The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $700,000 agreement with Covenant Transport Inc. (Covenant), as well as the affiliated entity Transport Management
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U.S. Trustee Program Provides Nearly 10,000 Language Interpretation Sessions in Fiscal Year 2023 for Debtors with Limited English Proficiency – es
Consistent with its commitment to access to justice for all, the U. S. Trustee Program provided 9,910 free telephone interpretation sessions for debtors with limited
Director Rosie Hidalgo Delivers Remarks to the Fifth General Assembly of the National Congress of American Indians’ 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace – es
Thank you very much to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and President Fawn Sharp for the opportunity and honor of addressing the Fifth
Australian Online Casinos’ Compulsory Player Pre-Verification Measure Implemented – es
Before Australian people can gamble online, operators now need to have customer pre-verification in place before they can create an account for the player. Thanks
Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Victims in Northern Ohio – es
A priest was sentenced today to life in prison for sex trafficking in northern Ohio. A federal jury in Toledo, Ohio, previously found defendant Michael
Two Corporate Executives Convicted in First-Ever Criminal Prosecution for Failure to Report Under Consumer Product Safety Act – es
On Nov. 16, a Los Angeles jury convicted two corporate executives of conspiracy and failure to report information related to defective residential dehumidifiers that had
Backpage Principals Convicted of $500M Prostitution Promotion Scheme – es
A federal jury in Phoenix convicted three former owners of Backpage. com yesterday of multiple counts of promoting prostitution business enterprises and multiple counts of
Foreign National Convicted of Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy – es
A federal jury in Beaumont, Texas, convicted a Romanian national today for plotting to traffic hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from the United States in
Revolutionizing the Live Casino Industry with its Next-Gen Games – es
In today’s evolving live casino industry, standing out from the crowd requires innovative and forward-thinking approaches. Enter Beter LIVE, the next-gen live casino famous for
Pharmacy Owners and Doctor Convicted for $145M Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion Scheme – es
A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims
Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force Holds Its First Summit to Discuss Strategies to Combat Emerging Threats – es
Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) hosted its first summit to convene its law enforcement partners from across
Two Men Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Sell Sanctioned Iranian Petroleum – es
Zhenyu “Bill” Wang, 42, of Dallas, and Daniel Ray Lane, 42, of McKinney, Texas, were convicted at trial on Nov. 15 on charges of attempting
Chief Compliance Officer Sentenced for $50M Medicare Fraud Scheme – es
A Florida man was sentenced today to four years and six months in prison and ordered to pay $21. 7 million in restitution for his
Two Texas Men Sentenced to Prison for Firearms Trafficking to Mexico – es
Two Texas men were sentenced to prison for their roles in firearms trafficking to Mexico. “Traffickers in fully automatic firearms from the United States to
COVID-19 Relief Fraudster Convicted of Bank Fraud – es
A federal jury in Boise, Idaho, convicted a Georgia woman today for fraudulently obtaining and misusing a $338,958 Paycheck Protection Program loan that the Small
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Arizona Prison System Resolving Discrimination Against Incarcerated People with Vision Disabilities – es
The Justice Department announced today that the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) has agreed to adopt systemwide reforms to correct and prevent
Doctor and Clinic Owner Sentenced for $5M Pill Mill Scheme – es
A doctor and a clinic owner were sentenced yesterday for their roles in a pill mill scheme. Jonathan Rosenfield, M. D. , 40, of Atlanta,
Ninth Defendant Convicted of Federal Conspiracy Against Rights and Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) Offenses for 2020 Washington, D.C., Clinic Invasion and Blockade – es
A Massachusetts woman was found guilty today of federal civil rights conspiracy and violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act).
Court Enjoins Two Utah Companies from Distributing and Manufacturing Adulterated and Misbranded Dietary Supplements – es
A federal court on Nov. 15 enjoined two Utah-based companies from distributing and manufacturing adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements, the Justice Department announced. In a
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen Delivers Remarks at the Jails and Justice Support Center Launch – es
Thank you, and good morning. It’s a privilege to join Associate Attorney General Gupta and my colleagues from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and
Justice Department Secures Agreement with New York City Health Care System to Resolve Allegations of Employment Discrimination – es
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYCHH), which provides health care
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and National Institution of Corrections Launch First of its Kind Resource to Assist Nation’s Jails in Providing Wrap-Around Services – es
The Justice Department, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a program office of its Office of Justice Programs, and the National Institute of Corrections
Justice Department and Department of Education Announce Successful First Year of New Student-Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Process – es
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department, in close coordination with the Department of Education, announced today a successful first year of the new process for handling
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at Jails and Justice Support Center Event – es
Thank you so much, Karhlton. I’m very pleased to join you today. I want to thank Sheriff Quiroz and everyone at the Arlington County Sheriff’s
Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to 96 Months for Sexually Abusing Multiple Female Inmates – es
A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) correctional officer was sentenced today to 96 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for
Readout of Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer’s Visit to Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg – es
On Nov. 13, Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer and members of her team visited Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Petersburg, which has a medium-security and low-security Federal
Chicago-Area Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to False Tax Return Scheme – es
An Illinois woman pleaded guilty today to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns. According to court documents and statements made
Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking – es
A superseding indictment was unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang with racketeering (RICO)
Registered Sex Offender Convicted of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material – es
A federal jury in Pittsburgh convicted a Pennsylvania man today for possessing modified child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of child celebrities. According to court documents
Two Puerto Rican Men Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime Against a Latina Transgender Woman and Obstruction of Justice Charges – es
Two Puerto Rican men were sentenced today to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release each for federal charges of conspiracy to
High-Ranking MS-13 Fugitive Arrested on Terrorism Charges – es
At the conclusion of a removal hearing, a federal court in Houston, Texas ordered Elmer Canales-Rivera, aka Crook de Hollywood, a high-ranking leader of La
Brand Ambassadors: Africa’s Fusion of Music and Sports Betting – es
A Brand Ambassador is a representative appointed by a company to endorse and promote its products or services. Often, these ambassadors are influencers who have
Former Gary, Indiana, Police Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force in Violation of Federal Civil Rights Laws – es
A former officer with the Gary, Indiana, Police Department (GPD) was sentenced today to one year and a day in prison and one year of
California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Owner and Management Company Agree to $45.6 Million Consent Judgement to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks to Referring Physicians – es
Prema Thekkek, her management company, Paksn Inc. , and six skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) owned by Thekkek and/or operated by Paksn have agreed to enter
Pennsylvania Owners of a Landscape and Excavation Firm Plead Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud – es
A Pennsylvania man and woman pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to defraud the United States related to their efforts to evade paying employment taxes. According
U.S.-EU Joint Statement Following the U.S.-EU Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs – es
On Nov. 13 and 14, the U. S. -EU Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs took place in Washington, D. C. The United States
Justice Department Secures Over $900,000 Agreement with National Staffing Agency to Resolve Claims of Hiring Discrimination – es
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with Kforce Inc. (Kforce), a staffing agency with 36 offices across the United
How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego – es
The complex legal landscape can make finding the right personal injury attorney in San Diego an uphill battle. However, knowing what to look for can
Colorado Home Health Care Owner Charged with Employment Tax Crimes – es
A federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment yesterday charging a Colorado woman with willfully failing to account for and pay over employment taxes
Former San Jose State University Director of Sports Medicine Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Female Student Athletes – es
A former San Jose State University (SJSU) Director of Sports Medicine was sentenced today in the Northern District of California to 24 months in prison,
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Judges of the Data Protection Review Court – es
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today held a formal investiture ceremony for the Data Protection Review Court (DPRC) at the Justice Department, formally swearing in
Three Men Sentenced for $54M Fraudulent Prescriptions Scheme – es
Three men were sentenced today in connection to a $54 million bribery and kickback scheme involving TRICARE, a federal program that provides health insurance benefits
Appraiser in Billion-Dollar Fraudulent Tax Shelter Sentenced to A Year in Prison – es
A North Carolina man was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for his role in conspiring to defraud the United States in a syndicated
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on U.S. Funds to International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine – es
The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following today’s announcement by the U. S. Department of State that the United States
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking Offenses – es
A South Carolina man pleaded guilty today in the U. S. District Court for the District of South Carolina to one count of sex trafficking