California Man Arrested in Conspiracy Case Involving Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON – A California man has been arrested for conspiracy and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted…
Trial Of Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell Underway
The sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the alleged accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began Monday. Maxwell was first indicted in July 2020 on charges related to the sex trafficking of…
D.C. Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Friday,…
22 Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, November 26, 2021, in the 2300 block of 25th Street, Southeast. At approximately 1:34 pm,…
Suspect Sought D.C. Attempted Murder
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred…
D.C. Police Hunt for Shooting Suspect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on…
Man Shot in D.C. and Police need your help Locating Vehicle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense…
Two New York Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON — Three New York men have been arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint…
D.C. Police Need Your Help Identifying Attempted Rape Suspect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to a Third Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed…
DC Public Schools Tells Families To ‘Decolonize Their Thanksgiving,’ Describes It As A Day ‘Difficult For Many’
Washington D.C.’s public school district sent an email out to families reminding them that Thanksgiving can be “difficult for many” and provided tips to “decolonize your holiday.” District of Columbia Public Schools…
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30-Month Prison Term for Scam Involving Fake Sales of Puppies
WASHINGTON – A Maryland man who advertised the sale of pit bull puppies on various websites was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for a…
Former Executive Director of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Husband Sentenced to Prison Terms for Bank Fraud
WASHINGTON – Jeanine Henderson Arnett, 44, the former Executive Director of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and her husband, Diallo Arnett, 47, have been sentenced to prison terms on bank fraud…
Cindy K. Chung Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH – Cindy K. Chung was sworn in today as the 59th United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and began her duties immediately. “I am grateful to the President…
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
Columbia, South Carolina — The Department of Justice today announced more than $139 million in grant funding through the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP).…
Repeat Child Sex Offender from Rock Hill Sentenced To More Than 11 and a Half Years in Federal Prison
Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Xanthus Nakia Murdaugh, 46, of Rock Hill, was sentenced to more than 11 and 1/2 years in federal…
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon and other crimes related to the breach of the…
Attorney General Wilson joins coalition to support free speech of small business owners
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting free speech rights of small business owners. In Scardina v. Masterpiece…
State Grand Jury issues Indictments against Richard Alexander Murdaugh for Breach of Trust, Obtaining Property by False Pretenses, Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, and Forgery
(COLUMBIA, SC) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that South Carolina State Grand Jury issued five indictments, totaling 27 counts, against suspended attorney Richard Alexander Murdaugh. These indictments charge…
AG Wilson joins nationwide investigation into Instagram’s impact on young people
Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children; examining potential violations of consumer protection laws (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known…
Court agrees with AG Wilson and blocks “Tax Mandate” that didn’t allow states to cut taxes
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – A federal judge has agreed with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 12 other states that part of the stimulus plan that prohibits states from cutting taxes is unconstitutional. The…