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Miami-Dade transit supervisor pleads guilty alongside wife and contractor in bribery case

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Dale Robinson, a supervisor at Miami-Dade Transit, his wife Marcia Robinson, and contractor Jessie Bledsoe have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to bribery.

Mexican national convicted for eighth illegal reentry into United States

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A Mexican national, Enrique Melendez-Saldivar, has been found guilty of illegally reentering the United States.

Buffalo man pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Mario Pittman Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.

Former VA nurse indicted for falsifying records related to patient's death

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A former nurse at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston has been indicted for allegedly falsifying government records. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Christiana Ogbonnaya, a 54-year-old resident of Richmond, Texas, was...

Federal indictment reveals check forgery scheme involving stolen USPS keys

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A federal indictment has been unsealed in Oklahoma City, charging eight individuals with involvement in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Conecuh County man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

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Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that Jadarrin Watkins, a 23-year-old from Conecuh County, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Greg Davison in 2018.

Detroit man receives eight-year sentence for federal drug distribution

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Robert Earl Cureton Jr., known as "Black Rob," has been sentenced to eight years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine.

Honduran national indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States

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Marlon Santos, a 36-year-old Honduran national, has been indicted for re-entering the United States after deportation.

New York man sentenced for embezzling federal feeding program funds

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Darrell Devonish, a 53-year-old resident of New York City, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.

Beckley man receives nine-year sentence for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

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Deona’tre Capri Dowell, a 31-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization.

Landover man sentenced to 16 years for armed robbery spree

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U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced James Kareen Day, a 43-year-old resident of Landover, Maryland, to 16 years in federal prison.

Gainesville man receives 121-month sentence for child pornography offenses

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Stephen Christopher Young, a 58-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for the receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography.

Baltimore's adult drug treatment court celebrates five new graduates

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The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is set to celebrate the graduation of five individuals from its Adult Drug Treatment Court program on May 14, 2025.

Honduran national sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States

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Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Evin Enrique Funez-Cruz, a 22-year-old native of Honduras, for re-entry after deportation.

Coram man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charges

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A Coram man has admitted to drug charges related to methamphetamine possession, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.

Former state employee admits guilt in $250K unemployment fraud scheme

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A former employee of the State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has pleaded guilty to charges related to an unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme.

Judicial candidates named for Nebraska's 11th District court judge position

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James C. Bocott from North Platte, Shane M. Cochran from Kearney, and Terry L. VanEaton from Lexington have applied for the position of District Court Judge in Nebraska's 11th Judicial District.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Sues to Stop Illegal Indefinite Suspension of Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

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New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from illegally and indefinitely withholding billions in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.

AG Labrador Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Hawaii’s Unconstitutional Public Carry Ban

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Attorney General Raúl Labrador of Idaho and Attorney General Austin Knudsen of Montana filed an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutional right to bear arms and strike down Hawaii’s sweeping restrictions on lawful public carry.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join in Opposition to LB677

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers, with Nebraska law enforcement leaders, announced strong, unified opposition to AM1251 to LB677, a bill known as the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act.