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Honduran citizen indicted for illegal re-entry into Pennsylvania
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Julian Alberto Rios-Andasol, a 31-year-old citizen of Honduras, for illegal re-entry into the United States.
Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking in California
Isaac Abraham Sandoval Lopez, 36, from Sinaloa, Mexico, received a sentence of four years and nine months in prison. U.S. District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff delivered the sentence on Monday for charges related to the possession with intent to...
Vermont judiciary updates email domains for staff and courts
As of May 23, 2024, email addresses for the Vermont state's Judiciary staff, judges, justices, and state courts have transitioned to new email domains ending in @vtcourts.gov. The change means emails sent to the previous @vermont.gov addresses for...
Former Naval employee charged with interstate threat transmission
A former employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Middletown, Rhode Island, was brought before a U.S. District Court in Providence.
Illinois woman gets probation for misprision of felony in drug trafficking case
Mia Armani Williams, a 22-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, received a sentence of two years' probation on April 14, 2025, in a federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dominican national faces charges for assaulting ICE officer in Newark
A Dominican national has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a deportation officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Newark, New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that 39-year-old Darlin Leon, from the...
Attorney General James' Office releases report on Pedro Felix's death
New York State Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation has released a report concerning the death of Pedro Felix, who died on July 4, 2024, in an incident involving the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.
Las Vegas resident sentenced for mail theft and destruction
A Las Vegas woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of mail theft and destruction of mailboxes.
Settlement restricts use of RealPage software in North Carolina apartment rentals
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has reached a settlement with Cortland Management LLC, a significant landlord in North Carolina.
St. Louis felon pleads guilty to firearm possession after assault incident
A St. Louis man, Lee M. Shields, entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon.
Federal judge orders detention of robbery suspect Xavier Harris in Chicago
CHICAGO — Xavier Harris, the fourth individual accused as part of a robbery group responsible for a series of violent incidents targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars across Chicago, has been detained in federal custody pending trial.
Browning man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender and eluding police
A Browning man received a 15-month prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release for failing to register as a sex offender and attempting to evade law enforcement. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentence.
Salinas gang member pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy
Andrew Alvarado, a member of the Norteño street gang based in Salinas, entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering.
Rehoboth man admits to CDL test fraud and perjury in federal court
A Rehoboth resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston regarding his involvement in an alleged scheme to alter records by issuing passing grades to four individuals seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without taking the...
Attorney General Andrew Bailey wins court case over Planned Parenthood's transgender records
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant legal triumph as the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in his favor concerning Planned Parenthood's records on transgender procedures for minors.
Centennial commemoration of the Court of Appeals highlights history and notable jurists
April 15, 2025, marked a significant milestone for Tennessee's judicial history, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Court of Appeals.
Nessel, 22 AGs oppose proposed changes to ACA, cite impacts on health coverage
Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside 22 other attorneys general, has formally opposed recent changes proposed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Canada man sentenced for transporting minor for sexual activity
A man from Saskatchewan, Canada, Quentin Joel Nighttraveller, has been sentenced to 14 years in a federal prison for transporting a minor across borders to engage in criminal sexual activity.
Attorney General James addresses housing discrimination violations in Capital Region
New York Attorney General Letitia James intervened against Greg and John Karian, owners and managers of 24 rental units in Glenmont, Albany, and Troy, for illegal discriminatory practices against low-income renters.
Wilmington man sentenced to 12-year prison term for distributing child abuse material
Joseph Lee Barnes, a 35-year-old from Wilmington, N.C., received a sentence of 151 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).