ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to a Department of Justice charge elaunched yesterday against her and New York Attorney General Leticia James. It appears Hochul …
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Maryland attorney general declines charges in fatal police pursuit crash
BALTIMORE — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Tuesday that no charges will be filed against officers involved in a fatal police pursuit that ended in a crash in …
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Fight to the Death: New Jersey attorney general seeks court order to stop Trump wasteful funding freezes
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump administration …
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Acting Deputy Attorney General warns against firing FBI, DOJ officials tied to Trump investigations
WASHINGTON — A group of legal representatives has raised concerns over reported terminations of career Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors and FBI agents involved in investigations related to former President …
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OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling the move “cruel and irresponsible.” …
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TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has appointed State Sen. Douglas J. Steinhardt as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, multiple sources confirmed Wednesday and the process didn’t go without …
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Disbarred Hazlet attorney sentenced to 10 years for stealing over $1 million from clients
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former real estate attorney from Hazlet has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for stealing more than $1.18 million from 60 clients, Monmouth County …
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a civil lawsuit against Lehigh Valley-based mortgage brokers and their manager, Barry Newhart, accusing them of orchestrating a kickback scheme …
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New Jersey Attorney General Announces Charges in $3.4 Million Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Scheme
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel …
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Maryland News
Maryland Attorney General sues RealPage, major landlords over alleged rent price-fixing scheme
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and six of the state’s largest residential landlords, accusing them of colluding to inflate …
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PA attorney general secures $500K settlement with Sundance Vacations over deceptive sales practices
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Sundance Vacations, requiring the Wilkes-Barre-based company to pay $500,000 in restitution to consumers misled by deceptive sales …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Eagle Rock Resort Co., LLC, and its parent and subsidiary companies, accusing them of misleading consumers with …
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Trump blasts Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg and trial judge in latest statement
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the judge presiding over his fraud trial, accusing them of conducting a …
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SCRANTON – United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Gerard M. Karam announced today that he has submitted his resignation to President Biden effective January 10, 2025. The …
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As Donald Trump weighs potential candidates for U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, one name often floated is Chris Christie. But would this be a smart move? Given their complex history, …
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Biden Appointed U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Announces Resigation Prior to Trump Inauguration
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced his resignation on Tuesday, effective January 8, 2025, after serving three years as the top federal prosecutor for the District of …
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Inmate death at Northern State Prison under investigation by attorney general’s office
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at Northern State Prison in Newark following …
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Progressive N.J. attorney general Matt Platkin denounces Hunter Biden pardon, citing harm to public trust
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin criticized the idea of a presidential pardon for Hunter Biden, stating on Saturday that such an action could undermine confidence in …
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LAUREL, Md. — The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by Howard County police officers during a domestic disturbance call on …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Baltimore attorney convicted of attempted extortion in $25 million scheme
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBALTIMORE — Stephen L. Snyder, a prominent medical malpractice attorney from Baltimore, was found guilty by a federal jury of attempted extortion and seven counts of violating the Travel Act …
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Trump Team Releases Video Promoting Pam Bondi’s Record as Incoming Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump’s team released a video on Wednesday spotlighting former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s accomplishments as she prepares to lead the Department of Justice. The video underscores Bondi’s …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former paralegal turned attorney convicted of embezzling from Orlando law firm
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelORLANDO, Fla. — A federal jury has convicted Amaris Marie Delapena, 50, of Windermere, on 15 counts of wire fraud and 22 counts of bank fraud for embezzling funds while …
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MORRISTOWN, NJ – ABC News contributor Chris Christie was ripe this weekend, ripping into his former friend, President Donald Trump. After a fallout with the former president, Christie rolled the …
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Paper shredding truck outside DOJ prompts emergency court motion from Texas attorney general
WASHINGTON — A paper shredding truck parked outside the Department of Justice headquarters has sparked allegations of potential document destruction, leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to file an emergency …
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WASHINGTON — Former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration to serve as attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump, citing concerns that his confirmation process …