Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to step up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island countries, Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday, including inviting Pacific leaders to…
Attorney General Merrick Garland And United States Attorney Roger Handberg Recognize Middle District Of Florida Awardee Gail Frances Gardner For Advocacy On Behalf Of Crime Victims And Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today awarded the Special Courage Award to Gail Frances Gardner of Ocoee, Florida for her advocacy on behalf of crime victims. Ms. Gardner was among…
Maryland United States Attorney’s and Drug Enforcement Administration Highlight Efforts in Fight Against Opioid Abuse Amidst Increased Overdose Trends
Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Orville O. Greene of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore District Office are…
Abbott’s Migrant Buses To DC Are Dropping Migrants Off In States Along The Way, NGO Head Says
Abbott’s Migrant Buses To DC Are Dropping Migrants Off In States Along The Way, NGO Head Says Jennie Taer on April 29, 2022 Some migrants Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is transporting from…
Mary R. Jensen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for the Judicial Districts Established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has appointed Mary R. Jensen as the Acting U.S. Trustee for the judicial districts established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota effective…
16 Dem States, Green Groups Sue USPS For Buying Gas-Powered Delivery Trucks
16 Dem States, Green Groups Sue USPS For Buying Gas-Powered Delivery Trucks Thomas Catenacci on April 28, 2022 A coalition of 16 Democratic state attorneys general and several environmental groups sued the…
Factbox-Restrictions vs protections: How U.S. states are taking sides on abortion
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – As the U.S. Supreme Court this year weighs a rollback in nationwide protections for abortion in place since 1973, conservative states are enacting new limits while liberal…
Court Appoints United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
Memphis, TN- The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has appointed Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee pursuant to…
These Are The States Where Trump’s Endorsement Actually Matters
These Are The States Where Trump’s Endorsement Actually Matters Sebastian Hughes on April 26, 2022 The power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsements has varied from state to state, with some candidates…
United States Attorney’s Office for The District of Maryland Announces Comprehensive Community Outreach Approach and Recent Convictions in the Project Safe Neighborhood Gun Violence Reduction Program
Baltimore, Maryland – Today, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced the comprehensive community outreach strategy that is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program (PSN). We are…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years for Kidnapping and Robbing United States Postal Workers
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that James Chandler, 55, of Philadelphia, PA was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in prison, and five supervised release by United…
Texas Retains Top Spot Among CEOs in Chief Executive’s 2022 Best & Worst States for Business Ranking
The just-released annual ranking of states by the country’s CEOs shows stability at the top and bottom—but reveals significant pressure from up-and-comer Arizona. BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 26, 2022 — Perennial CEO favorite…
District Court Appoints Christopher J. Wilson As United States Attorney For The Eastern District Of Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Christopher J. Wilson has been appointed by the United States District Court as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Chief Judge Ronald A. White administered the…
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE COMMEMORATES NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK, APRIL 24–30, 2022
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24–30, 2022, staff from the United States Attorney’s Office will utilize a Twitter campaign…
Court Appoints United States Attorney For The Eastern District Of Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee has appointed Francis M. (Trey) Hamilton III as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee pursuant…
Two Americas: Chasm Grows Between Red And Blue States On Hot-Button Social Issues
Two Americas: Chasm Grows Between Red And Blue States On Hot-Button Social Issues Laurel Duggan on April 23, 2022 Polarization on social issues is creating dramatically different legal landscapes between red and…
Former Trump aide Meadows registered to vote in three states simultaneously – WashPost
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who echoed the Republican former president’s false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, was registered to vote in three states…
Juan Orlando Hernandez, Former President Of Honduras, Extradited To The United States On Drug-Trafficking And Firearms Charges
Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
Former Nevada Business Owner And Salesman Sentenced For Conspiring To Defraud The United States
LAS VEGAS – Two Nevada men were sentenced to prison today for conspiring to defraud the IRS. Saud Alessa was sentenced to 13 months in prison and Jeffrey Bowen was sentenced to…
United States Attorney and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Announce Appointment of Deputy Prosecutor Laurel J. Holland as a Special Assistant United States Attorney
Richland, WA – United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Andy Miller jointly announced today that Laurel J. Holland, who serves as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Benton…
District Court Appoints Robert J. Troester to Continue Serving as United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – The United States District Court has appointed Robert J. Troester to continue serving as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. Chief United States District Judge…
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Homeowners in Three States
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kentucky man pleaded guilty today to wire fraud after accepting payments for building projects he never intended to do. According to court documents, William T. Hurst, 44, of…
Virgin Islands Assistant United States Attorney Receives Prestigious Attorney General’s Award
St. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Assistant United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper has been awarded an Attorney General’s Award by the United States Department…
Previously Removed Dominican Republic Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Reentering the United States
St. Croix, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Reynaldo Mejia-Mejia, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, pleaded guilty yesterday in District Court before Magistrate Judge George W. Cannon,…
United States District Court Appoints Randy S. Grossman to Serve as U.S. Attorney
Media Relations Director Kelly Thornton (619) 546-9726 or [email protected] NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – April 20, 2022 SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court has appointed Randy S. Grossman to remain as the…
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