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Tennessee man faces charges over alleged firebombing at nonprofit center

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A federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee has indicted Regan Darby Prater on charges of arson and carrying an explosive device.

Three men charged with illegal reentry into US after prior deportations

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Last week, three men were charged in the Southern District of Indiana for unlawfully reentering the United States after previous deportations.

Recidivist sex offender sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

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A sex offender in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Florida man charged with voter fraud after unlawful participation in elections

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Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against Gerald Kight, a registered sexual offender and convicted felon, for voter fraud.

Maryland businessman sentenced for fraudulent CARES Act loan applications

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David Epstein, a businessman from Owings Mills, Maryland, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison followed by 12 months of home incarceration.

New Orleans man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

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Shane Bolden, a 36-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

Federal detainee pleads guilty to possessing contraband at Wyatt Detention Center

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A federal detainee has admitted to possessing contraband while being held at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center.

South Dakota man sentenced to 20 years for sexual abuse on reservation

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A Kyle, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexual abuse on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Louis James Swallow, 22, on May 1, 2025.

Fraudulent pool contractor sentenced to 20 years in prison

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Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has secured a 20-year prison sentence for James Ivan Staten, Jr., the owner of Olympus Pools.

El Salvadorian and Guatemalan nationals indicted for unlawful reentry into the U.S

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An El Salvadorian national and a Guatemalan national have been indicted on charges of unlawful reentry into the United States, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.

Castle Shannon resident faces federal drug and firearms charges

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A Castle Shannon resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to narcotics and firearms violations, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

Former credit union manager sentenced for embezzlement

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A former employee of Altana Federal Credit Union in Billings, Montana, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for embezzlement.

Cleveland drug trafficking ring faces federal indictment

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A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted 19 individuals associated with a Cleveland-based drug trafficking ring.

Five ex-USPS employees charged with mail theft

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A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted five former employees of the U.S. Postal Service on charges related to mail theft.

Colombian citizen charged with cocaine distribution intent in Miami

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A Colombian citizen has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine in Miami.

Michigan AG supports bill to enhance consumer protection

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Yesterday, the Michigan Department of Attorney General's Corporate Oversight Division Chief, Jason Evans, testified before the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

Lexington man sentenced for armed fentanyl trafficking

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A Lexington resident, Drequahn Smith, aged 19, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession related to drug activities.

Michigan AG launches updated website for Elder Abuse Task Force

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a revamped webpage for the Elder Abuse Task Force, aiming to provide an accessible and user-friendly resource for those looking to understand, report, and prevent elder abuse.

America First Legal calls for investigation into Henry Ford Health's alleged discriminatory practices

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America First Legal (AFL) has called on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to investigate Henry Ford Health (HFH), a healthcare system in Detroit, for alleged illegal race- and sex-based discrimination.

Supreme Court issues five new opinions covering diverse legal matters

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The Supreme Court has released five new opinions on May 8, 2025.