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Washington D.C. felon sentenced to 28 months for firearm possession

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Deionta Person, a resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Correctional officer charged with sexual abuse and civil rights violations

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United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the arrest of Michael Jefferson, a 42-year-old correctional officer working at Federal Detention Center Philadelphia.

Wisconsin woman sentenced for role in meth distribution conspiracy

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A woman from Marathon County has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Grand Forks students explore legal system in courthouse visit

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On April 30, 2025, a group of seventeen eighth-grade students and teachers from Schroeder Middle School attended an event at the Grand Forks County Courthouse to gain insight into the court system and explore career opportunities within the...

California man sentenced to 10 years for exploiting a minor

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A California man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for exploiting a minor, a development stemming from an investigation led by the FBI.

Mayes awards $6 million in grants to support tribal and non-profit groups

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Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the recipients of a $6 million grant program aimed at supporting Tribal Nations and community members affected by fraudulent sober living home practices.

America First Legal files civil rights complaint against Henry Ford Health

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America First Legal has filed a federal civil rights complaint against Henry Ford Health, alleging systemic violations of federal nondiscrimination laws.

Billings woman sentenced for drug and firearm offenses

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A Billings woman has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by four years of supervised release.

Minnesota Supreme Court holds oral arguments at local high school to engage students

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The Minnesota Supreme Court held oral arguments on May 1, at Highland Park Senior High School, engaging an audience of approximately 850 students.

Long Island drug ring members charged with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl

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Earlier today, a federal court in Central Islip unsealed an indictment implicating five individuals of a Long Island-based drug trafficking organization known as "No Budget."

Forest City man pleads guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy in federal court

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A Forest City man has entered a guilty plea in connection to a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Minnesota recognizes May as Treatment Court Month to honor judicial system achievements

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The Minnesota Supreme Court has officially declared May as Minnesota Treatment Court Month.

Florence man receives five-year federal sentence for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking

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David Antwan Johnson, a 45-year-old man from Florence, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for the possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

New York man admits guilt in $500,000 interstate stolen money scheme

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A New York City man has admitted to his involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen money across state lines, as confirmed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Bonta leads coalition urging restoration of Title X funding after HHS cuts

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On May 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Hawai‘i Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a call to action directed at the Trump Administration.

Rockford man sentenced for fentanyl import attempt from Mexico

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A Rockford man has been sentenced to eleven years in federal prison for attempting to import more than half a kilogram of fentanyl from Mexico into the United States.

Eight charged in major human trafficking case in Trumbull County

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An extensive human trafficking indictment was filed in Trumbull County, naming eight individuals alleged to have orchestrated a trafficking network in the Mahoning Valley.

Washington man sentenced to 12 years for child sexual abuse material distribution

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Spokane, Washington – United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Donald Eugene Griffin, Jr., age 43, to 144 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.

Maryland man receives 20-year prison sentence for sexual assault on cruise

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Today in Baltimore, Maryland, 22-year-old Jalen Thomas Kelley of Abingdon, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin.

Marty man sentenced to 18 years for kidnapping and assault

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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Ellery Zephier, a resident of Marty, South Dakota, to 18 years in federal prison.