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Federal Jury Convicts Terrance Hines Of Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl Resulting In An Overdose Death
Greeneville, Tenn. - On June 26, 2023, following a four-day trial in the United States District Court at Greeneville, a jury convicted Terrance Lamont Hines, Jr., 41, of
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which permanently places 10 attorneys and coordinators in five designated regions…
Three Plead Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Fabio Lanzieri (61, Fort Lauderdale) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Lanzieri faces a maximum penalty…
California Truck Driver Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison After Transporting 72 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Into Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS- Dejohntae Zeche Keith Williams, 30, of California, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than
State Inmate Sentenced To 15 Additional Months In Prison For Threatening Federal Judge
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Curtis Brown (35, Indian River) to one year and three months in federal prison, to follow the completion of…
Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting and Threatening Federal Officers
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – KESHAWN KELLY, age 20, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty on June 27, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Greg G. Guidry to an indictment…
Jacksonville Man Charged With Federal Drug Offenses
Jacksonville, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Diandre Murel (29, Jacksonville) with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possessing cocaine with the…
Virtual Privacy Considerations Training
This is a 2.5-hour mini session on the FOIA's privacy exemptions and the Privacy Act. It will include: The interface between the FOIA and the Privacy Act, An
Tampa Woman Sentenced To Prison For Distribution Of Heroin And Fentanyl Resulting In Death
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Jackylin Bonifacio (38, Tampa) to four years and nine months in federal prison for distribution of heroin and fentanyl…
Quarterly FOIA Report: Third Quarterly Report for FY 2023 Due
Since January 2013, in accordance with Office of Information Policy (OIP) guidance, agencies have been reporting quarterly on four key FOIA statistics to the Department of Justice
Virtual Continuing FOIA Education
This is a 2-hour class on Continuing FOIA Education This program provides a discussion of current topics in FOIA administration, including: An update of current legal and policy
Quarterly FOIA Report: Fourth Quarterly Report for FY 2023 Due
Since January 2013, in accordance with Office of Information Policy (OIP) guidance, agencies have been reporting quarterly on four key FOIA statistics to the Department of Justice
EU-U.S. Joint Statement Following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs
On June 21, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Stockholm.
California Skilled Nursing Facility and Management Company Agree to Pay $3.825 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks to Referring Physicians
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC (Alta Vista), a skilled nursing facility in Riverside, California, and its management company, Rockport Healthcare Services (Rockport), have agreed to pay the United…
Former FBI Analyst Sentenced for Retaining Classified Documents
A former analyst with the Kansas City Division of the FBI was sentenced in federal court today for illegally retaining documents related to the national defense at her residence.
Man Convicted for Illegally Importing Ancient Mosaic
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a California man today for illegally importing from Syria a mosaic depicting the Roman demigod Hercules that is believed to be 2,000 years…
Justice Department Secures Agreement With New Jersey County to Resolve Voting Rights Act Lawsuit
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured an agreement that provides for a comprehensive Spanish-language election program for voters in Union County, New Jersey. The consent decree was…
Justice Department Releases New Tool to Manage Substance Withdrawals in Jails
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), one of six program offices within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and the National Institute of Corrections(NIC) today announced the release…
Georgia Bar and Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
A Georgia man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for evading taxes in connection with his ownership of multiple bars and a restaurant in Georgia, as well as…
Maryland Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Employment and Other Tax Crimes
A Maryland restaurant owner pleaded guilty today to willful failure to account for and pay over employment taxes and to filing a false personal tax return.
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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Justice Department Secures Agreement with San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Improve Public Sidewalk Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The Justice Department today filed a proposed stipulated order that will require the Municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico, to…
Mobile Health Application Developer Ordered to Modify Business Practices to Protect the Privacy of Consumers’ Personal Information and to Pay $100,000 in Civil Penalties
The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today announced that the government has obtained substantial injunctive…
Dentist Convicted of Unlawfully Distributing Opioids That Caused Patient’s Death
A federal jury in the Eastern District of Kentucky convicted a dentist yesterday for unlawfully prescribing opioids, including unlawfully prescribing…
Pharmacist Convicted of Stealing and Selling COVID-19 Cards
A federal jury in Chicago convicted an Illinois pharmacist on Friday for stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Doctor Convicted of Illegally Distributing Opioids and Other Drugs
A federal jury in Columbus convicted an Ohio doctor yesterday for illegally prescribing buprenorphine and other controlled substances in violation…
CEO of Education Company Sentenced for Causing Nearly $105M in Losses to Department of Veterans Affairs
An Idaho man was sentenced today to five years in prison for his role in defrauding the Department of Veterans…
Four Arrested for Tractor-Trailer Smuggling Incident that Resulted in 53 Deaths
Four Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday in San Antonio, Houston, and Marshall, Texas, for their alleged roles in a tractor-trailer…
National Enforcement Action Results in 78 Individuals Charged for $2.5B in Health Care Fraud
The Justice Department, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a strategically coordinated, two-week nationwide law enforcement…
Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to South Carolina
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division traveled to Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina on…
Permanent Injunction Imposed on Online Education Platform Company Edmodo, LLC for Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today announced that Edmodo, LLC (Edmodo) has agreed to…
Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses
A Maine man pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of children and distribution of a video depicting the sexual abuse…
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
The Justice Department today announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which permanently…
Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6…
Missouri Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Missouri Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6…
Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money…
District of Columbia Woman Found Guilty in Scheme to Steal Money From Non-Profit She Was Entrusted to Run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 District of Columbia Woman Found Guilty in Scheme to Steal Money From Non-Profit…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Unlawful Possession…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison For Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics and Use Firearms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison For Conspiracy to…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distribution of Marijuana and Oxycodone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distribution of…
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach…
