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Oroville Hospital settles kickback allegations with $10M payment
Oroville Hospital has agreed to a $10.25 million settlement with the United States and the State of California over allegations of violating the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Seminole man sentenced for accessory after murder conviction
Scott William Lanham, a 45-year-old resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role as an accessory after the fact to murder in Indian Country.
Seminole man receives life sentence for murder in Indian Country
Coker Dean Barker, a 37-year-old resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in Indian Country and an additional 120 months for firearms charges.
Long Beach man receives prison sentence for Beverly Hills jewelry store robbery
A Long Beach resident, Jimmy Lee Vernon III, has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for his role in a daylight robbery at a Beverly Hills jewelry store.
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Mount Vernon Police
The United States Department of Justice has released findings from an investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), revealing a pattern of civil rights violations.
Douglas County Judge Jeffrey Marcuzzo announces retirement after two decades
Judge Jeffrey Marcuzzo, who has served the 4th Judicial District of Douglas County, is set to retire on January 10, 2025.
LaPorte man receives ten-year sentence for possession of child pornography
Matthew Frazier, a 51-year-old resident of LaPorte, Indiana, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography.
Nebraska and Iowa residents sentenced for firearms conspiracy
Two Nebraska men and two Iowa men have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to provide false statements during the purchase of firearms.
Guatemalan national sentenced to five years for illegal reentry into U.S
A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally re-entering the United States after a prior felony conviction and deportation.
Plains man receives five-year sentence for firearm possession
A Plains man, Zen York Lowther, 36, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Joseph F. Zahradka remembered for distinguished military career
Joseph F. Zahradka, aged 81, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Coalition formed by 19 attorneys general targets gun industry accountability
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the formation of a multistate coalition aimed at addressing gun violence by holding members of the firearms industry accountable.
Newberry County man indicted for gun charge after fatal shooting of SLED K9
A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted James Robert Peterson, 37, from Prosperity, South Carolina, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
North Myrtle Beach man arrested for child sexual exploitation charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of George Conner Edd, a 19-year-old from North Myrtle Beach.
Former railways CEO pleads guilty in fraud conspiracy
Jeffrey McWhorter, the former President and CEO of Palmetto Railways, has admitted to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.
Suburban Chicago man receives over 19-year sentence for child pornography production
A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Caregiver charged with exploiting vulnerable adults in North Charleston
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Elisa R. Niles, a 42-year-old caregiver from North Charleston.
Florida woman charged in multi-county organized retail theft operation
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Lourdes Rodriguez with organized retail theft in Central and South Florida.
Former Kentucky officer sentenced to 18 months for civil rights violations
A former police officer from the Manchester Police Department, Shawn Curry, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for civil rights violations. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier handed down the sentence on Wednesday.
Florence County man arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Maston Arthur Williams, a 25-year-old resident of Johnsonville, South Carolina.