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Florida Man Indicted for Federal Sex Trafficking Offenses
A federal grand jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, returned an indictment charging a Florida man with 10 counts of sex trafficking.
FACT SHEET: Justice Department Efforts to Protect Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice
In the year since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Justice Department has worked with commitment and urgency to defend the reproductive freedoms that are protected…
Nigerian National Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison for International Scheme That Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims
A Nigerian national, who was previously extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom, was sentenced to 82 months in prison on June 21, 2023 for his role in…
Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Trip to Colombia
From June 20 to 23, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, to meet with Colombian counterparts, law enforcement…
Justice Department Announces Charges Against China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Arrests of Executives in Fentanyl Manufacturing
The Justice Department today announced the arrest of two individuals and the unsealing of three indictments in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York charging China-based companies and their…
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 take critical steps towards making its public sidewalk system accessible…
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 relief protecting consumer privacy against Easy Healthcare Corporation (Easy Healthcare),…
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 morphine that caused his patient’s death.
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 of the Controlled Substances Act.
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 Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit program, in the…
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 smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deceased and
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 action that resulted in criminal charges against 78 defendants for…
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 June 23 and June 24 to continue the
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 a permanent injunction and a $6 million civil penalty in…
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 of children.
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 places 10 attorneys and coordinators in five designated
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 Capitol Breach Defendant Accused of Joining Push Against Law Enforcement…
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 Capitol Breach Defendant Accused of Joining Push Against Law Enforcement…
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 She Was Entrusted to Run WASHINGTON – Rowena Joyce Scott,…
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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Owner of Car Parts Remanufacturing Company Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Owner of Car Parts Remanufacturing Company Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crime Did…
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at Hoover Institution Announcing National Security Cyber Section
I’ve been in this job a little over a year and a half. Every day I sit with the Attorney…
Federal Jury Convicts Three Defendants of Interstate Stalking of Chinese Nationals in the United States and Two Defendants of Acting or Conspiring to Act on Behalf of the People’s Republic of China
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Federal Jury Convicts Three Defendants of Interstate Stalking of Chinese Nationals in the…
Gerard R. Vetter Appointed Acting U.S. Trustee for Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Gerard R. Vetter Appointed Acting U.S. Trustee for Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Delivers Keynote Address at the Brookings Institution’s Center on Regulation and Markets Event “Promoting Competition in Banking”
Merger Enforcement Sixty Years After Philadelphia National Bank Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Aaron, for that kind introduction.…
Justice Department Announces New National Security Cyber Section Within the National Security Division
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Readout of Justice Department Convening with National Public Defense Organizations Hosted by the Office for Access to Justice
Related Content SpeechDirector Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice Delivers Remarks at the Black Public Defender Association…
Man Convicted of $54M Bribery and Kickback Scheme Involving Fraudulent Prescriptions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 16, 2023 Man Convicted of $54M Bribery and Kickback Scheme Involving Fraudulent Prescriptions A federal…
Canadian Man Convicted in Multimillion-Dollar Psychic Mass-Mailing Fraud Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 16, 2023 Canadian Man Convicted in Multimillion-Dollar Psychic Mass-Mailing Fraud Scheme A federal jury in…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder Conspiracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 16, 2023 Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder Conspiracy An Illinois woman pleaded guilty today for…
Lab Billing Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Unnecessary Respiratory Panels Run on Seniors Receiving COVID-19 Tests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 16, 2023 Lab Billing Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Unnecessary Respiratory Panels…
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Justice Department Findings of Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the City of Minneapolis
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. My name is Kristen Clarke. I’m the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division…
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks on Justice Department Findings of Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the City of Minneapolis
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Attorney General Garland. I want to thank the city and MPD for their cooperation with…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on Justice Department Findings of Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the City of Minneapolis
Remarks as Delivered Good morning, everyone. Here with me today are Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Assistant Attorney General for…
Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the City of Minneapolis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 16, 2023 Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
