As alleged in a criminal complaint unsealed today in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Mohammed Khalifa, a Saudi-born Canadian citizen, who was a leading figure …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Grand Jury indicts former Creve Coeur pharmacy owner in kickback scheme
ST. LOUIS – Earlier this week a federal grand jury indicted Michael McCormac with one count of health care fraud and three counts of violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute. The …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Leading ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Terrorist Organization, Resulting in Death
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As alleged in a criminal complaint unsealed today in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Mohammed Khalifa, a Saudi-born Canadian citizen who was …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Crimes
Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling has announced that on September 30, 2021, Ahmad R. Johnson (age 42, of Milwaukee) was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for …
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A felon and known gang member previously convicted of multiple drug and larceny crimes pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for illegally possessing firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Takedown of Lane County Drug Trafficking Cell Leads to Largest Seizure of Methamphetamine in Oregon State History
EUGENE, Ore.—On September 15, 2021, a coordinated law enforcement operation targeting the leader and several associates of a Lane County drug trafficking cell led to the seizure of 384 pounds …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Kansas Woman Sentenced for Sex Trafficking a 16-Year-Old Victim
A Kansas woman was sentenced Monday in federal court for partnering with two others in a sex trafficking ring that prostituted a 16-year-old in Tulsa, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint …
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A Tulsa man was sentenced today in federal court for shooting and killing a man as he tried to flee from the defendant, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “Anthony …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Camden Man Admits Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man today admitted to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Desmund M. Walker, 36, pleaded guilty before U.S. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Government Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit for Overbilling in Federal Contracts
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc., formerly known as Airbus Defense and Space Inc. (ADSI), has agreed to pay to the United States $1,043,475 to resolve allegations that it violated …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Creve Coeur pharmacy and owner agree to pay $1,507,808.50 to resolve lawsuit alleging dispensing of controlled substances with no legitimate medical purpose
ST. LOUIS – The United States has reached a civil settlement with Olive Street Pharmacy, LLC (Olive Street) and pharmacy technician Irina Shlafshteyn (Shlafshteyn) resolving a civil complaint bringing claims …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Government Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Overbilling in U.S. Defense Contracts
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A U.S. Government contractor has agreed to settle allegations that the company improperly billed fees on U.S. defense contracts involving a number of federal agencies. Airbus U.S. …
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KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment charging a nurse from Kansas City, Missouri, with two counts of tampering with a consumer …
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BOSTON – A former Boston Police officer has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with an ongoing investigation of overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s …
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Business NewsFood & Dining
The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Rapid Expansion With Four New New Orleans Locations
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLouisville, KY – Peach Cobbler Factory company officials announce another multi-unit franchise deal in New Orleans, Louisiana. The new retail desert shops will be owned and operated by Ernest and …
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Business NewsFood & Dining
Pizza Twist: International Expansion Ramps Up and New California Unit Added
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSacramento CA – One-of-a-kind pizza chain, Pizza Twist, has just sold a new US territory while simultaneously ramping up international presence. The newest location can be found in Sacramento, California …
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Business NewsFood & Dining
Complete Your Holiday’s with Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDallas, TX – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is helping families across the country by handling the cooking this holiday season. Enjoy two Texas sized meals that will feed 10-12 people. The …
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Twin Peaks Expands Phoenix Footprint with Long-Time Franchise Partner
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPhoenix, AZ – Twin Peaks is increasing its reach and bringing more scenic views, made-from-scratch food and 29-degree beer to The Valley with the recent execution of a new franchise deal. …
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Business NewsFood & Dining
SPB Hospitality Completes Acquisition of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHouston, TX – Today, SPB Hospitality, an industry-leading operator and franchisor of steakhouses, pizza and craft brewery restaurants, announced that it has completed the acquisition of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. …
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Corrupt Department Head at Walter Reed Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Cash, Event Tickets, and Other Gratuities from a Maryland Company That Received More Than $25 Million in Government Business
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced David Laufer, age 64, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bethesda, Maryland, today to eight months in federal prison, followed by …
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The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old Missing Juvenile Vanne Chea. She was last seen at 9:30 P.M., on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, on the …
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US and World News
‘Insta Greed’: Senators Press Facebook To Address Harm To Children, Sex Trafficking
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee grilled Facebook in a hearing Thursday, pressing the tech giant to address the harms its platforms have on children and urging the passage of …
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Food & Dining
Curry Up Now Celebrates World Vegetarian Day With Free Samosas for Customers
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSan Francisco, CA – Calling all vegetarians and vegans! Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept, is celebrating World Vegetarian Day by offering a free samosa …
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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents reunited a seven-year-old child with his mother after they separated in a Mission orchard. On the early morning of …
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Tech and GamingUS and World News
Republicans Press State Department On Security Risks Posed By Chinese Cloud Services
Republicans Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Rep. Mark Gallagher of Wisconsin sent a letter to the State Department warning of the security risks posed by foreign governments’ use of …