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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man on 461 Counts of Child Pornography Charges

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Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement announcing the arrest of Michael Edwards, 24, of Jacksonville on charges related to possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).

Carr: DOJ Drops Election Lawsuit Instigated by Stacey Abrams

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Attorney General Chris Carr announced that, at his request, the U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Election Integrity Act. The lawsuit was filed by the Biden administration on June 25, 2021.

Statement on the Medical Freedom Act Veto

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I urge the House and Senate to override the Governor’s veto of SB1023 and protect the rights of Idahoans.

Attorney General Bird Wins Lawsuit Against Transgender Parent Who Used Wrong Bathroom at Kid’s School

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After a transgender parent was denied access to a high school bathroom that didn’t align with the parent’s biological sex, the parent sued.

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues HHS, Sec. Kennedy to Overturn Public Health Grant Cuts

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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 23 states attorneys general and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for abruptly and illegally terminating nearly $11 billion in critical public health grants to the states.

Greenville man sentenced for sex crimes against children and exploitation

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the guilty plea and sentencing of Grant Herman, 57, in Greenville County.

Washington resident convicted for child sexual abuse material possession

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A resident of Deming, Washington, Robert J. Howell Jr., aged 47, has been convicted on two federal felony charges related to receiving and possessing images of child sexual abuse.

U.S. Attorney O’Shea highlights efforts supporting crime victims during dedicated week

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U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea, has announced his support for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which takes place from April 6 to 12, 2025.

McHenry County seeks State's Attorney; applications open until filled

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*** McHenry County has announced an opening for the position of State’s Attorney.

Attorney General Raoul announces $335 million settlement with Mylan over opioid crisis role

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, together with a coalition of 13 attorneys general, announced a tentative $335 million settlement with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. This settlement addresses allegations that Mylan promoted its opioid products as...

Nigerian national receives prison sentence for fraudulent property sales scheme

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A federal court has sentenced a Nigerian citizen to six years in prison for involvement in a fraud scheme targeting property owners.

California DOJ investigates Stockton officer-involved shooting under AB 1506

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) in Stockton, California.

Mylan reaches settlement for its role in opioid crisis, agrees to pay $335 million

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. The agreement, aimed at combating the opioid crisis, will provide up to $335 million nationwide.

Federal charges filed against Yuba City Man for child sexual abuse material

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A federal grand jury has indicted Thomas Michael Davis, a 39-year-old resident of Yuba City, on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, as Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced.

Centralia man convicted for distributing cocaine and fentanyl in Marion County

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Following a two-day trial in East St. Louis, Illinois, a jury has found Broderick K. Currie, also known as Broderick K. Wooters, a resident of Centralia, guilty of distributing cocaine and fentanyl in Marion County.

Attorney General Bonta pushes against religious charter school in Supreme Court

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 18 other attorneys general, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging them to reject the establishment of a publicly funded religious charter school.

Attorney General James announces $335 million settlement with Mylan over opioid allegations

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. to address the ongoing opioid crisis.

Dauphin County man faces charges over Clean Air Act violations

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Ryan Spencer, a 33-year-old Harrisburg resident, has been charged in connection with violations of the Clean Air Act.

Rolla man sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for sexual abuse

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A Rolla, North Dakota resident, Jace Fox, 25, received a federal sentence after being convicted of sexual abuse involving a minor.

Buckeye Institute appeals 1st Amendment case, claims unlawful retaliation in liquor license dispute

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The Buckeye Institute has filed an appeal in the case of Flannery v. Eckenwiler with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.