A defense attorney in Sacramento has raised questions about the federal government’s decision to prosecute a suspect already facing state charges for an alleged shooting at the ABC10 TV station. This unexpected overlap, the attorney argues, might point to motives beyond the typical scope of prosecution.

Federal prosecutors are requesting a minimum 30-year term for an alleged plan to assassinate Supreme Court justices. This severe request highlights the Department of Justice’s focus on safeguarding the nation’s highest judicial figures.

A 31-year-old Henderson resident has been sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining $11.2 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Authorities say this scheme highlights the importance of monitoring how emergency relief funds are distributed.