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Man sentenced to 121 months in prison for kidnapping 71-year-old victim
Jordan Nathaniel Hedden has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for the kidnapping of a 71-year-old female victim in 2023, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Attorneys general oppose ACA changes affecting health coverage and DACA recipients
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 21 other attorneys general, has submitted a letter opposing proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that could render health insurance coverage more difficult and expensive for many individuals.
Massachusetts man sentenced for cocaine distribution in major drug bust case
A Massachusetts man known in court documents as a “kilo weight dealer” of cocaine has been sentenced to nearly six years in a federal prison.
New Mexico man sentenced for arson at California church and preschool
A New Mexico man, Jonathan A. Barajas Nava, received a 51-month federal prison sentence for setting fire to a church and preschool in San Bernardino County.
Attorney General Paxton demands documents from local cities in EPIC City investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton has widened an investigation into EPIC City, associated with the East Plano Islamic Center, by seeking documents from officials in local cities connected to the real estate project.
Northfield man sentenced for possession of child abuse material
Travis Papineau, a resident of Northfield, Vermont, received a sentence on April 11, 2025, after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
Minnesota man sentenced to 24 years for directing production of child abuse material
Jason Speed, a St. Paul resident, has been sentenced to 24 years and four months in prison on charges related to the solicitation and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Attorney General Bonta leads coalition opposing HHS' proposed health insurance rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a coalition of 22 attorneys general in opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Coalition of states urges action against illegal Chinese e-cigarettes targeting youth
Attorney General Steve Marshall has aligned with a coalition of 27 states in urging the Trump Administration to continue its efforts against the importation of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes.
Illinois state employee pleads guilty to pandemic loan fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a guilty plea and restitution involving a former state employee who unlawfully obtained COVID-19 relief funds.
Investigation into civilian death after police encounter in Saratoga County starts
On April 14, 2025, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced the launch of an investigation into the death of Brandon Moore.
Attorneys general urge court to block Trump Administration's ideological deportation policy
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in a Massachusetts court case challenging the Trump Administration's "Ideological Deportation Policy."
Tennessee man sentenced to 324 months for child pornography
A man from Rock Island, Tennessee, Mark Dillon Mason, has been sentenced to 324 months in prison for producing child pornography.
Ag Campbell announces advisory council on substance use to combat opioid crisis
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has launched a new Advisory Council on Substance Use.
New York investigates civilian death involving state police in Orange County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of Nancy Loftus.
Utah AG Brown Secures a $335 Million Settlement in Principle With Mylan for Its Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Derek Brown announced that Utah negotiated with eight other attorneys general for a nation-wide settlement to receive up to $335 million in settlement funds from Mylan Inc. to combat the deadly opioid crisis.
Boston man sentenced for illegal sale of conversion devices for machine guns
A Boston man has been sentenced for the illegal sale of machinegun conversion devices.
Beckley man admits guilty plea in sex offender registration violation case
Anthony Broadnax, a 61-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, admitted guilt today to the charge of failing to register as a sex offender under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).
Omaha man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Allen Green, a resident of Omaha, Nebraska.
Attorneys General urge Congress to ban PBMs from pharmacy ownership
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general, is urging Congressional leaders to adopt legislation prohibiting Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies.