ty Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug Policy Reform Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:39:44 EST As we move forward with these and other reforms, we will continue to stand and work alongside you, drawing upon your experience, relying on your expertise, and depending on your engagement to refine and strengthen each new proposal. Full Article Speech
ty German Engineering Firm Bilfinger Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Charges and Agrees to Pay $32 Million Criminal Penalty By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:44:47 EST Bilfinger SE, an international engineering and services company based in Mannheim, Germany, has agreed to pay a $32 million penalty to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by bribing government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to obtain and retain contracts Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole, Director Keith B. Alexander and General Counsel Robert S. Litt Testify Before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:31:41 EST "A key step in promoting greater public confidence in these intelligence activities is to provide greater transparency so that the American people, as well as ordinary citizens around the world, understand what the activities are, how they function, and how they are overseen." Full Article Speech
ty Therapist Pleads Guilty in Miami for His Role in $63 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:51:18 EST A former licensed mental health counselor at the defunct health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN) pleaded guilty today in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for his role in a $63 million health care fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Two Army National Guard Soldiers Plead Guilty in Connection with Bribery and Fraud Schemes to Defraud the U.s. Army National Guard Bureau By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:46:26 EST Two U.S. Army National Guard soldiers pleaded guilty for their roles in bribery and fraud schemes that caused a total of at least $70,000 in losses to the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Former Contractor of a Florida Property Management Company Sentenced to Serve Time in Prison for Wire Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:19:10 EST A former repair contractor of a Florida property management company was sentenced to serve time in prison for his participation in a wire fraud scheme related to housing repairs made under a contract between Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Two Northern California Real Estate Investors Agree to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging at Public Real Estate Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:30:33 EST Two Northern California real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty for their roles in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alabama Real Estate Developer Pleads Guilty to Filling Protected Mississippi Wetlands By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:02:28 EST Real estate developer from Fairhope, Ala., pleaded guilty today in federal district court in Gulfport, Miss., to the unpermitted filling of wetlands near Bay St. Louis, Miss., in violation of the Clean Water Act Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty NCIS Agent Pleads Guilty in International Navy Bribery Scandal By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:39:43 EST A special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) pleaded guilty today to participating in a massive international fraud and bribery scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Convergex Group Subsidiary and Two Employees Plead Guilty to Securities and Wire Fraud Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:56:57 EST A brokerage subsidiary of ConvergEx Group LLC pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty South Florida Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $10.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:12:36 EST A south Florida man has pleaded guilty today for his role in a $10.5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Former S.C. Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:38:18 EST Robin Smith, a former corrections officer at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, S.C., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Columbia, S.C., to violating the civil rights of a pre-trial detainee. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Ringleader of International Rhino Smuggling Conspiracy Pleads Guilty in New Jersey to Wildlife Trafficking Crimes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:12:51 EST Zhifei Li, the owner of an antique business in China, pleaded guilty today to being the organizer of an illegal wildlife smuggling conspiracy in which 30 rhinoceros horns and numerous objects made from rhino horn and elephant ivory worth more than $4.5 million were smuggled from the United States to China. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Energy Company to Pay $3.2 Million Penalty to Resolve Clean Water Violations in West Virginia By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:14:45 EST The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy,will spend an EPA-estimated $6.5 million to restore 27 sites damaged by unauthorized discharges of fill material Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State of New Hampshire to Expand Community Mental Health Services and Prevent Unnecessary Institutionalization By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:08:58 EST The Justice Department announced today that the United States and a coalition of mental health advocacy organizations have entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement with the state of New Hampshire that will transform New Hampshire’s mental health system by significantly expanding and enhancing mental health service capacity in integrated community settings. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Justice Department Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against Reading Parking Authority in Pennsylvania By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:39:13 EST The Department of Justice announced today that it has entered a consent decree with the Reading Parking Authority (RPA) in the City of Reading, Pa., which, if approved by the court, will resolve a lawsuit filed by the United States on June 27, 2013. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty ADM Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:40:10 EST A subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) pleaded guilty today and has agreed to pay more than $17 million in criminal fines to resolve charges that it paid bribes through vendors to Ukrainian government officials. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime for Cross Burning By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:33:20 EST Timothy Stafford, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Nashville, Tenn., for his role in the April 30, 2012, cross burning in front of an interracial family’s home in Minor Hill, Tenn. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Ohio Lobbyist Pleads Guilty for Role in Kickback and Money Laundering Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:40:04 EST An Ohio attorney and lobbyist pleaded guilty today for his role in a bribery and money laundering scheme involving the Ohio Treasurer’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Reach $35 Million Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Lending Discrimination by National City Bank By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:38:23 EST The Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a consent order today to resolve allegations that National City Bank engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination that increased loan prices for African-American and Hispanic borrowers who obtained residential mortgages between 2002 and 2008 from National City Bank’s retail offices and nationwide network of mortgage brokers. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Former Ohio Deputy Treasurer Pleads Guilty for His Role in Kickback and Money Laundering Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:33:35 EST The former Ohio deputy treasurer pleaded guilty today for his role in leading a bribery and money laundering scheme involving the Ohio Treasurer’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Four Minneapolis-based Return Preparers Indicted for Conspiracy, Aggravated Identity Theft, Preparing False Returns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:03:41 EST A 63-count superseding indictment charging Chatonda Khofi, Ishmael Kosh, Amadou Sangaray and Francis Saygbay in a conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was unsealed on Monday, December 23, in Minneapolis, Minn. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Eastern California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging and Fraud at Public Real Estate Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:25:21 EST An Eastern California real estate investor pleaded guilty today to conspiring to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Eastern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Three Northern California Real Estate Investors Agree to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging at Public Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 16:00:00 EST Three Northern California real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty for their roles in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Dallas-Based Companies Agree to Pay Civil Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Illegal Import of Vehicles By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 12:46:03 EST A Dallas-based group of companies and their owner must either stop importing vehicles or follow a comprehensive compliance plan to settle Clean Air Act (CAA) violations stemming from the alleged illegal import of over 24,167 highway motorcycles and recreational vehicles into the United States without proper documentation. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Medical Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in Multiple Health Care Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $20 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:48:35 EST The owner and operator of a Miami medical clinic pleaded guilty today in connection with multiple health care fraud schemes involving the defunct clinic Merfi Corp. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Medical Clinic Owner and Other Patient Recruiters Plead Guilty in Miami for Roles in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:55:45 EST Several patient recruiters, including a medical clinic owner, pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving Flores Home Health Care Inc., a defunct home health care company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Tennessee Men Plead Guilty to Illegally Trafficking Narwhal Tusks By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 18:03:32 EST Jay G. Conrad, of Lakeland, Tenn., pleaded guilty today in the District of Maine to conspiring to illegally import and traffic narwhal tusks, conspiring to launder money, and illegally trafficking narwhal tusks. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Justice Department Closes Investigation of Prison in Pittsburgh, Pa., After Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Works Cooperatively to Improve Security Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 16:10:43 EST The Justice Department announced today that it has closed its investigation of State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh after the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PDOC) significantly improved security policies and practices at the prison and throughout the Pennsylvania prison system. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alcoa World Alumina Agrees to Plead Guilty to Foreign Bribery and Pay $223 Million in Fines and Forfeiture By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 08:52:08 EST Alcoa World Alumina LLC, a majority-owned and controlled global alumina sales company of Alcoa Inc., has agreed to plead guilty later today and pay $223 million in criminal fines and forfeiture to resolve charges that it paid millions of dollars in bribes through an international middleman in London. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Former Desoto County, Fla., Sheriff’s Deputies Indicted for Civil Rights and Obstruction Violations Regarding the Assault of an Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 15:49:22 EST A federal grand jury in Fort Myers, Fla., indicted former Desoto County Sheriff’s Office deputies Steven Rizza and Jonathan Mause today for charges related to the violation of the civil rights of an inmate who was assaulted by Rizza at the Desoto County Jail and the ensuing obstruction of the investigation into that offense. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Two More Former Officers and Another Former Lieutenant at Roxbury Correctional Institution Plead Guilty for Conduct Related to the Assault of an Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 19:57:42 EST Edwin Stigile, formerly a Lieutenant at Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) in Hagerstown, Md., and two former RCI Correctional Officers, Tyson Hinckle and Reginald Martin, each pleaded guilty to an offense arising out of the assault of an inmate on Mar. 9, 2008. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Georgia Husband and Wife Tax Return Preparers Plead Guilty to Tax Crimes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:26:56 EST Detrick and Natashia Tucker, a husband and wife who owned and operated a tax preparation business named T&T Express Tax located in Pine Mountain, Ga., pleaded guilty today to crimes relating to the preparation of false tax returns, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Michael J. Moore for the Middle District of Georgia. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty 12th Former Officer at Roxbury Correctional Institution Pleads Guilty and Admits Assault of an Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:48:05 EST Michael Morgan, formerly an officer at Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) in Hagerstown, Md., pleaded guilty today to assaulting an inmate on March 9, 2008, announced the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Fifth Former Georgia Prison Officer Pleads Guilty in Connection with the Assault of an Inmate and the Cover-Up That Followed By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:29:37 EST Today, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia announced that Kerry Bolden, a former employee of the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) at Macon State Prison (MSP) in Oglethorpe, Ga., pleaded guilty to civil rights and conspiracy charges. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Social Worker Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft, Tax Crimes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:04:11 EST Rakecia Matrese Brame, formerly of Greensboro, N.C., and now of Grand Prairie, Texas, pleaded guilty on Jan. 10, 2014, to identity theft, tax, and fraud charges, the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Disc Jockey in Puerto Rico Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Three Minors By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:30:38 EST A former disc jockey for area high school parties pleaded guilty today in the District of Puerto Rico to producing child pornography. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Identity Theft By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:30:24 EST Nakia Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of aggravated identity theft for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division, U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Former Lorain County, Ohio, Corrections Officer Sentenced to Serve 18 Months in Prison for Repeatedly Striking Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:47:37 EST A former Lorain County, Ohio, corrections officer was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release after previously pleading guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Jury Convicts Georgia Woman for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:37:20 EST A jury in the Middle District of Georgia convicted Kimberly Michelle Banks on Jan. 14, 2014, of conspiring to file false federal income tax returns in the names of stolen identities, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Automobile Parts Installed in U.S. Cars By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:11:13 EST Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a Tokyo-based company, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a total of $56.6 million in criminal fines for its roles in separate price-fixing conspiracies involving automobile lighting fixtures and lamp ballasts installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Four Members of Jewelry Theft Ring Plead Guilty By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:53:00 EST Four men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a highly sophisticated and violent organization that targeted jewelry couriers in Georgia and Texas. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alabama Medical Clerk and Another Indicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Schemes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:05:18 EST Sasha Webb and Charlie Jackson have each been indicted for stolen identity refund fraud crimes, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Miami Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty for Role in $190 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:55:01 EST A patient recruiter for a fraudulent Miami-area mental health company, American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), pleaded guilty today for her participation in a $190 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Property Owner and Maintenance Supervisor Plead Guilty in Albany to Crimes Relating to Illegal Handling and Disposal of Asbestos By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:32:22 EST John Mills and Terrance Allen, both of Malone, N.Y., pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Albany, N.Y., to conspiracy to violate the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and substantive CERCLA counts in relation to the illegal removal, handling, and disposal of asbestos. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty for Role in $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:06:33 EST A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty for her involvement in a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Joint Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on New Reporting Methods for National Security Orders By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:07:39 EST Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Monday. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Almighty Imperial Gangster Member Convicted of Murder and Violent Crime Offenses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:18:41 EST Richard Reyes, a member of the Almighty Imperial Gangsters, has been convicted at trial for his role in violent acts as a member of a criminal street gang that operated in Northwest Indiana. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alabama Jury Convicts Current and Former Corrections Officers of Identity Theft and Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:26:18 EST Following a week-long trial, a jury in the Middle District of Alabama convicted Bryant Thompson and Quincy Walton of conspiracy to defraud the United States on Jan. 24, 2014, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ty Alabama Man Indicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:28:58 EST Deundra Milhouse was indicted for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud crime, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama announced today after the indictment was unsealed following Milhouse’s arrest. Full Article OPA Press Releases