Warning Issued to Spring Breakers Regarding Deadly Fentanyl in ‘Street Drugs’
TRENTON, NJ – As spring break nears, many students plan trips to destinations like the Caribbean and Mexico for a much-needed break from academics. Yet, there’s a lurking danger: the presence of…
UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS’ JOINT STATEMENT REGARDING UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISION IN OKLAHOMA v. CASTRO-HUERTA
This morning the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This decision holds that the State of Oklahoma has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government to prosecute non-Indians…
United States Attorneys’ Joint Statement Regarding United States Supreme Court Decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta
This morning the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This decision holds that the State of Oklahoma has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government to prosecute non-Indians…
Statement from U.S. Attorney Rachael. S. Rollins Regarding the Dismissal of Charges Against Yanzhi Chen
“Along with her husband, Haoyang Yu, Yanzhi Chen was charged by indictment in September 2020 with participating in a scheme to defraud Mr. Yu’s former employer, a Massachusetts company called Analog Devices…
Statement by United States Attorney Ashley C. Hoff Regarding Migrant Deaths in Tractor Trailer Incident Yesterday Evening
SAN ANTONIO – “San Antonio first responders and law enforcement discovered a tragic and disturbing scene yesterday evening on the southwest side of San Antonio. Dozens of immigrants were found dead or incapacitated…
Nursing Director Pleads Guilty to Lying to Federal Agents Regarding Production of Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccine Cards
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —Tammy Hutson McDonald, 53, of Columbia, has pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents about the production of fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that…
SFPD Chief Scott available TODAY at 4:30 p.m. for interviews regarding multiple arrests made in connection with two homicides and violent crimes in San Francisco 008-22
Media Advisory In response to requests for interviews, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott and Lt. Kelvin Sanders will be available at San Francisco Police Headquarters at 4:30 p.m. today to…
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Issues Statement Regarding Two Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputies Shot in the Line of Duty
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — United States Attorney Will Thompson issued the following statement regarding Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Baker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday, June 3,…
Redding Woman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Lying to Federal Agents Regarding Kidnapping and Defrauding the Victim
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Redding woman has signed a plea agreement admitting that she planned and participated in her own hoax kidnapping and agreeing to plead guilty to making materially false statements…
Statement of United States Attorney Breon Peace Regarding New Federal Ghost Guns Rule
In May 2021, the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a proposed rule to curb the proliferation of ghost guns—privately made firearms that are increasingly being recovered…
Two Men Sentenced Regarding Unlawful Transportation of Illegal Aliens
Gulfport, Miss. – Two Mexican nationals were sentenced for unlawful transportation of an alien within the United States (aiding and abetting), announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca, Chief Patrol Agent Jason E.…
DOJ and Port of Edmonds resolve complaint regarding violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Seattle – The U.S. Department of Justice and the Port of Edmonds, Washington have resolved a complaint that the Port violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it altered the parking…
Judge sentences remaining former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer regarding undercover officer’s assault from 2017
ST. LOUIS – Christopher Myers, 30, of St. Louis, Missouri appeared before United States District Court Judge John A. Ross on today’s date. Myers pleaded guilty to willfully depriving another of their…
Kohl’s says it engaged with over 20 parties regarding strategic alternatives
BOSTON – Department store operator Kohl’s Corp, which rejected two separate takeover bids earlier this year, said on Monday that it had contact with more than 20 parties and signed confidentiality agreements…
Shasta County Woman Arrested for Lying to Federal Agents Regarding Kidnapping and Defrauding the Victim Compensation Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sherri Papini, 39, of Redding, was arrested today on charges of making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and engaging in mail fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert,…
Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church
DAYTON, Ohio – Charles Edward Severt, Jr., 52, of Xenia, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $370,000 in Social Security disability benefits and for…
Republicans want answers from TSA to why immigrants allowed to use arrest warrants to travel
Republican lawmakers have demanded the Biden administration answer questions regarding alternate forms of identification the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it accepts from migrants traveling throughout the country. Republican Texas Rep. Lance…
Diabetic Shoe Company Agrees to Pay $5.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Regarding “Custom” Shoe Inserts
Miami, Florida – Foot Care Store, Inc. d/b/a Dia-Foot (Dia-Foot), a diabetic shoe company based in Wellington, Florida, and its President and CEO Robert Gaynor, have agreed to pay $5,538,338 to settle…
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Religious Discrimination Regarding School Choice
Harold Hutchison and Kendall Tietz on December 8, 2021 The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Carson v. Makin, a case that carries national implications regarding religious freedom as it relates…
Cypress medical sales representative agrees to settle allegations regarding neurostimulator devices
HOUSTON – A 47-year-old medical sales representative has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle allegations that he assisted in causing the submission of false claims, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. …
Wise County Woman Sentenced for Failing to Disclose Information Regarding Social Security Benefits
ABINGDON, Va. – A Norton, Virginia woman was sentenced today to 3 months in prison for failing to disclose information that would have affected her right to continue receiving Supplemental Security Income…
Navajo woman sentenced to five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter regarding the death of her child
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Tonya Mae Dale, 29, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced in federal court on Oct. 25 to five years in prison for involuntary…
Atlanta pharmacy to pay $4.6 million to settle False Claims Act allegations regarding compound medications
ATLANTA – Curant, Inc., which owns pharmacies in Smyrna, Georgia and St. Petersburg, Florida, along with its owners and related entities, agreed to pay $4.6 million to resolve allegations that they violated…
REPORT: Training Urged New Jersey Teachers To Track Conversations With Parents, Students Regarding The COVID-19 Vaccine
New Jersey teachers said they were instructed during a teachers union training to log conversations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine with parents and students, Fox News reported. The training provided by Made to…
Former U.S. Military Pilot Charged With Making False Statements on National Security Background Forms Regarding Foreign Contacts
SAN DIEGO – A former U.S. Army helicopter pilot-turned-civilian-contractor appeared in federal court in San Diego yesterday to face charges that when he was required to make disclosures during national security background…
Former federal probation officer pleads guilty to false statements regarding performance of supervisory duties
AUGUSTA, GA: A former U.S. Probation Officer for the Southern District of Georgia admitted he lied about performing his supervisory duties. Enoch Eller Jr., 47, of Augusta, pled guilty to one count…
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