West Haven City Employee Admits Role in Scheme to Steal Covid Relief Funds

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN BERNARDO, 66, of West Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to…

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Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba

Miami, Florida – Yesterday, a federal judge in Miami ordered that a Hialeah resident who allegedly submitted more than $4 million in fraudulent health care claims to Medicare be detained pending trial,…

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Georgia Man Sentenced in Bank Fraud Scheme that Exploited Homeless Individuals

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Georgia man who solicited, transported, and paid homeless individuals from the Providence area to cash hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit business checks in four New…

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FirstEnergy Upsizes Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer, Announces Early Tender Participation Results and Election of Early Settlement

AKRON, Ohio, June 14, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced today the early participation results of its previously announced cash tender offer (Tender Offer), and its decision to upsize the Maximum…

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Former Federal Medical Center Correctional Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation and Sexual Abuse of Inmates

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Christopher Brian Goodwin, 46, was sentenced to 135 months on Friday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, for deprivation of rights under color of law and three…

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Montrose Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Kickback Scheme

DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Jared Newman, age 44, of Montrose, Colorado, was sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for wire fraud. According…

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Eastern Panhandle woman sentenced for bank fraud

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Ana Amesquita, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day of incarceration for bank fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Amesquita, 27,…

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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme

HUNTINGTON W.Va. – A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to receipt of stolen money, for his role in a scheme that defrauded more than 200 victims, many of them elderly, of at…

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Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding

SAVANNAH, GA: Five people face charges including bank and wire fraud for allegedly using false information to secure thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. The charges, via indictments or informations, accuse…

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Florida man sentenced for unlawfully accessing IRS system and fraudulently filing tax returns

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Keith Joseph, of Miami, Florida, was sentenced today to 50 months of incarceration for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Joseph, age…

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Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Former Interior Secretary, Narrowly Wins GOP House Primary

Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Former Interior Secretary, Narrowly Wins GOP House Primary Sebastian Hughes on June 10, 2022 A Republican who served in former President Donald Trump’s cabinet won the primary for Montana’s…

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Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

BOSTON – Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward) and several related corporate entities have agreed to pay approximately $4.735 million to resolve allegations that its relationships with several physicians and physician practice…

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Jury Finds Doctor Guilty in $10 Million TRICARE Scheme

LITTLE ROCK—An Alexander doctor has been convicted for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy at the conclusion of a week-long trial. A federal jury found Joe David “Jay”…

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Former physician’s assistant indicted for health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegally prescribing controlled substances

ATLANTA – Theresa Pickering has been arraigned on federal charges of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, and distribution of controlled substances. Pickering was indicted by a federal grand jury on June…

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Fresno Business Owner Indicted for Additional Tax and Social Security Fraud Charges

A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment Thursday against Marcus Asay, 66, of Fresno, charging him with making false tax returns, and concealing a matter with an intent to fraudulently secure…

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Former local bakery owner arrested for stealing identity of deceased baby, $1.5M pandemic relief fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus woman was arrested in Utah on federal charges related to stealing the identity of a baby who died as an infant. The woman allegedly used the infant’s…

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More charges filed in nationwide fraud scam targeting elderly victims

HOUSTON – A 24-year-old Indian citizen has been taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Anirudha Kalkote is…

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FirstEnergy Amends Price and Timing of Cash Tender Offer and Announces Satisfaction of Financing Condition

AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced today that it has amended certain terms of its previously announced cash tender offer, including the price and timing as detailed…

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McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, Partner Steven J. Weinberg Elevated to Coveted Diplomate Ranking in American Board of Trial Advocates

ABOTA is an invitation-only national organization of attorneys and judges designed to further the ethical and technical improvement of legal professionals. This prestigious organization seeks out experienced plaintiff and defense attorneys to…

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Mingo County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Mingo County woman pleaded guilty today to theft of government benefits and making materially false statements to federal agents. According to court documents and statements made in court,…

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West Haven City Employee Admits Role in Scheme to Steal Covid Relief Funds

Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba

Georgia Man Sentenced in Bank Fraud Scheme that Exploited Homeless Individuals

FirstEnergy Upsizes Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer, Announces Early Tender Participation Results and Election of Early Settlement

Former Federal Medical Center Correctional Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation and Sexual Abuse of Inmates

Montrose Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Kickback Scheme

Eastern Panhandle woman sentenced for bank fraud

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme

Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding

Florida man sentenced for unlawfully accessing IRS system and fraudulently filing tax returns

Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Former Interior Secretary, Narrowly Wins GOP House Primary

Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

Jury Finds Doctor Guilty in $10 Million TRICARE Scheme

Former physician’s assistant indicted for health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegally prescribing controlled substances

Fresno Business Owner Indicted for Additional Tax and Social Security Fraud Charges

Former local bakery owner arrested for stealing identity of deceased baby, $1.5M pandemic relief fraud

More charges filed in nationwide fraud scam targeting elderly victims

FirstEnergy Amends Price and Timing of Cash Tender Offer and Announces Satisfaction of Financing Condition

McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, Partner Steven J. Weinberg Elevated to Coveted Diplomate Ranking in American Board of Trial Advocates

Mingo County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

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