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Medical malpractice suits are becoming an increasingly common occurrence these days. When a doctor or other health care provider does not do something within the accepted standards of practice for the community, and that negligence causes injury to the patient, that doctor or health care professional can be sued. In these cases, the plaintiff is […]
Volkswagen AG Pleads Guilty in Connection with Conspiracy to Cheat U.S. Emissions Tests Volkswagen AG (VW) pleaded guilty in federal court in Detroit today to three felony counts charging: (1) conspiracy to defraud the United States, engage in wire fraud, and violate the Clean Air Act; (2) obstruction of justice; and (3) importation of merchandise […]
Los Angeles Man Convicted Of Running Multi-Million Dollar Foreclosure Rescue Scam In Bakersfield, Visalia And Salinas FRESNO, Calif. — After a four-day trial, a federal jury found Martin Calzada, 29, of Norwalk, guilty today of one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and eight counts of mail fraud affecting a financial institution, United States
Twenty-One Defendants Charged In Multimillion Dollar International Counterfeit Credit And Debit Card Fraud Scheme LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Twenty-one individuals were charged in an indictment for their alleged roles and participation in an international multimillion dollar scheme to steal credit and debit card account information, manufacture counterfeit credit and debit cards, identity theft, and money
Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco Speaks at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime Remarks as prepared for delivery Introduction Good morning, and many thanks for that kind introduction. Thank you for the invitation to address you today, and congratulations for hosting the 31st annual American Bar Association (ABA) White Collar
Many statistics have been provided to approximate the number of Americans affected by identity theft and misuse. Near 7% of adults are a victim of identity theft, making it a very real threat. A large portion of those affected are subjected to credit card fraud in which strangers rack up bills on their credit cards.
Former Rhode House Finance Chairman Raymond Gallison Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Tax Charges < PROVIDENCE – Former Rhode Island House Finance Chairman Raymond E. Gallison, Jr., 64, of Bristol, R.I., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Providence to federal mail fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and tax charges,
Former Union Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $180,000 from Organization Defendant Headed Branch of Fraternal Order of Police WASHINGTON – Takisha Brown Dorsey, a former union official with the Fraternal Order of Police, pled guilty today to a federal charge stemming from the theft of more than $180,000 from the organization, announced U.S.
Wallingford Man Admits Operating Ponzi Scheme Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH A. CASTELLANO, 59, of Wallingford, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to fraud and money laundering offenses stemming from an investment scheme that defrauded individuals of nearly $1.5 million. According to court documents and
KC Man, Woman Plead Guilty to Marriage Fraud Conspiracy KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that two Kansas City, Mo., residents pleaded guilty in federal court today to their roles in a marriage fraud conspiracy. Delmar Dixon, 49, and Shakeisha Harrison, 37, both of Kansas