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Friday, April 4, 2025

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Minneapolis felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession and sale

By Legal Newsline |
Howard Ozell Crenshaw, a resident of Minneapolis, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to the illegal possession of stolen firearms with the intention to sell them, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.

Mexican woman faces federal charges for impersonating a U.S. citizen

By Legal Newsline |
A Mexican woman residing illegally in San Benito has been charged with impersonating an American citizen, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Man pleads guilty in deadly smuggling case after high-speed Border Patrol chase

By Legal Newsline |
Sergio Josue Palomera from Chula Vista admitted in federal court to charges stemming from the transportation of two undocumented immigrants who died following a high-speed pursuit.

Mexican citizen sentenced for cocaine trafficking and illegal reentry

By Legal Newsline |
Eli Torres-Banos, a Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of over five kilograms of cocaine intended for distribution.

Houston residents face charges in massive illegal gambling and money laundering case

By Legal Newsline |
Several residents from the Houston area face charges of conspiracy, operating illegal game rooms, bribery, and money laundering, representing one of the largest law enforcement operations in the Southern District of Texas.

Attorney General's office sues RealPage and landlords over alleged rent price conspiracy

By Legal Newsline |
The Washington state Attorney General's Office has initiated legal action against software company RealPage and nine local landlords.

Queens man sentenced for laundering $2.98 million in stolen funds

By Legal Newsline |
Xing Zheng, a 35-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in a money-laundering conspiracy.

Juvenile Court seeks part-time case aide for drug testing program

By Legal Newsline |
The Juvenile Court in Devils Lake, ND, is offering a part-time, temporary position for a Case Aide.

Connecticut woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges

By Legal Newsline |
Victoria Kates, a 34-year-old resident of New Britain, has admitted to charges related to the fraudulent acquisition of COVID-19 relief funds.

Colorado travel company settles $3M loan allegations with federal authorities

By Legal Newsline |
Group Voyagers, Inc., a tour operator based in Denver, Colorado, has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.

Trump administration cuts World Trade Center Health Program staff, Attorney General James responds

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed her strong opposition to the Trump administration's recent staffing reductions affecting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).

America First Legal and Ally Financial settle employment discrimination case

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has announced a settlement with Ally Financial regarding a lawsuit that questioned the company's employment practices concerning race and sex discrimination.

Court temporarily restores $11 billion in US public health funding, including $972 million for CA

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Bonta announced that a temporary restraining order has been issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, restoring $11 billion in public health funding to state and local agencies nationwide.

Attorney General Neronha releases 2024 Gun Crimes Report in Rhode Island

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has released the 2024 Annual Gun Crimes Report.

Warrant clearance event scheduled for Larimer County, Colorado

By Legal Newsline |
A warrant clearance event in Loveland, Colorado, provides an opportunity for individuals with outstanding arrest warrants to resolve their legal issues.

Ken Paxton leads coalition examining law firms' DEI practices

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a multistate effort by sending letters to twenty law firms, questioning their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employment practices.

24 states back Trump executive order on transgender inmate procedures

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, has initiated a 24-state amicus brief in support of an executive order from former President Trump.

Lawrence man sentenced to 41 months for fentanyl distribution in Boston court

By Legal Newsline |
A Lawrence resident has been sentenced in Boston federal court for distributing fentanyl.

California leads lawsuit challenging Trump’s voting restrictions

By Legal Newsline |
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Nevada's Attorney General Aaron Ford, has initiated legal proceedings against former President Donald J. Trump and key figures from his administration.

North Dakota Supreme Court amends vexatious litigation rule

By Legal Newsline |
The Supreme Court has issued an order for the adoption of amendments to North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 58, concerning vexatious litigation.