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Mexican national faces charges for illegal US reentry after prior deportations
A Mexican national, Hilario Villegas-Espinoza, aged 52, appeared in court in Las Vegas to face charges related to his illegal reentry into the United States after two prior deportations.
Vermont social worker faces felony charges for alleged Medicaid fraud
The Attorney General’s Office has announced that Amy Siegel, a social worker from Middlesex, Vermont, is facing two counts of felony Medicaid fraud.
Susan Mitchem named SCAO Region 4 administrator
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has appointed Susan Mitchem as the new Region 4 Administrator, effective May 28.
Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill passes in SC legislature
Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his approval following the South Carolina General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 156, known as the Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Act.
Cavalier High students participate in mock jury trial under Judge Agotness
Junior and senior students from Cavalier High School engaged in a Mock Jury Trial on May 2, 2025, at the Pembina County Courthouse.
Mexican national pleads guilty in Texas human smuggling case
A Mexican national, Alejandro Ramirez-Carranza, 39, has admitted guilt to charges stemming from a human smuggling operation earlier this year. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the plea from Brownsville, Texas.
Pawtucket man sentenced to life for domestic murder of girlfriend
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of his girlfriend, Kristine Ohler.
Maryland man convicted for possessing machinegun amid drug trafficking
After a five-day trial, Osman Malik Sesay, 32, of Gambrills, Maryland, was found guilty by a federal jury on multiple charges.
Drug suppliers sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Virginia
A significant disruption to the drug trade in Southwest Virginia occurred this week as a major supplier and two related dealers received lengthy federal prison sentences.
Philadelphia man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm possession
Leon Weathersbe, a 38-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 137 months in prison.
San Diego man sentenced for role in nationwide fentanyl trafficking
Edgar Balderas, a 27-year-old resident of San Diego, California, has been sentenced to 148 months in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
Justice Department announces results from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex offenders
On May 7, 2025, the Department of Justice revealed the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated effort to identify and apprehend child sex predators.
Six sentenced for roles in Atlanta-area drug trafficking organization
Six individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in the metro-Atlanta area.
Jamestown man sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography distribution
Brandon G. Uber, a 24-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for distributing child pornography.
Former Williamsburg County Supervisor faces new corruption charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a sixteen-count indictment against former Williamsburg County Supervisor Tiffany Teonta Cooks.
Mexican national sentenced to nearly six years for illegal reentry
A 54-year-old Mexican national residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to federal prison for 70 months for reentering the United States without authorization.
South Carolina passes bills targeting AI-generated sexual images
Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his approval following the passage of Senate Bills 28 and 29 by the General Assembly.
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to cyberstalking and distribution of child pornography
A Rhode Island resident has entered a guilty plea to charges of cyberstalking and distributing child pornography, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
Kentucky man sentenced to 40 years for child pornography offenses
A Hagerhill, Kentucky man, Jason Ryan Campbell, aged 46, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the production and possession of child pornography.
Sheriff Chad Bianco joins lawsuit against California's sanctuary laws
America First Legal (AFL) has announced the addition of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as a plaintiff in its lawsuit against California's sanctuary laws.