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New task force targets government contract fraud in Ohio
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has announced the formation of a new interagency task force aimed at preventing procurement fraud and ensuring supply chain integrity.
Peter D. Leary resigns as U.S. attorney for Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary has announced his resignation from the Middle District of Georgia, effective January 11, 2025.
Mingo County man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
Cameron Drake Newsome, a 25-year-old resident of Williamson, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of producing child pornography.
South Dakota partners with USD for enhanced drug court participant support
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Second Circuit Drug Court has announced a partnership with the University of South Dakota (USD) to enhance support for treatment court participants.
Gang members receive sentences for armed robberies across Virginia
Five men associated with the United Blood Nation gang have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting convenience stores in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Do Hyeong Kwon extradited from Montenegro to face US fraud charges
Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs PTE, Ltd., has been extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face federal fraud charges.
Virginia doctor settles fraud case with $625K payment
Dr. Scott Saffold of Virginia Beach and his practice, Chesapeake Bay ENT, P.C., have agreed to a $625,000 settlement in a civil fraud case.
Attorney General secures $10M settlement over alleged Medi-Cal fraud
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the owners of R&B Medical Group, Universal Diagnostic Laboratories, and Southern California Medical Center for submitting false claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Attorney General Nessel urges Michigan residents to monitor their free weekly credit reports
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to take advantage of free weekly credit reports available from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Holyoke man sentenced to prison in armed drug trafficking case
Burlington, Vermont – Javon Calderon, a 21-year-old from Holyoke, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison followed by an eight-year supervised release.
Drummond dismisses criminal charge against Oklahoma City police officer
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today dismissed a criminal charge filed by Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicky Behenna against Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Joseph Gibson in connection with an Oct. 27 incident involving Mr. Lich Vu. Drummond entered an appearance in the case on Monday, Dec. 23, effectively taking over the prosecution.
AG Nessel Provides Guidance on How to File a Consumer Complaint
As the holiday scam campaign nears its end, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to ensure Michiganders know how to contact the Consumer Protection Team to file a complaint.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Lindsay Automotive Dealerships
- Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his Consumer Protection Division, together with the Federal Trade Commission, filed charges against Lindsay Management Company, three Lindsay automotive dealerships – Lindsay Ford, LLC; Lindsay Motors, LLC; and Lindsay Chevrolet, L.L.C. – and individual defendants Michael Lindsay, John Smallwood, and Paul Smyth.
Thomas McGonigle, Shawn Tucker Named to 2025 Delaware 222 List by Delaware Business Times
Delaware partners Thomas McGonigle and Shawn P. Tucker were recognized by the Delaware Business Times in its second annual 2025 Delaware 222 list.
U.S. Attorney comments on Bourbon Street attack investigation
On January 2, 2025, United States Attorney Duane A. Evans released a statement regarding the recent attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Brooklyn man sentenced for violating federal sex offender registration requirements
Elliot J. Santiago, a 25-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release for failing to provide information about his interstate travel as required by the Sex Offender Registration...
U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $28M in FY 2024
In the fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reported collections amounting to $27,882,120.34 from civil and criminal actions.
Former Maple Ridge employee sentenced for exploiting vulnerable adults
Lilac Rain Brown-Fisher, a former employee at Maple Ridge Memory Care in Vermont, has been sentenced for the felony of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Philadelphia men sentenced for armed robbery involving shooting
Two Philadelphia men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in an armed robbery and shooting incident that took place in West Philadelphia in 2022.
U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces resignation effective January 17
United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced her resignation, effective January 17, 2025.