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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy rolled up his sleeve for one final time in office this week, receiving both his COVID-19 booster and annual flu shot alongside First Lady …

Queens men indicted in $2M unemployment and COVID-19 benefits fraud scheme Queens, NY — Two St. Albans residents are facing sweeping charges after investigators say they orchestrated a massive fraud …

Uber and Lyft drivers duped in $61K relief fraud case BROOKLYN, NY – A Long Island man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding New York’s Empire …

BATON ROUGE, LA – A Prairieville man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud a Louisiana childcare grant program created with pandemic relief funds, prosecutors announced. Romney …

BALTIMORE, MD – A Miami woman has been indicted on 16 federal charges for her alleged role in a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme that targeted state agencies, including the …

MIAMI, FL – The owner and captain of a South Florida scuba charter vessel was sentenced Monday to more than eight years in federal prison after a jury found him …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man has been arrested and indicted on federal money laundering charges after allegedly receiving more than $1 million through a business email compromise scheme targeting …

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Friday in a federal case accusing major media outlets of suppressing independent viewpoints related to the COVID-19 pandemic through alleged …

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory …

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory …

Trenton, NJ – Four years after the COVID-19 curve was flattened and lockdowns lifted, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over …

Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay while secretly working a second …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Extending the statute of limitations on pandemic era fraudsters who stole billions of dollars during one of America’s darkest hours should have been a bi-partisan effort. It …

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory …

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey during the crisis while also …

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal grand jury has indicted three Metro East men on 13 counts for their alleged roles in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law on Monday legislation making outdoor dining a permanent feature for New Jersey restaurants and bars. Initially implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Queens Man Charged with Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud **Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has charged Humayun Kabir with grand larceny and related crimes. He allegedly misappropriated pandemic …

CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama criticized his successor, Donald J. Trump, for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that ignoring preparedness measures resulted in hundreds of thousands …

NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint against the state of New …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey judiciary will resume enforcement of penalties for parking ticket violations starting Oct. 1, 2024, after a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move …

The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on daily life across the United States, with states implementing a range of restrictions to curb the virus’s spread. Here’s a rundown of …

White House Continues Funding Pandemic Response Staff Despite End of Public Health Emergency TRENTON, NJ — It’s not sure how many pandemic-era employees such as contact tracers are still working …

TRENTON, NJ – Joshua M. Perez, a 25-year-old resident of Trenton, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison following a series of violent crimes, including armed carjackings and …

NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak testified that a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly violated the agency’s public records policy by disposing of certain emails. The aide, Dr. …