Cop’s Statement Could Jeopardize Investigation Into Mutilation Murder of Young Ohio Girl
TOLEDO – The brutal murder of 13-year-old Kei’Mani Latigue has left this Ohio community reeling, but a police officer’s public statements may have complicated the investigation into her death. Kei’Mani was last…
Physician Partners of America to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Unnecessary Testing, Improper Remuneration to Physicians and a False Statement in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Funds
Physician Partners of America LLC (PPOA), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, its founder, Rodolfo Gari, and its former chief medical officer, Dr. Abraham Rivera, have agreed to pay $24.5 million to resolve allegations…
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…
Statement of United States Attorney Breon Peace on the Verdict in United States v. Escobar
“I am Breon Peace, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Five years ago today, on April 11, 2017, the defendant Leniz Escobar lured five young men to…
Statement of United States Attorney Breon Peace on the Verdict in U.S. v. Roger Ng
“A short time ago, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted former Goldman Sachs managing director Roger Ng of participating in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to a Malaysian investment development…
Statement from U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins on the Acquittal of Seth Bourget and Joseph Lavorato
“While we respect the jury’s decision, today’s verdict will not deter us from bringing these difficult cases. We believe that the allegations warranted the government’s investigation and charges. Carrying a badge comes…
Former Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that, on April 6, 2022, TIANNA HART, age 32, of LaPlace pled guilty to making a false statement to the United States Small…
Statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Verdict In U.S. V. Lawrence Ray
“Twelve years ago, Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s dorm room at Sarah Lawrence College. And when he got there, he met a group of friends who had their whole lives ahead…
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee Statement on the Retirement of The Honorable John H. Rich III
PORTLAND, Maine: Following the retirement of U.S. Magistrate Judge John H. Rich III on Friday, April 1, 2022, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee issued the following statement: “During the fourteen years he…
Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Fair Housing Act Case Alleging Unlawful Exclusion of Tenants Who Do Not Speak English
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Justice Department filed a Statement of Interest today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York explaining how policies that exclude rental housing…
Statement from U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee on International Transgender Day of Visibility
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today released the following statement in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility: “As I have had the opportunity to meet transgender Mainers throughout the state, I…
Statement of U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh on Today’s Guilty Plea of Former Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia released the following statement today following the guilty plea of former Rocky Mount, Virginia Police Officer Jacob…
Sioux Falls Individuals Charged with Making a False Statement in Connection with a Purchase of a Firearm
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that two Sioux Falls, South Dakota, men and a Sioux Falls, South Dakota woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Making a…
Statement from U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins on Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Tsarnaev
“On April 15, 2013, Boston changed forever. Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin Richard, and Officer Sean Collier were murdered, while hundreds of other innocent victims were maimed and wounded. Over the course of four days,…
Statement by the U.S. Marshals ServiceRe: Recent Inspection of DC Jail Facilities
Washington, D.C. – During the week of October 18, the U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia conducted an unannounced inspection of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DC DOC) facilities…
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to False Statement to an Agency of the United States, Tax Evasion, and Bankruptcy Fraud
DETROIT – A Dearborn, Michigan husband and wife were arraigned yesterday on charges of false statement to an agency of the United States, tax evasion, and bankruptcy fraud, U.S. Attorney Dawn N.…
Statement from United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins on First Circuit Opinion in U.S. v. Sampson
You are here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 22, 2022 “Today we say the names of Philip McCloskey, Jonathan Rizzo and Robert Whitney. Three lives that were stolen. Their memories will live on. This…
KINNEAR WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FALSE STATEMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that BENITA LOUISE SMITH, 56, of Kinnear, Wyoming pleaded guilty to making a false statement relating to a sexual assault during a plea hearing before…
Former Deputy Sheriff Charged with Making False Statement While Seeking Paycheck Protection Program Benefits
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA— U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that TIANNA HART, age 32, of LaPlace was charged with making a false statement via a bill of information filed on February 15,…
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee Statement on The Honorable D. Brock Hornby Taking Inactive Senior Status
You are here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 17, 2022 PORTLAND, Maine: U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby presided over his final proceeding this afternoon in the U.S. District Court in Portland.…
Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses in Connection With Funds Received From Failed Bank
CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a Chicago attorney on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds he received from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings. PATRICK D.…