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Readout from Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Meeting with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Readout from Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Meeting with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta traveled to Minnesota today…
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Charges for Bias-Motivated Attacks in Boise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Charges for Bias-Motivated Attacks in Boise An Oregon man pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court…
Foreign National Sentenced for International Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Foreign National Sentenced for International Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy A Mexican national was sentenced today in the District of Columbia to 13 years in…
Two Jacksonville Compounding Pharmacies and Their Owner Agree to Pay at Least $7.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Two Jacksonville Compounding Pharmacies and Their Owner Agree to Pay at Least $7.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations The Justice Department…
Air National Guardsman Indicted for Unlawful Disclosure of Classified National Defense Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Air National Guardsman Indicted for Unlawful Disclosure of Classified National Defense Information A member of the U.S. Air National Guard (USANG) stationed in…
Foreign National Sentenced for Trafficking Child Pornography
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Foreign National Sentenced for Trafficking Child Pornography A Bulgarian national was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to traffic images…
Russian National Arrested and Charged with Conspiring to Commit LockBit Ransomware Attacks Against U.S. and Foreign Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Russian National Arrested and Charged with Conspiring to Commit LockBit Ransomware Attacks Against U.S. and Foreign Businesses The Justice Department today announced charges…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Haaland v. Brackeen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 15, 2023 Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Haaland v. Brackeen The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland…
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Southbound Firearms Trafficking Coordination Meeting
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you so much, Director Dettelbach. And, thank you to the women and men of the ATF for hosting us today. Thank you all for…
U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges for Attempting to Help ISIS Conduct Deadly Ambush on U.S. Troops
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 14, 2023 U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges for Attempting to Help ISIS Conduct Deadly Ambush on U.S. Troops U.S. Army Private First-Class…
Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Hate and Firearms Crimes for Shooting Intended to Kill and Rid Town of LGBTQI+ Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Hate and Firearms Crimes for Shooting Intended to Kill and Rid Town of LGBTQI+ Residents A Montana man…
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice Delivers Remarks at the Black Public Defender Association Conference
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Heather. I want to extend my appreciation to you, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, the Black Public Defender Association and Alaina…
FACT SHEET: Update on Justice Department ’s Ongoing Efforts to Tackle Gun Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 14, 2023 FACT SHEET: Update on Justice Department ’s Ongoing Efforts to Tackle Gun Violence On June 14, 2023, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at Meeting with U.S. Attorneys on Violent Crime
Remarks as Delivered Good [afternoon]. In just a few minutes, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and I will be meeting with all 93 of our U.S. Attorneys, and with the…
Construction Firm CFO Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Construction Firm CFO Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crime Defendant Failed to Pay More Than $6 Million in Payroll Taxes The Chief Financial…
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS An Oregon man pleaded guilty in federal court today for conspiring…
Property Management Company to Pay Nearly $75,000 to Resolve Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Claims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Property Management Company to Pay Nearly $75,000 to Resolve Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Claims The Justice Department today announced that FPI Management Inc.…
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Manish Kumar Delivers Remarks at Global Competition Review Live: Cartels 2023
Thank you for the kind introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to share some thoughts with all of you today on the Antitrust Division’s global approach to criminal enforcement. One of…
Two Federal Bureau of Prisons Employees Charged with Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate Resulting in His Death
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Two Federal Bureau of Prisons Employees Charged with Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate Resulting in His Death A federal grand jury…
Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Sentenced for Using Unlawful Force on an Inmate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Sentenced for Using Unlawful Force on an Inmate A former Van Zandt County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office jail sergeant…
Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks
Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced to over 5 Years in Federal Prison LOS ANGELES – A West Los Angeles man who masterminded a…
Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud…
Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks
Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced…
Financial Fraud: Deborah Joy Durand Convicted of False Statements to Obtain Federal Employees Compensation Benefits, Wire Fraud, False Claims Relating to Workers Compensation Benefits, and Theft of Government Property
Former Postal Employee Convicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits GREAT FALLS…
Investment Fraud: DAVID BLAINE WELLIVER Sentenced For Defrauding Investors in The Dblaine Fund
Investment Advisor Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors of $1.725 Million…
Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud
HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…
Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud
Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and Dump" Scheme…
Identity Theft: Scott J. Wolas Accused of a Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Scheme
Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida…
FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats
Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…
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Bulletproof Betrayal: Inside the $5.2 Million ShotStop Fraud That Sold Counterfeit Body Armor to America’s Law Enforcement
A Sentence for Deception, A Warning for a Nation When…
The Weapon of Experience: Inside the $28M Memphis Pharmacy Fraud and a Prior Conviction at the Heart of a Record-Breaking National Takedown
A National Crisis Hits Home in Memphis In the sprawling…
Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024
In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…
Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent
Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…
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Jury Convicts Federal Correctional Officer for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Jury Convicts Federal Correctional Officer for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates A…
Pharmacist Sentenced for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Pharmacist Sentenced for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme A Virginia man was sentenced…
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks Announcing Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation Regarding Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. I am Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the…
Justice Department Announces Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Justice Department Announces Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Illegal Dumping in the…
Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to Mississippi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to Mississippi Assistant Attorney General…
Canadian Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Harp Seal Oil in the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Canadian Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Harp Seal Oil in the United…
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at the Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Director Clements, for your tremendous leadership and a huge thanks to the COPS Office staff…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Vanita for that overly generous introduction. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for…
Justice Department Honors Law Enforcement Officers in Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Justice Department Honors Law Enforcement Officers in Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for…
Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines A Wisconsin man was…
Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach…
Owner of Several Key West Hospitality Staffing Companies Sentenced for Tax and Immigration Crimes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Owner of Several Key West Hospitality Staffing Companies Sentenced for Tax and Immigration…
Physician Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $250K from COVID-19 Relief Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 1, 2023 Physician Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $250K from COVID-19 Relief Programs A Colorado physician…
Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 1, 2023 Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim…
Foreign National Charged for $1.8M Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 1, 2023 Foreign National Charged for $1.8M Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme An indictment…
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Arun G. Rao Delivers Remarks at the International Bar Association’s 9th Annual World Life Sciences Conference
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. Many thanks to the International Bar…
Two Nigerian Nationals Previously Extradited from the United Kingdom Plead Guilty to International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Two Nigerian Nationals Previously Extradited from the United Kingdom Plead Guilty to International…
Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sentenced for Using Excessive Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sentenced for Using Excessive Force A former…
Court Permanently Bars Five Defendants From Promoting Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Tax Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Court Permanently Bars Five Defendants From Promoting Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Tax Scheme…
Justice Department Secures Over $3 Million Redlining Settlement Involving ESSA Bank & Trust in Philadelphia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Justice Department Secures Over $3 Million Redlining Settlement Involving ESSA Bank & Trust…
