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Four sentenced in major Morgantown-area drug trafficking case
On April 16, 2025, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, four individuals were sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that operated from Philadelphia to Detroit and in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Woman sentenced for metro station assault in Washington, D.C
Isis Lee, a 20-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a sentence of 12 months and one day in prison following a charge of an unprovoked attack on a woman near the Mount Vernon Metro Station last year.
Oregon DOJ preserves $1.6 billion in federal funds amidst legal challenges
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) has successfully shielded over $1.6 billion in federal funding that was at risk due to executive orders from President Trump and other federal measures.
Honduran national sentenced for failing to depart the United States
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a 26-year-old Honduran national.
Minnesota court orders refunds, penalties for tax debt firm Wall & Associates
A court in Minnesota has ordered Wall & Associates, Inc., a company based in Virginia, to issue refunds totaling over $2.7 million to Minnesotan consumers they were found to have deceived.
Attorney General Jackson urges improved law enforcement cooperation in human trafficking hotline operations
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 41 other bipartisan attorneys general have called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline cooperates more effectively with...
Oregon DOJ indicts 19 in baby formula SNAP benefits scam
The Oregon Department of Justice has indicted 19 individuals accused of stealing over $500,000 from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits cards.
Santa Fe man admits to illegal firearm sales, faces up to five years in prison
A Santa Fe resident has admitted to illegally selling firearms, according to a recent court session in Las Vegas.
Former Vermont man indicted on sex offender registry violation in New Hampshire
An indictment has been unsealed for David J. Courtemarche, who is accused of failing to register as a sex offender in New Hampshire.
Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail fraud, defrauding over 500 victims
Nicholas Janes, 26, from Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
Former nurse practitioner resolves False Claims Act allegations with $50,000 settlement
Acting U.S. Attorney Shannon T. Hanson announced a settlement involving Jordona Ndon, a former nurse practitioner.
Federal lawsuit challenges Maine DOE on Title IX compliance
The Attorney General of Maine, Aaron M. Frey, responded to a federal lawsuit initiated by the Trump administration against the Maine Department of Education regarding Title IX.
Woman sentenced for illegally purchasing guns for boyfriend
A woman from Palos Hills, Illinois, Daniella Maldonado-Paraday, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison following her guilty plea in December 2024 to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
Bridport teenager pleads not guilty to second-degree murder in father's death
Stephen Nuciolo Jr., an 18-year-old resident from Bridport, Vermont, has entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder.
Michigan authorities urge caution over toll scam in West Michigan
Michigan authorities are warning residents in West Michigan about a toll scam involving deceptive text messages.
Coalition of attorneys general opposes SSA staffing cuts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is part of a group of 21 attorneys general opposing the Trump Administration's plan to reduce staff at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Three plead guilty to PPP loan fraud in Nampa area
Miguel Vittorio, Yessenia Casillas, and Luis Vasquez have admitted guilt to bank fraud in separate federal cases related to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Las Vegas resident sentenced to nine years for role in methamphetamine conspiracy
A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to nine years in prison for participating in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Yuma business owner admits guilt in tax evasion case
Philip Kevin Clark, a resident of Yuma, Arizona, has entered a guilty plea for failing to pay employment taxes.
Kansas woman accused of defrauding COVID-19 relief program of over $100,000
A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted a Kansas woman for fraudulently acquiring over $100,000 by exploiting a federal program intended to aid individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.