Lisa O. Monaco
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Recent News About Lisa O. Monaco
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NH Learning Solutions settles $975K false claims suit over GI Bill benefits
The Justice Department has announced that NH Learning Solutions Corp. (NHLS) will pay $975,000 to settle allegations of submitting false claims for educational benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The suit was filed in December 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. -
Justice Department sues LA Fitness over alleged disability discrimination
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against Fitness International LLC, known as LA Fitness, alleging disability discrimination at its gym and fitness clubs. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. It accuses LA Fitness of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal access to public accommodations, including gyms and fitness centers, for individuals with disabilities. -
Former police lieutenant convicted for civil rights violations
A former police lieutenant from New Castle, Indiana, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges of using excessive force against individuals in custody and obstructing justice through witness tampering. Aaron Jason Strong, aged 47, was convicted following evidence presented at trial which demonstrated his physical abuse of a suspect and two pretrial detainees. He also made false statements to an Indiana State Police detective during an investigation into allegations against him. -
Justice Department resolves discriminatory hiring claims with Durham Fire Department
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the City of Durham, North Carolina, to address claims that the city's fire department's hiring practices violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The department alleges that the written test used by the Durham Fire Department (DFD) discriminates against Black candidates. -
California man sentenced for fraudulent tax preparation causing $28M IRS loss
A California man, Salvador Gonzalez, has been sentenced to six years in prison for preparing false tax returns. Gonzalez operated Grace’s Lighthouse Resource Center Inc., a return-preparation business in Corona, for over ten years. During this period, he consistently claimed false deductions on thousands of returns, including charitable donations and medical expenses, which reduced the income taxes his clients owed. -
Massachusetts business owner pleads guilty to payroll tax crimes
A Massachusetts business owner, Kenneth Marston of Kingston, has admitted guilt to charges of failing to collect and pay payroll taxes. The charges relate to his management of Bowmar Steel Industries Inc., a steel fabrication company, and Teleconstructors Inc., which specializes in cellular phone tower installations. -
G7 ministers meet in Italy to address global security threats
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco attended the G7 Interior Ministers Meeting in Mirabella Eclano, Italy, on October 3-4. During the meeting, she emphasized the significance of international cooperation in maintaining the rule of law and addressing global threats.