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Attorneys general support fair housing funding in court appeal against HUD
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Real estate developer jailed for embezzling millions from Chicago bank
In Chicago, a federal judge sentenced Miroslaw Krejza, a real estate developer, to more than six years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy that embezzled several million dollars from the now-defunct Washington Federal Bank for Savings.
Revere man pleads guilty to international money laundering charges in federal court
A Revere resident has admitted in federal court to his involvement in an international money laundering organization linked to drug suppliers from Central and South America.
Jefferson County man sentenced to 27 months for possession of a machine gun
A man from Jefferson County has been sentenced to prison following a gun-related charge, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
Fargo man sentenced to 32 years for child pornography offenses
Dustin Ray Fredrickson, a 37-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.
Roanoke man gets 35-year sentence for murder and drug conspiracy
A man from Roanoke has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the robbery and murder of his drug supplier, followed by setting the victim's body ablaze to hide his crime.
Mexican national charged for U.S. reentry after three deportations
A Mexican national, Audencio Vazquez-Calletano, made an initial court appearance on Tuesday to address charges of reentering the United States illegally after having been deported three times before.
Queens resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A man from Queens Village, New York, entered a guilty plea for charges related to the distribution and possession of large quantities of illegal drugs.
Honduran man indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States
Jose Melvin Lopez-Lorenzo, aged 29 and a native of Honduras, was indicted on April 24, 2025, for the crime of re-entering the United States as a removed alien, as per Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).
Utah Supreme Court initiates summary service to simplify access to legal opinions
The Utah Supreme Court is rolling out one-page summaries of its decisions to improve public access and understanding.
New tree and job training project launched at NYCHA campuses
New York City public housing campuses are set to benefit from a $750,000 project aimed at increasing tree canopy cover and providing workforce development opportunities.
Bonta files lawsuit against sanitation company for alleged no-poach agreements
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. LTD., now doing business as Fortrex (PSSI), alleging the company engaged in illegal "no poach" agreements.
Former Antioch police officer convicted of steroid conspiracy and obstruction of justice
A federal jury in Oakland has found former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger guilty of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids and obstruction of justice.
Attorney General Knudsen leads states in opposing DEI training in corrections
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has mobilized a coalition of 17 states to support an employee's claims against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training, asserting it promotes racial discrimination.
Louisville man indicted for drug trafficking conspiracy involving meth, fentanyl, and cocaine
A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted a local resident, Jordan Watkins, for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Man sentenced to five years for marijuana operation in Los Padres National Forest
Jacinto Correa Cruz, a Mexican national aged 56, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee to a five-year federal prison term.
Illinois woman charged with COVID-19 loan fraud involving $28,000
In Chicago, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged Jasmine C. Combs, a resident of South Holland, Illinois, with alleged fraudulent acquisition of COVID-19 relief loans.
Houston man guilty of illegal firearm purchase for Mexico
A Houston man has been found guilty by a federal jury for making false statements in the purchase of firearms intended for export to Mexico. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the conviction of 49-year-old John Castellano, who was charged...
Kwame Raoul and coalition file brief to reinstate funding for fair housing efforts
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 20 other state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit.
Postal employee admits to mail destruction charges
A postal employee from Houma, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to the destruction of U.S. mail.