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New York man indicted for identity theft and false passport use

By Legal Newsline |
A New York man, Chad Maurer, 34, faces charges of aggravated identity theft and use of a false passport following an indictment by a federal grand jury on March 13, 2025.

East Alabama drug traffickers sentenced in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Legal Newsline |
The final defendant in an East Alabama drug trafficking conspiracy case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

Warwick man sentenced to 18 years for bank robbery and crash

By Legal Newsline |
A Warwick man has been sentenced to 18 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions following his involvement in a bank robbery and a subsequent crash that injured a father.

Attorney general stresses peaceful protest in Patrick Vereb case

By Legal Newsline |
The Office of Attorney General has addressed public concern following criminal charges filed against Patrick Vereb involving actions related to his business, Eternity Pet Memorials.

Cranston man receives 35 years in prison for child molestation case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced the sentencing of Chandler Cardente, a 30-year-old resident of Cranston, in a high-profile case involving child molestation.

Jefferson County man sentenced to 17 years for drug and gun charges

By Legal Newsline |
A man from Jefferson County has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for drug trafficking and possessing firearms illegally. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced that Michael Roman Black, 32, of Bessemer, Alabama, was sentenced by U.S....

Rios-Soriano sentenced for role in drug conspiracy and methamphetamine possession

By Legal Newsline |
A Mexican national has been sentenced in connection to a drug conspiracy and attempted possession of methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Luis Enrique Rios-Soriano, aged 25, received a 140-month prison sentence and five...

Marianna man guilty of methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, sentencing set for July

By Legal Newsline |
Lorenzo Heatrice, a 70-year-old Marianna resident, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to methamphetamine distribution.

James Tetreault Pleads Guilty to Notarial Misconduct

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that James Tetreault (age 60) of Winchester, New Hampshire has pled guilty and been sentenced in Keene District Court to one class A misdemeanor count of Notarial Misconduct.

Oregon Leads Lawsuit Filed by 12 Attorneys General to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a multi-state lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The case challenges four of President Donald Trump’s executive orders that claim the power to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional action.

Bradley’s D.C. Office Moves to New Space at 1900 K Street

By Legal News Line |
Bradley has relocated its Washington, D.C., office into new space in the 1900 K Street building.

Attorney General Partners With Dea, Department of Law Enforcement and Other Law Enforcement Agencies on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

By Legal News Line |
The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement, Narcotics Enforcement Division and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Georgia changes evidence law, but some states still tell plaintiffs 'no seatbelt, no problem'

By Daniel Fisher |
With the passage of a wide-ranging tort-reform bill last month, Georgia became the latest state to repeal what Mickus calls “absolutely anachronistic” statutes that prevent civil juries from learning whether the plaintiffs in car-crash lawsuits were wearing seatbelts.

BakerHostetler Washington, DC, Office Hosts Penn State School of Public Policy Career Day

By Legal News Line |
Under the auspices of Partner and Penn State alumnus Ed Beckwith, the BakerHostetler Washington, D.C., office hosted students from Penn State’s School of Public Policy for their annual Career Day. Under the auspices of Partner and Penn State alumnus Ed Beckwith, the BakerHostetler Washington, D.C., office hosted students from Penn State’s School of Public Policy for their annual Career Day.

Romanian nationals face charges for illegal border crossing from Canada into Montana

By Legal Newsline |
Seven Romanian nationals faced arraignment in Great Falls, Montana, for immigration offenses after allegedly crossing into the United States from Canada. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the charges following the court proceedings.

Houston woman sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy involving $620,000 in false applications

By Legal Newsline |
A Houston woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy amounting to approximately $620,000 in losses, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Wyoming man found guilty of meth trafficking, faces up to life imprisonment

By Legal Newsline |
Wade Schear, a 41-year-old resident of Gillette, Wyoming, has been found guilty of possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Honduras man sentenced for repeated illegal reentry into the U.S

By Legal Newsline |
A Honduran resident has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States.

Alabama secures legal victory on law banning sex-change procedures for minors

By Legal Newsline |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced a significant legal victory in the case of Boe v. Marshall.

Houston resident pleads guilty in multi-year electricity fraud scheme

By Legal Newsline |
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.