to Minnesota communities and reservation

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Three individuals in Minnesota face charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and firearm violations, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.

Business owner sentenced for illegal transport of toxic pesticide

By Legal Newsline |
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett has sentenced Idrissa Bagayoko, a New York business owner, to supervised release for a year, which includes three months of home confinement, for illegal activities involving a toxic pesticide.

Attorney General of Illinois leads lawsuit against Trump administration over voting order

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, representing a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.

Attorney General's office findings on police shooting of David Clements

By Legal Newsline |
New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, announced today that the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has completed its report regarding the death of David Clements.

New York AG and coalition sue President Trump over election control order

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order issued on March 25, which aims to increase control over election processes.

Pittsburgh felon sentenced to prison for firearm possession and supervised release violations

By Legal Newsline |
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to a total of 54 months in prison for firearm possession and supervised release violations.

Rhode Island man sentenced to nine years for series of bank robberies

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A Rhode Island man, previously incarcerated for multiple bank robberies, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

Attorneys general challenge President Trump's executive order on voting restrictions

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced participation in a lawsuit challenging an executive order from President Donald J. Trump, which allegedly seeks to impose voting restrictions nationwide.

Texas man sentenced for oxycodone conspiracy and structuring transactions

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A Texas resident was sentenced in Boston for involvement in a drug conspiracy distributing oxycodone pills in Massachusetts.

Court restores $11 billion public health funding; Minnesota gets $250 million

By Legal Newsline |
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced that a U.S. District Court in Rhode Island has granted a temporary restraining order to restore $11 billion in public health funding across the United States.

New Jersey man charged with sexual assault on flight to Texas

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A New Jersey man has been charged with sexual assault on a flight from Bozeman, Montana, to Dallas, Texas.

Fentanyl ring busted as three foreign nationals face drug distribution charges

By Legal Newsline |
A federal grand jury has indicted three foreign nationals residing in Utah on charges related to drug offenses following the alleged seizure of approximately 13,000 fentanyl pills.

Billings man admits possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine

By Legal Newsline |
A man from Billings, Montana has admitted guilt to charges related to drug possession, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.

Nurse anesthetist sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl diversion

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A nurse anesthetist from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for diverting fentanyl for personal use.

Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to illegal entry after prior U.S. removal

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An Ecuadorian national, William Ariel Tamay Guaman, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed.

Oklahoma City men sentenced for illegal firearms dealing

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Austin Gage Osborn, 24, and Jose Adrian Hermosillo, 22, both from Oklahoma City, were sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearms dealing.