Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction…
Jury Finds Little Eagle Man Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Related Charges
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that Kimo Little Bird, Sr., age 40, of Little Eagle, South Dakota, was found guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, Felony Sex…
Guatemalan National Convicted After Nine-Day Federal Trial for Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Related Charges
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Feliciano de Jesus Diaz-Martinez, a/k/a Alex, age 43, of Owings Mills, Maryland, yesterday for sex trafficking of a child, enticement of a minor to engage…
Stoughton Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Stoughton man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related small business loans from several financial institutions. Yves Montima, 53, pleaded guilty to one count…
Leicester Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment and Loan Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Leicester man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Worcester in connection with his involvement in loan and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) fraud schemes. William, Cordor, 26, pleaded guilty…
Pharmacist to pay $275,000 to settle claims related to the alleged unlawful dispensation of controlled substances
SAVANNAH, GA: The former owner of a Bryan County pharmacy has agreed to settle claims that he and his pharmacy unlawfully dispensed controlled substances despite the presence of red flags indicating that…
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today in connection with his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Omar Thompson, 39, of Paterson, N.J., pleaded guilty to…
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Texas woman pleaded guilty today to her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently claim COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Donna Wasson, 37, of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty to three counts…
Florida Man Admits Role in $1 Million Kickback Scheme Related to Genetic Testing
NEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to receive kickbacks and bribes from laboratories in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic tests, Acting…
Rhode Island Man Arrested for Unemployment Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was arrested today in Michigan and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain over $450,000…
Lawrence Woman Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Lawrence woman was sentenced today in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Raquel Pena, 40, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court…
Stoneham Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
BOSTON – A Stoneham man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance using stolen personal information. Daniel Maleus, 33, pleaded guilty to one count…
Final Defendant Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Related to a Conspiracy to Steal Mail
Baltimore, Maryland – Dominic Jerry Robinson, age 27, of Parkville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to the federal charges of conspiracy to steal mail and mail theft in connection with various fraud schemes. …
15-year-old arrested for drug related shooting, armed robbery in Boyton Beach Home Depot parking lot
BOYTON BEACH, FL – A 15-year-old boy is facing four counts of attempted murder following a shooting in a shopping center parking lot off Southwest 8th Street on Wednesday. Savonlavell Huggins of…
Man Arrested in North Carolina on Georgia Criminal Charges Related to the Sex Exploitation of Children
Jonesboro, GA – On Monday, October 25, 2021, Laine Mullins, age 28, was arrested by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) on four Georgia arrests warrants for the Sexual Exploitation…
North Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material and Related Charges
NORTH, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kirkland Lee Craven, 21, of North, S.C., on four charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.…
Camden Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Walter Clyde Huggins, 45, of Camden, S.C., on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. Internet Crimes…
14 Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Related Crimes in Racine, Wisconsin, and Elsewhere
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on October 20, 2021, a federal indictment was unsealed that charged thirteen Racine-area individuals with conspiracy to…
14 Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Related Crimes in Racine, Wisconsin, and Elsewhere
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on October 20, 2021, a federal indictment was unsealed that charged thirteen Racine-area individuals with conspiracy to…
Fraudster Convicted in Maryland After Seven Day Trial for Federal Money Laundering Conspiracy Charges Related to International Fraud Scheme
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Eunice Nkongho, a/k/a “Eunice Bisong,” age 40 of California, on October 15, 2021, after a seven day trial, for conspiracy to commit money laundering and…
Aiken County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Matthew Ramon Drayton, 23, of Aiken, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes…
Three Men Arrested and Face Charges Related to the Oct. 9 death of a Tulsa Man
Three men face federal charges related to the alleged homicide of a Tulsa man whose body was discovered in his front yard Oct. 9, 2021, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Stephen…
Pickens County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Jamal Jones, 46, of Easley, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of…
Hudson Woman Pleads Guilty to Crimes Related to Social Security Disability Benefits
CONCORD – Jane B. Smith, 65, of Hudson, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to attempted wire fraud and making false statements, Acting United States Attorney…
Beech Island Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Michael Black, 40, of Beech Island, S.C., on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. Internet…
Kentucky Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Related to Referrals for Drug Testing at Greensburg, PA Lab
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of health care fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Varanise C. Booker, 66,…
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