or Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the 15th Annual National Action Network Convention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:53:59 EDT "I promised them I would never forget – just as I know you have not forgotten. On this, of all nights, let us dedicate ourselves, as Dr. King would expect us to do, to this new struggle," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
or Miami-Based Health Care Clinic and Its Owners and Operators Sentenced for $50 Million Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:53:37 EDT The owners and operators of Biscayne Milieu, a Miami-based mental-health clinic, and the clinic itself were sentenced today for their participation in a Medicare fraud scheme involving the submission of more than $50 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Four Former Executives of Lufthansa Subsidiary Bizjet Charged with Foreign Bribery By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 17:48:35 EDT Charges were unsealed today against four former executives of BizJet International Sales and Support Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, which provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, for their alleged participation in a scheme to pay bribes to government officials in Latin America. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Chinese Business Executive Convicted for Illegal Trade in Rhino Horn By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 18:26:29 EDT Shusen Wei, 45, a citizen of China, pleaded guilty today in Miami federal court to charges stemming from his involvement in the smuggling of a carved rhinoceros horn from the United States to China. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or U.S. Obtains Permanent Injunction Against New York Dietary Supplement Firm’s Operations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:42:11 EDT U.S. District Court Judge Joseph F. Bianco entered a consent decree of permanent injunction between the United States, Kabco Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its CEO and President Abu Kabir. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former Federal Fugitive Pleads Guilty in California to Massive Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme in Connection with Nationwide Foreclosure Scam By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:49:46 EDT A former Los Angeles resident, who fled to Canada and was a federal fugitive for 12 years, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft and bankruptcy fraud in connection with leading a nearly 15-year foreclosure-rescue scam that fraudulently postponed foreclosure sales for more than 800 distressed homeowners. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Founder and President of Labor Union Sentenced to 76 Months for Stealing from Union’s Treasury and Pension Fund By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:48:02 EDT The founder and president of the National Association of Special Police and Security Officers (NASPSO) was sentenced to 76 months in prison today for stealing union treasury and pension funds. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Challenges Joint Contracting on Behalf of South Dakota Chiropractors By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:48:33 EDT The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with Chiropractic Associates Ltd. of South Dakota (CASD), an association comprising approximately 80 percent of all practicing chiropractors in South Dakota. The settlement prohibits CASD from jointly determining prices and negotiating contracts with insurers on behalf of competing chiropractors. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Highlights Tax Division’s Enforcement Results By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:22:08 EDT With the annual tax filing deadline approaching on April 15, the Justice Department today announced highlights of its work during the past year to defend and enforce the nation’s tax laws Full Article OPA Press Releases
or New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Corruptly Endeavoring to Obstruct the IRS and Preparing False Tax Return By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:30:59 EDT Eric Majette, 52, a tax return preparer and owner and operator of the Berrisford Group, located in Somerville, N.J., pleaded guilty today to corruptly endeavoring to obstruct and impede the Internal Revenue laws and to preparing a false tax return. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Indicted in Texas for Role in Records Falsification Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 18:31:32 EDT A former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG) special agent in charge and another special agent were indicted in the Southern District of Texas late yesterday for their roles in a scheme to falsify records and to obstruct an internal field office inspection. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the White House Gun Safety Event By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:22:20 EDT "I recognize, as you do, that there’s no single prescription for addressing these challenges and confronting their underlying causes. But I also know that those whose lives have been impacted by gun violence – the victims and the survivors – are depending on us," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
or Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Accountable Care Organization Working Group Issues Summary of Activities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:16:44 EDT The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued a joint summary of the activities of the Accountable Care Organization Working Group, which took place between October 2011 and March 31, 2013. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Settles Race and National Origin Lawsuit Against Lee County, Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:34:08 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with Lee County, Fla. that, if approved by the district court, will resolve allegations that the county discriminated against three Hispanic employees on the basis of race and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Fifty-Seven Charged with Operating Illegal Online Sports Gaming Business By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:44:39 EDT Thirty-four individuals and 23 entities have been indicted and accused of operating an illegal sports bookmaking business that solicited more than $1 billion in illegal bets. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Member of Internet Piracy Group “IMAGiNE” Sentenced in Virginia to 23 Months in Prison for Criminal Copyright Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:35:20 EDT A member of the Internet piracy group “IMAGiNE” was sentenced today to serve 23 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Assistant Attorney General for Administration Lee J. Lofthus Testifies Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:52:46 EDT "The Department of Justice continuously and rigorously seeks ways to operate more efficiently and cost effectively, so that our funds are available for the critical national security and law enforcement activities that impact the Nation," said Assistant Attorney General Lofthus. Full Article Speech
or Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division Kathryn Keneally Testifies Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:50:59 EDT "The prosecution of SIRF crimes is a national priority, and, together with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to look for the most effective ways to bring this conduct to an end and to punish these wrongdoers," said Assistant Attorney General Keneally. Full Article Speech
or Former Army Soldier Indicted on Bribery and Related Charges for Facilitating Thefts of Fuel in Afghanistan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:05:57 EDT Stephanie Charboneau, aka Stephanie Shankel, 34, of Fountain, Colo., formerly a Specialist in the United States Army, has been indicted in the District of Colorado for her alleged role in assisting the thefts of fuel in Afghanistan and laundering the proceeds of crime. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former Regional Director of Federal Protective Service Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes from Government Contractor By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:07:11 EDT Derek Matthews, 46, of Harwood, Md., pleaded guilty today to accepting bribes from a government contracting company in exchange for using his position to help the company find and win contracts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Canadian Citizen Pleads Guilty in Connection with Costa Rica-Based Business Opportunity Fraud Ventures By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:34:28 EDT Kerry Michael Deevy pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami to 13 counts of an indictment pending against him, including one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and nine counts of wire fraud. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former New Jersey Resident Convicted of Preparing False Tax Return By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:13:05 EDT Ashraf Hassan-Gouda, a former resident of Mays Landing, N.J., pleaded guilty to one count of assisting in the preparation of a false federal individual income tax return. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Director of Human Rights Enforcement Strategy and Policy for the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section Eli M. Rosenbaum Speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 2013 Days of Remembrance By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:13:44 EDT "For more than three decades now, my colleagues and I at the United States Department of Justice have been deeply privileged to pursue justice on behalf of Jewish victims of the Holocaust and also on behalf of victims of Nazi crimes committed against other groups," said Director Rosenbaum. Full Article Speech
or Statement of Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer on Changes to Antitrust Division’s Carve-Out Practice Regarding Corporate Plea Agreements By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:11:27 EDT Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer in charge of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued the following statement today on changes to the division’s carve-out practice regarding corporate plea agreements. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department and Council of State Governments Identify States Cutting Correction Costs While Reducing Recidivism and Improving Safety By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:01:13 EDT The Department of Justice and the Council of State Governments (CSG) highlight 17 states that have cut corrections costs while reducing recidivism and improving public safety. With funding from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), staff from the CSG Justice Center – in partnership with the Pew Center on the States – worked with lawmakers, policymakers, and a wide range of justice system professionals and stakeholders from each state to identify crime and corrections trends and formulate strategies that would save money and improve safety. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Arizona Businessmen and California Attorney Convicted for Hiding Millions in Secret Foreign Bank Accounts at UBS AG and Pictet & Cie By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:08:35 EDT A jury convicted Stephen M. Kerr and Michael Quiel yesterday on federal tax charges stemming from their failure to disclose secret offshore bank accounts in Switzerland. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or North Carolina Man Charged in Odometer Tampering Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:21:41 EDT In an information made public today, the United States charged Francis Marimo, of Raleigh, N.C., with two counts of odometer tampering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or California Businesswoman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Conceal Israeli Bank Accounts By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:11:08 EDT Guity Kashfi of Los Angeles, was charged today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California with conspiracy to defraud the United States. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Quarterly Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:23:01 EDT "Today, I am firmly committed – as I know everyone here is committed – to keep the promises we’ve made to the American people, and especially to survivors and victims’ families in communities like Newtown," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
or Justice Department Sues to Permanently Enjoin Florida Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:18:27 EDT The Justice Department filed suit today asking the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to permanently bar Osvaldo J. Diaz from preparing federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Northern California Real Estate Investor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging at Public Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:36:12 EDT A Northern California real estate investor has agreed to plead guilty for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Foreign Bribery Charges Unsealed Against Current and Former Executives of French Power Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:43:59 EDT Charges have been unsealed against one current and one former executive of the U.S. subsidiary of a French power and transportation company for their alleged participation in a scheme to pay bribes to foreign government officials. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Eight Current or Former Macon State Prison Officers Charged in Conspiracy to Assault Inmates By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:51:12 EDT Deputy Warden James Hinton and seven former members of the Correctional Emergency Response Team at Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Ga., were charged with federal civil rights, conspiracy or obstruction offenses arising out of incidents in which inmates were allegedly assaulted by officers in order to punish the inmates for prior misconduct. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on the Ongoing Investigation into Explosions in Boston By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:31:25 EDT The Attorney General released the following statement today on the ongoing investigation into the explosions in Boston. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former Investment Banker and His Associate Plead Guilty in San Francisco to Insider Trading Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:03:08 EDT A former San Francisco investment banker and his college friend both pleaded guilty today for their roles in an insider trading scheme involving two impending corporate mergers. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:06:28 EDT "We use our tools—criminal and civil enforcement, together with focused and effective competition advocacy—to ensure that consumers get the full advantage of our free-market economy," said Assistant Attorney General Baer. Full Article Speech
or Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the White House Forum on Increasing Access to Justice By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:30:50 EDT "Five decades have passed since Dr. King laid down those immortal words. Yet, as we come together today, his work remains our common pursuit," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
or Justice Department Files Lawsuit in Illinois Against County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County and Cook County to Enforce the Employment Rights of Army Reserve Member By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:20:28 EDT The Justice Department announced today the filing of a complaint alleging that the County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County and Cook County willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by failing to allow U.S. Army Reserve Member Latoya Hayward to lawfully contribute to her pension for the time she was serving in the armed forces. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Settles with Apple Tree Children’s Center in Norwalk, Iowa By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:39:23 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement with Apple Tree Children’s Center of Norwalk, Iowa, to remedy alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against Owners and Managers of Rental Homes in Mississippi for Discriminating Against Families with Children By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:53:26 EDT The Justice Department announced today that Marcus Manly Magee III, Ina Magee and their company, M.M. and S. Inc., have agreed to pay $27,000 to settle a lawsuit involving violations of the Fair Housing Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Tennessee Salvage Company Owners and Operators Plead Guily to Conspiring to Violate the Clean Air Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:36:02 EDT Three owners and operators of a Tennessee salvage and demolition company, A&E Salvage, Inc., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Greeneville, Tenn., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Former Tuscaloosa Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation for Sexually Assaulting a Woman By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:50:07 EDT Jason Glenn Thomas, 34, a former sergeant with the city of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Police Department, pleaded guilty today to a criminal civil rights charge for using his authority as a law enforcement officer to sexually assault a woman. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Florida Man Indicted on Drug Conspiracy and Sex Trafficking Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:36:10 EDT A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Andrew Blane Fields, 62, of Lutz, Fla., with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, namely Oxycodone, Dilaudid and Morphine; three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion; and two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary Speaks at the National African American Drug Policy Coalition National Spring 2013 Summit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:58:54 EDT "The issues you’re discussing here at this summit – the intersection of drugs and crime, gang and youth violence, the future of juvenile justice – are all issues the Department of Justice and my office, the Office of Justice Programs, are working diligently to address," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Leary. Full Article Speech
or Attorney General Eric Holder Testifies Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:04:34 EDT "In the days ahead – as my Justice Department and FBI colleagues continue to work closely with our federal, state, and local partners to investigate the tragedy that took place in Boston on Monday – your continued support will be more critical than ever," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
or Cement Manufacturer Agrees to Reduce Harmful Air Emissions at Colorado Plant By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:23:31 EDT The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that CEMEX, Inc., the owner and operator of a Portland cement manufacturing facility in Lyons, Colo., has agreed to operate advanced pollution controls on its kiln and pay a $1 million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with City of Jacksonville, Fla., to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:34:05 EDT The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the city of Jacksonville, Fla., to improve access for people with disabilities to civic life in Jacksonville. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Ralph Lauren Corporation Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation and Agrees to Pay $882,000 Monetary Penalty By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:12:13 EDT Ralph Lauren Corporation (RLC), a New York based apparel company, has agreed to pay an $882,000 penalty to resolve allegations that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by bribing government officials in Argentina to obtain improper customs clearance of merchandise. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Clean Air Act Settlement with Wisconsin Utilities to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50,000 Tons Annually By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:50:30 EDT The Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced a Clean Air Act (CAA) settlement with Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) that will significantly reduce air pollution from three coal-fired power plants located near Portage, Sheboygan, and Cassville, Wis. Full Article OPA Press Releases
or Florida Woman Sentenced to Serve 72 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Prescription Drugs Over the Internet By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:16 EDT Lina Rodriguez, 34, was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to serve 72 months in prison, followed by 24 months of supervised release, for operating and facilitating the operation of an Internet-pharmacy business that illegally shipped over $1.5 million of pharmaceuticals since July 2007 to U.S. and overseas purchasers. Full Article OPA Press Releases