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Statement from Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice on the Adoption of the Equal Access to Justice Resolution at the United Nations Crime Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Statement from Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice on the Adoption of the Equal Access to Justice Resolution at…

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Justice Department Co-Hosts Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum in Norway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Justice Department Co-Hosts Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum in Norway The Justice Department’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and…

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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 City of Houston The Justice Department announced today that it…

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CEO of Dozens of Companies Pleads Guilty to Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 CEO of Dozens of Companies Pleads Guilty to Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment A Florida resident and…

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Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at Second Annual Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum

Good morning. Thank you all for joining us for the second meeting on the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum. It is great to be here with so many distinguished colleagues to…

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New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Tax Evasion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Tax Evasion Did Not Pay Taxes or File Returns Despite Earning Nearly $1.5 Million A federal jury…

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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 federal jury convicted a federal correctional officer of five counts…

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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 today to two years in prison for his role in…

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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 U.S. Department of Justice. Today is a good day. I…

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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 Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division traveled…

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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 States FeelGood Natural Health Stores Ltd. (FeelGood) pleaded guilty today…

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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 for all their work on this awards program and today’s…

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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 the sixth annual Attorney General’s Awards for Distinguished Service in…

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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 Distinguished Service in Community Policing Attorney General Merrick B. Garland…

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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 sentenced today to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking…

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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 Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week…

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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 Crimes A Florida man was sentenced yesterday to two years…

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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 was sentenced today to two and a half years in…

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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 A hotel manager in Georgia pleaded guilty today to trafficking…

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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 was unsealed today in the Central District of California charging…

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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 BOSTON – A man accused of a fraudulent $1.5 million real estate investment scheme in Quincy, Mass., and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Robert F. Arnold Indicted for Fraud and Related Charges

Tennessee Sheriff Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Conspiracy, Fraud and Related…

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Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Charged for Shooting Spree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Charged for Shooting Spree An indictment…

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Detroit Medical Center, Vanguard Health Systems, and Tenet Healthcare Corporation Agree to Pay Over $29 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Detroit Medical Center, Vanguard Health Systems, and Tenet Healthcare Corporation Agree to Pay…

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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…

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Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women Delivers Remarks at the Launch of the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence Federal Interagency Roundtable

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Rosie, and good morning, everyone. As a lifelong advocate and a survivor, I’m…

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Bodybuilding Coach Arrested for Child Exploitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Bodybuilding Coach Arrested for Child Exploitation A bodybuilding coach was arrested today in…

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Justice Department Highlights Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Justice Department Highlights Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence This week, the…

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Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats and Racial Slurs to Intimidate Black People

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats and Racial Slurs to Intimidate…

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Internet Scams: An Outline + Internet Scams To Stay Away 2023

Internet scams refer to fraudulent activities that are conducted using the internet or other digital communication technologies. These scams are…

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Two Additional Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 26, 2023 Two Additional Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol…

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Illegal Agents of the PRC Government Charged for PRC-Directed Bribery Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 26, 2023 Illegal Agents of the PRC Government Charged for PRC-Directed Bribery Scheme John Chen…

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U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000…

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Acting Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women Delivers Remarks at 2023 Conference on Crimes Against Women

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone. I am honored to be here with such a huge crowd of…

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Justice Department Secures Settlement with New Jersey IT Recruiting Firm to Resolve Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 Justice Department Secures Settlement with New Jersey IT Recruiting Firm to Resolve Immigration-Related…

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Man Convicted of Torture and Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 Man Convicted of Torture and Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq…

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Justice Department Statements on District Court Ruling Enjoining American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Justice Department Statements on District Court Ruling Enjoining American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast…

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Justice Department Hosts Ukrainian Prosecutors for Training on Investigating and Prosecuting Environmental Crimes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Justice Department Hosts Ukrainian Prosecutors for Training on Investigating and Prosecuting Environmental Crimes…

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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Louisiana Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and…

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Scrap Metal Reseller Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Corporate Tax Return

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Scrap Metal Reseller Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Corporate Tax Return A…

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Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Trip to Kenya

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Trip to Kenya On…

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders A Maryland man was…

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