Colorado suicide prevention coordinator faces scrutiny over social media post celebrating assassination of Charlie Kirk
Denver, CO – A Colorado public health employee is facing scrutiny after comments surfaced on social media that appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jazmin Murguia, a suicide…
Nigerian woman sentenced for scamming Social Security Administration and FEMA out of nearly a million dollars
ATLANTA – Ivie Shevon Sajere has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy that defrauded the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) out of nearly $1,000,000. …
Two Americas: Chasm Grows Between Red And Blue States On Hot-Button Social Issues
Two Americas: Chasm Grows Between Red And Blue States On Hot-Button Social Issues Laurel Duggan on April 23, 2022 Polarization on social issues is creating dramatically different legal landscapes between red and…
Tampa Man Who Displayed Firearm On Social Media Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Devin Kelly (27, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Kelly faces a maximum penalty of 10…
Guatemalan Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FIDADELFO ANTONIO CAMEY-ESPANA, age 35, a native of Guatemala, was charged today in a one-count indictment with illegally using a…
Mexican Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BLANCA ESTELA AVALOS ALEJANDRO, age 41, a native of Mexico, was charged today in a one-count indictment with illegally using…
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearm That He Displayed On Social Media
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Elijah Howard (22, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Howard faces a maximum penalty of…
11 Charged With Over $1.3 Million in Social Security Administration Benefits Fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced today that federal criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals for theft of government property in connection with an investigation…
Convicted Felon Sentenced To Prison For Possessing Rifle That He Displayed On Social Media
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Christian Agosto (22, Brandon) to four years and three months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.…
Philipsburg woman admits lying to receive federal Social Security and health benefits
MISSOULA — A Philipsburg woman accused of lying about her living arrangements and assets in order to receive more Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and other federal aid than she was entitled…
Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled
OKLAHOMA CITY – David Lehman (“Lehman”), paid $122,949 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that he obtained and used Social Security benefits to which he was not entitled, announced United States…
PSEG Foundation Supports More Than 200 Nonprofit Organizations Tackling Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, Equity and Economic Empowerment
NEWARK, N.J., April 7, 2022 — The PSEG Foundation is pleased to announce its new strategic pillars of environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment. The PSEG Foundation funds grants…
BLM Leaders Are Calling The Shots On Social Media Censorship: REPORT
BLM Leaders Are Calling The Shots On Social Media Censorship: REPORT Laurel Duggan on April 5, 2022 Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) leaders reportedly used their influence with social media…
Cranford High School Student Charged for Making Social Media Threat
CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford have announced that a 17-year-old Cranford Juvenile was charged for making a social media threat involving Cranford High School after a month-long investigation. According to police,…
Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer
BAY CITY – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government funds and identity theft, stemming from his…
Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
PORTLAND Maine: A Waldoboro woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to Social Security fraud and Theft of Public Money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, from about…
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Bills Addressing Hot Button Social Issues
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Bills Addressing Hot Button Social Issues Laurel Duggan on March 31, 2022 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed three bills Wednesday restricting abortion, child sex change surgeries and…
73-Year-Old West Islip Man Posed as Young Person to Solicit Photos from on Social Media
WEST ISLIP, NY – A West Islip man used various internet chat and social media platforms to pose as a younger person in an attempt to solicit others for nude and indecent…
Honduran Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Louisiana Identification Card
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HENRY EDGARDO ORTIZ, age 42, a native of Honduras, was charged on March 25, 2022 in a one-count bill of…
Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits
HOUSTON – A 68-year-old legal permanent resident of Houston has been convicted of theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before convicting Greek…
Newaygo Woman Sentenced For Defrauding Social Security And Veterans Programs Of Over $650,000
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — A Newaygo woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court for engaging in a fraudulent scheme that targeted children’s benefits programs administered by…