White Supremacist Gang Leader and Members and Associates Convicted on Racketeering and Murder Charges
WASHINGTON – Five members and associates of a violent white supremacist gang, the 1488s, were convicted today in Alaska by a federal jury of RICO conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping,…
Swiss Scientist Convicted by Federal Jury of Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets Belonging to GlaxoSmithKline
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Gongda Xue, 52, formerly a resident of Allschwil, Switzerland, a legal permanent resident of Switzerland and citizen of China, was convicted after…
How Ocean County Sheriff Silently Created New “Special Investigator” Unit Full of Crony Hires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Since taking office in 2014, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy has used a loophole in the state law to amass a small private police force within his department…
Cameroonian Citizen Sentenced for Online Pet Purchasing Conspiracy
WASHINGTON – A Cameroonian national was sentenced today to 21 months in prison and two years of supervised release for his role in a scheme to trick American consumers into paying fees…
La Joya residents sentenced for fraud schemes
McALLEN, Texas – The former mayor of La Joya and two others have been ordered to federal prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Former mayor Jose Adolfo Salinas,…
Financial Advisor Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Embezzlement From Client
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…
U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against A Doctor, Dentist, And Former NBA Player For Defrauding The NBA Players’ Health And Welfare Benefit Plan
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…
3 Mexican Mafia Members and 28 Associates Charged in Racketeering Indictment that Alleges Murders, Drug Trafficking and Gun Offenses
SANTA ANA, California – A 33-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charges 31 members and associates of the Orange County Mexican Mafia with racketeering offenses, two murders and six attempted…
Four Charged In Connection With Multi-Billion Dollar Collapse Of Archegos Capital Management
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Deputy United States Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field…
Defendant Convicted of Defrauding American Express of More Than $4.7 Million
BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, a federal jury convicted Jasminder Singh of bank fraud and money laundering based on defrauding American Express of more than $4.7 million…
Two Philadelphia-area Organizations Earn National Recognition for Youth Career Programs
“Philadelphia Works is very excited to win a grant from the ‘Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge,'” said Kimberly McCaffrey, manager of the youth workforce system at Philadelphia Works. “CCL systems support large-scale…
Toms River Mayor to Give $132,000 Public Job to Former Councilwoman Who Lost Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last November, the voters of Toms River sent a clear message to Mayor Maurice Hill and his splinter Republican faction when they overwhelmingly voted against Hill’s candidates, including…
Brooklyn “Bamalife” Gang Members Charged with Racketeering, Violent Crimes
BROOKLYN, NY – An East New York gang called Bamalife has seen several of its members indicted in federal court in connection with racketeering and various violent crimes over the years. According…
DOJ Paralegal Convicted of Witness Retaliation and Obstruction of Justice-Related Crimes
Earlier today, following a one-week trial, a federal jury in Brooklyn returned a guilty verdict against Tawanna Hilliard, the mother of a 5-9 Brims gang member, on charges of witness retaliation, conspiracy…
Eighth Person Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Gloucester City, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for conspiring to distribute oxycodone pills and selling Xanax pills, making him the eighth person…
Former State Unemployment Contractor and Co-Conspirator Indicted for Stealing Unemployment Insurance Benefits
DETROIT – A former contract employee with the State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and one co-conspirator, were charged today in an indictment for their roles in a scheme to steal unemployment…
Members of Brooklyn-Based “Bamalife” Gang Charged with Racketeering and Multiple Gang-Related Shootings
A 35-count, second superseding indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Darrius Sutton, also known as “Blizz Meecho,” Trava Selby, also known as “Stoney,” Andrew Simpson, also known was…