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Peruvian national extradited over alleged call center fraud scheme targeting US consumers
A Peruvian national, David Cornejo Fernandez, has been extradited to the United States and appeared in a federal court in Miami.
Attorney General Moody provides tips to avoid charity scams on Giving Tuesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued advice for Floridians to prevent falling victim to charity fraud on Giving Tuesday.
Cruise agrees to $500K fine for false report influencing federal probe
Cruise LLC, a San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company, has agreed to resolve a criminal charge in federal court for submitting a false report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
U.S. Attorney hosts meeting on healthcare fraud prevention efforts
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted the annual meeting of the Western District's Health Care Fraud Working Group.
Waterloo woman sentenced for defrauding banks out of nearly $250K
A woman from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for her involvement in a check fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $250,000 being stolen from three financial institutions.
Oklahoma AG appeals ruling blocking anti-ESG law
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court regarding a lower court's decision that blocked the enforcement of the state's anti-ESG law.
Queens man receives 15-year sentence for robbing bank while on parole
Earlier today, Gerald DeRosse was sentenced to 15 years in prison by United States District Judge William F. Kuntz II at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn.
Minnesota man sentenced for escaping custody
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison following his escape from the Gerald R. Hinzman Center.
State AGs urge Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina, along with a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general, has called on the United States Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the next United States Attorney General.
Denver companies settle $2M kickback allegations under False Claims Act
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced settlements totaling over $2 million involving Denver-based Assure Holdings Corp., its subsidiary Assure Neuromonitoring LLC, and several individuals.
Las Vegas man receives 51-month sentence for $7 million loan fraud
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for defrauding loan lenders out of more than $7 million.
Army soldiers charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers have admitted guilt, and a third soldier has been charged in connection with obtaining fraudulent loans through a COVID-19 relief program while stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia.
Southwest Airlines ends certain DEI practices after legal challenge
America First Legal (AFL) announced that Southwest Airlines Co. has agreed to cease certain employment practices following a complaint regarding alleged discriminatory actions.
Tiverton man receives life sentence for 2022 Newport bar murder
A Tiverton man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Yordi Arevalo, which occurred in 2022.
Florida man pleads guilty in multi-million-dollar investment fraud schemes
Thomas Aaron Signorelli, a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges including bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, theft of government property, destruction of...
Wilmington man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Daryl Cromartie, a 32-year-old resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Nashua man indicted for robbery and transporting stolen vehicles across state lines
A Nashua man has been indicted for robbery and the interstate transportation of stolen vehicles and money, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.
Interest rate on 2025 judgments set at 11
The State Court Administrator has announced the interest rate for judgments entered in 2025.
Assistant Attorney General Clarke discusses police reform progress at anniversary event
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke recently delivered remarks at an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Justice Department’s Police Reform Statute.
Wallingford residents charged with distributing fentanyl mixed with xylazine
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has...