Inland Empire Man Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bid-Rigging Scheme to Obtain Contracts to Provide Food to Federal Prison Facilities
LOS ANGELES – A former contractor at a food supply company has agreed to plead guilty to a felony bid-rigging charge, admitting that he conspired with a person at another food…
Justice Department Investigation Leads To Shutdown Of Largest Online Darknet Marketplace
SAN FRANCISCO – The Justice Department announced today the seizure of Hydra Market (Hydra), the world’s largest and longest-running darknet market. In 2021, Hydra accounted for an estimated 80% of all darknet…
Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to 36 Months In Prison for Decades-Long Theft from Charleston Real Estate Company
Charleston, South Carolina — Karen Rhett, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and false statements on tax documents. Rhett formerly…
Mississippi Doctor Convicted of Hospice Fraud
Greenville, MS – A federal jury convicted a Cleveland, Mississippi doctor on Monday of Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud following a two week trial for his role in referring and certifying patients…
Baltimore Man Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Cares Act Paycheck Protection Plan Loans While on Probation and Pre-Trial Release and Defrauding Businesses of Over $1,000,000
Baltimore, Maryland –Keon Ball, age 45, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in relation to multiple identity theft schemes and fraud schemes—including schemes conducted…
Former CEO of Shreveport Federal Credit Union Sentenced on Federal Charges
SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Helen Godfrey-Smith, 72, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote for making and using…
Vallejo Woman Agrees to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Food Stamp and Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dorothy Natividad, of Vallejo, has paid $116,900 in damages and civil penalties to resolve allegations that she knowingly made false statements to obtain benefits from both the Food Stamp/Supplemental…
Two Years and $300,000 Later, Defiant New Jersey Gym Owners Get their License Back
BELLMAWR, NJ – The owners of the Atilis Gym, located in Bellmawr got some good news this week. After two years of fighting local, state, and county agencies, Ian Smith and Frank…
Texas Gov. Abbott Gives GOP A Chance To Turn Key Congressional District Red
Texas Gov. Abbott Gives GOP A Chance To Turn Key Congressional District Red Sebastian Hughes on April 5, 2022 Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas announced Monday that an emergency special election…
SUYO, Single-Origin Craft Pisco, Makes its American Debut with Skurnik Distribution
Peruvian-American Duo Launches SUYO Pisco in Eight States NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 — Peruvian Pisco is a clear, all-natural spirit made from 100% grapes by single-distilling freshly fermented natural wine. It is…
CAMP Introduces First Disney Themed Experience – Mickey & Friends: An Extra Big Adventure
Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 15th and fans can sign up here to learn more and receive alerts about this magical adventure coming to CAMP. D23 and Disney…
American Wave Machines and ProSlide Align to Bring Surfing to Developments Worldwide
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., April 5, 2022 — American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM) – the wave technology pioneer and worldwide leader in surf pool development – and ProSlide Technology Inc. – the industry leader…
‘Biden Can Replace Him’: Liberals Call For Firing Of Merrick Garland
‘Biden Can Replace Him’: Liberals Call For Firing Of Merrick Garland Harold Hutchison on April 4, 2022 Criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland over the pace of the investigation into the Jan.…
Uyghur Activists Cry Foul Over NBA’s Return To Chinese Audiences
Uyghur Activists Cry Foul Over NBA’s Return To Chinese Audiences Philip Lenczycki on April 4, 2022 China resumed broadcasting NBA games Wednesday after a 17 month hiatus. Uyghur activists have condemned the…
TracFone Wireless to Pay $13.4 Million to Settle False Claims Relating to FCC’s Lifeline Program
WASHINGTON – TracFone Wireless Inc. (TracFone) has agreed to pay $13.4 million as part of a civil settlement to resolve allegations that TracFone violated the False Claims Act by signing up more…
Mercer County Man Sentenced for Retaliating Against Federal Officer
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A Mercer County man was sentenced to five years in federal prison today for retaliating against a federal law enforcement officer by filing a fraudulent lien and attempting to…
Hampton, Iowa Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Related Unemployment Fraud
A Hampton, Iowa woman who received unemployment benefits in other people’s names pled guilty on March 24, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Stephanie Mendenhall, age 53, from Hampton, Iowa was…