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Tulsa man sentenced to 121 months for child pornography offenses

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A Tulsa man has been sentenced for child pornography offenses, according to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

Tucson felon sentenced to 36 months for firearm possession

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Jesus Rene Villa, a resident of Tucson, was sentenced to 36 months in prison on March 25, 2025, by United States District Judge Raner C. Collins.

Seven charged in Prichard Water Board fraud case involving $2.4M scheme

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Criminal charges have been brought against seven individuals in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard. U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello unveiled a thirty-two count indictment from a...

Iowa court employee sentenced for misusing credit card in fraud case

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A former employee of the First Judicial District of Iowa has been sentenced to two months in federal prison for stealing money meant for children in the Juvenile Court System.

Fayette County man sentenced to prison for federal gun crime

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Bryson J. England, a 43-year-old resident of Oak Hill, has been sentenced to two years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Minneapolis felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession and sale

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Mexican national receives prison sentence for reentering USA after multiple deportations

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An individual was sentenced to two years and six months in a federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.

Connecticut woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has released the 2024 Annual Gun Crimes Report.