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Omaha man receives 15-month sentence for federal custody escape
Troy D. Murphy, a 34-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for escaping from custody, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen.
Thompson students explore Grand Forks County Courthouse and justice system careers
On April 16, 2025, fifth-grade students from Thompson Public Schools visited the Grand Forks County Courthouse.
Cedar City residents sentenced for fentanyl-related overdose death
Two residents of Cedar City, Utah, have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in prison for their involvement in the overdose death of a woman who consumed a lethal dose of fentanyl they supplied.
Court finds Google violated antitrust law in digital advertising case
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a significant legal victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled against Google for maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology sector.
Attorney General Raoul joins lawsuit against GTCR-Surmodics merger
Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois and Attorney General Keith Ellison of Minnesota have joined forces with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pursue legal action against the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. by GTCR BC Holdings LLC.
Afghan national admits guilt in plot involving ISIS-inspired Election Day attack
Abdullah Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. from Afghanistan, has admitted guilt in acquiring firearms for a planned ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on Election Day 2024.
DOJ report finds no charges warranted in Arredondo officer-involved shooting
The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Samuel Arredondo in Joshua Tree, California.
Woman sentenced to 6 years for meth trafficking in Marathon County
Mercadys A. Perkins, a resident of Weston, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley handed down the sentence and stated that it would be followed by 5...
Murray man sentenced to 96 months for drug and firearm offenses
Anthony Owen Pawley, a 66-year-old resident of Murray, Utah, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison following his arrest in 2024.
Texas pharmacist charged in multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
A woman from Edinburg, Texas, Cynthia Ann Herrera, 48, has been arrested and charged with health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.
New Jersey woman sentenced for marijuana operations in California
Xiu Ping Li, a resident of Skillman, New Jersey, has been sentenced to five years in prison and four years of supervised release.
Woman sentenced for $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
A Dayton woman was sentenced today to a term of six to nine years for defrauding the Medicaid program of $1.5 million, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Court rules Google maintained illegal monopolies in digital advertising
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a court decision which found Google in violation of antitrust law for maintaining monopolies within the digital advertising technology sector.
Colorado woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs on reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell reported that a Colorado woman, Patricia Rae Pacheco, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
New lawyers join state bar following supreme court ceremony
Justice Daniel Crothers, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, and Justice Jerod Tufte greeted new attorneys at a Bar Admission Ceremony.
Mineral Springs man sentenced for meth distribution and firearm possession
A man from Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania, has received a 15-year prison sentence for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and firearms possession in connection with drug trafficking activities, according to Acting United States Attorney...
Dominican man sentenced in New York for transporting illegal aliens
Luis Davis German Soriano, a 32-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced for transporting illegal aliens after being convicted of the crime, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Texas man sentenced for cocaine smuggling at border checkpoint
A South Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle over 40 kilograms of cocaine into the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 37-year-old Hector Julian Sustaita, who pled guilty...
New Orleans and Mississippi men face charges for vehicle theft scheme
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the indictment of five individuals from Louisiana and Mississippi on conspiracy charges and interstate transport of stolen vehicles.
Operation Snowy Ridge results in 16 arrests in South Dakota drug case
A multi-agency operation led by the FBI has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals in Rapid City, South Dakota, and on the Pine Ridge Reservation.