Virginia Dr. Javaid Perwaiz knew exactly how to scare and manipulate his patients—by telling them they had cancer or were at serious risk for it, according to officials. The scary news, combined…
Category: American Justice
Landlord Accused of Killing Tenants Over Unpaid Rent
A landlord reportedly shot his tenants to death last week over a dispute regarding rent, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Feds: Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Porn, Some Involving Toddlers
LOS ANGELES James Davolt, 53, of Templeton, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty on June 4 to receipt of child pornography and distribution of child pornography, according to officials. U.S. District Judge…
Doctor Arrested on Federal Narcotics Charges for Issuing Prescriptions Without Medical Need after Telemedicine Sessions
Los Angeles A High Desert physician was arrested on charges of illegally dispensing prescriptions for often-abused controlled substances – including opioid-based medications – during telemedicine sessions with “patients” from across the United…
Santa Barbara Man Charged with Murdering His Two Young Children in Baja, California
LOS ANGELES A Santa Barbara man was charged today with taking his two young children to Rosarito, Mexico and killing them, according to federal prosecutors. Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, allegedly killed…
Missouri Man Indicted for Hate Crime, Shooting Victim with Handgun
A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, returned a two-count indictment charging a Missouri man with hate crime and firearm violations for shooting a teenager with the intent to kill because…
Woman Guilty for Her Role in Illegally Getting $250,000 in Unemployment Benefits from California
Las Vegas A Santa Clarita woman pleaded guilty today to her role in a conspiracy to use other peoples’ personal information — without their consent — to unlawfully apply for and obtain…
Telemedicine Co. Owner Accused of $784 Million Health Care Fraud, Illegal Kickback and Tax Evasion
New Jersey A federal grand jury returned indicted a Florida owner of multiple telemedicine companies with orchestrating a health care fraud and illegal kickback scheme The scheme involved the submission of over…
Audit the Audit: Former Cop Challenges Police Officer’s Behavior
Audit the Audit looks at what happens when a former cop challenges a police officer who stopped him for allegedly speeding after using his patrol car’s spotlight while traveling in the opposite…
Arkansas Sheriff Guilty of Beating Inmates in Custody
A federal jury convicted the Sheriff of Franklin County, Arkansas Monday on two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Anthony Boen,…
Former Police Officer Admits to Helping Stepfather Distribute Cocaine, Facing up to 20 Years in Prison
EL PASO A former El Paso police officer plead guilty Monday to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, officials stated. According to court documents, Monica Garcia, 24, conspired with Fred Saenz, her stepfather and…
Former L.A. Cop Indicted for the Fatal Shooting of Mentally Disabled Man, Wounding Parents at Costco
OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday charged a former Los Angeles Police Department officer in the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old mentally disabled man at Costco. Felony charges were filed…