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Idaho court confirms constitutionality of state's abortion laws
BOISE — The Fourth Judicial District Court has ruled in favor of Idaho's Defense of Life Act, confirming that existing abortion laws in the state are constitutional.
Cumberland County deputy charged over high-speed on-duty crash from April 2024
Attorney General Dave Sunday revealed charges against a Cumberland County deputy sheriff, Ian Greene, who allegedly caused an on-duty collision last year.
Pennsylvania man faces charges for AI-generated child abuse materials under new law
Attorney General Dave Sunday of Pennsylvania has announced charges against a man from York County involving possession of over two dozen files containing artificially-generated child sexual abuse material.
Providence resident arrested, charged following two-kilo cocaine seizure
A coordinated effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement has led to the arrest of a Providence man and the seizure of two kilograms of cocaine.
Supreme Court issues comment notices on rule amendments
The Supreme Court has released Notices of Comment on two matters.
Attorney General Wilson leads 22-state coalition supporting anti-de-banking legislation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has assembled a coalition of attorneys general from 22 states to endorse Senator Tim Scott's newly proposed Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act, also known as the FIRM Act.
Washington AG joins in opposing executive orders targeting law firms
Attorney General Nick Brown of Washington has entered a coalition of 21 attorneys general supporting two amicus briefs aimed at contesting executive orders.
Cherokee man sentenced to 30 years for second-degree murder
A federal judge has sentenced Brandon Tyler Buchanan, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to 30 years in prison for second-degree murder.
Mexican national sentenced for smuggling and coaching false asylum claims in the U.S
Ivan Mauricio Hernandez-Mosqueda, a 32-year-old Mexican national from Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for conspiracy to encourage and induce an alien to unlawfully enter the United States.
Maryland settlement processor pleads guilty to false statements to financial institutions
Rebecca Marie Cohn, also known as Rebecca Marie Stanton, has pled guilty in federal court to making false statements to financial institutions linked to real estate settlements.
North Dakota District Court seeks staff attorney for Dickinson position
The North Dakota Court System has announced the opening for a Staff Attorney position within the District Court Judge Chambers in Dickinson, ND.
Felon sentenced for firearm possession and police evasion in Cedar Rapids
A man from Marion, Iowa, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and evading Cedar Rapids police.
Shane Eugene Miller sentenced for drug conspiracy involving prison cell phone operation
A man incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections has been sentenced for federal drug conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced.
Attorney General James sues payday lenders for illegal high-interest loans
New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against payday lenders MoneyLion Inc. and DailyPay, Inc. The companies are accused of exploiting New Yorkers with illegal high-interest loans.
Sandy Hook man gets 35 years for child pornography charges
A Sandy Hook resident, Matthew Nelson, aged 52, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography and a felony involving a minor while registered as a sex offender.
Tulsa man gets 10 years for bank robbery and firearm possession
A man from Tulsa, identified as Markell Demond Stanley, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing a bank robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Illinois launches youth vaping prevention campaign with Juul settlement funds
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that Illinois will utilize $24 million from the 2023 Juul Labs settlement to advance efforts by Truth Initiative, a leading nonprofit organization in vaping prevention, to educate and assist youth in...
Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Honduran national has received a sentence for illegally reentering the United States after having been deported twice before.
Ten Youngstown students recognized for essays on violence solutions
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost expressed admiration for a group of ten middle-school students from Youngstown for their exceptional essays proposing solutions to community violence.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court invites public comments on new family procedure rules
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public feedback on the proposed Maine Rules of Family Procedure, aimed to govern Family Division cases within the District Court.