Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests 3 Individuals Charged with Conspiracy to Communicate a False Distress Signal

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On July 14, 2022, a federal grand jury sitting in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Harold Carrion Butter, Justinita Butter, and Miriam Delgado-Serrano…

East Bay Mail Bomber Sentenced To 40 Years

SAN FRANCISCO – Ross Gordon Laverty, convicted of multiple felonies for mailing two improvised explosive devices with the intent to injure or kill his targets, was sentenced today to 40 years (480…

California Man Sentenced to Six Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that George D. Licata, 44, of Vista, California, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska. United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced…

Putnam County Convicted Felon And Registered Sex Offender Indicted For Possessing An Explosive

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Paul Bryan McCorkle (54, Interlachen) with possession of an explosive by a convicted felon. If convicted,…

Mount Airy Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs, Obstruction of Justice and Firearms Offenses

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RAYDELL SCOTT, age 45, of Mount Airy, Louisiana, pled guilty on June 14, 2022 to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and…

Jacksonville Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Firearms And Ammunition

Jacksonville, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Stephan Leon Marshall (34, Jacksonville) with possessing two firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted,…

The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Justice Department Launch Investigation of Maryland Department Oof State Police Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that the Justice…

Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of “Molly”

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK –Rory R. Williams, aka “Wildman,” aka “Wild,” aka “Man,” aka “Shawn Carter,” age 45, of Syracuse, New York, pled guilty yesterday to distributing N-Ethylpentylone, also known as “molly,” a…

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Hit With Lawsuit For Hiding Records On ‘Hostile Takeover’ Of Key Regulator

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Hit With Lawsuit For Hiding Records On ‘Hostile Takeover’ Of Key Regulator Gabe Kaminsky on July 14, 2022 President Joe Biden’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is being sued…

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Accused Tops Shooter On Federal Hate Crimes And Firearms Charges

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, NY – A federal grand jury today returned a 27-count indictment charging Payton Gendron, 19, of Conklin, New York, with 14 violations of the Matthew Shepard…

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RENALDO RUFFIN, age 29, of New Orleans, pled guilty on July 12, 2022 to violations of the Federal Gun Control Act. Specifically,…

Connecticut Ophthalmologist Pleads Guilty to Five-Year Health Care Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Connecticut doctor pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. Dr. Donald Salzberg, 67, of Avon, Conn., pleaded…

Houma Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs and Firearms Offenses

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MORGAN BURL III, age 42, of Houma, Louisiana, pled guilty on July 13, 2022 to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and…

Holyoke, Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Armed Drug Trafficking

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Daeshawn Jones, 21, of Holyoke, Massachusetts was sentenced on July 12 in United States District Court to 47…

BioReference Laboratories and Parent Company Agree to Pay $9.85 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Illegal Remuneration to Referring Physicians

BOSTON – BioReference Health, LLC, formerly known as BioReference Laboratories, Inc., (BioReference) and OPKO Health, Inc. (OPKO) have agreed to pay $9.85 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act.…

BioReference Health LLC, formerly known as BioReference Laboratories, Inc., (BioReference), and OPKO Health, Inc. (OPKO) have agreed to pay $9.85 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act arising from…

Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Interstate Drug Conspiracy

FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA —Brodus Bernard Gregg, 68, of Conway, South Carolina, was convicted following a two-day jury trial in federal court for participating in an interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracy that operated for several…

Former Louisiana State Senator and Chair of a State Political Party Charged with Wire Fraud for Role in Nearly Seven-Year Scheme to Defraud Campaign Entity, Donors, and Political Party Organization

NEW ORLEANS – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that former Louisiana State Senator and Chair of State Political Party “A”,KAREN CARTER PETERSON, age 52, from New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged today…

Georgia woman indicted for COVID-19 scheme that fraudulently netted more than $2 million

SAVANNAH, GA: A Gwinnett County woman has been charged in a federal indictment with leading a scheme to submit dozens of fraudulent applications for COVID-19 small business relief funding. Ashlee Parker, 39,…

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