A Florida audiologist was sentenced to seven years and 10 months in prison today for her role in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and money laundering scheme.
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday of Florida, who also ordered Terri L. Schneider, 57, of Lakeland, Florida, to pay $2.5 million in restitution, according to officials.
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Police: Boy Killed by Arrow Probably Accidental, but Juvenile Could be Charged
West Virginia State Police said they believe the death of a 15-year-old middle school student who was struck in the head with an arrow was an accident, but a juvenile could be charged with involuntary manslaughter.
State Police said Caleb Fairchild, 15, was playing “dodging arrows” with a group of three teens in in the yard of a home near the Boone/Logan line Saturday night. An arrow struck Fairchild in the head and killed him.
Fun Facts: Ants Can Carry Objects 50 Times Their Weight, Use Heads to Plug Entrances to Keep Intruders Out
“In many ways, ants can outwit, outlast, and outplay humans. Their complex, cooperative societies enable them to survive and thrive in conditions that would challenge the individual. Here are 10 fascinating facts…
Cosmetic Surgeon Illegally Billed Insurance Companies for Tummy Tucks and Nose Jobs
A cosmetic surgeon billed insurance companies for “tummy tucks” and “nose jobs” claiming these were medically necessary procedures, according to federal authorities.
They aren’t, according to authorities.
Mastermind Who Paid Bank Employees to Steal PIN Numbers to Steal From Accounts Pleads Guilty
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A toddler got meningitis. His anti-vac parents gave him an herbal remedy. The toddler died. Now his parents are on trial.
David and Collet Stephan have a beautiful family. On that, at least, there is little debate. In the many photos they have posted online, the devout couple’s children are blond and brightly smiling and often dressed in matching outfits. Collet is pretty with a graceful posture and almond-shaped eyes. David is tall and handsome with a mane and a beard, like a classical painting of Jesus Christ.
Pimp Sentenced 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking 15-Year-Old Girl to Pay Off a Debt
During the time the teen worked in several states, she was forced by pimp to have sex an average of 10 to 12 times a night, every night, until she paid off a debt owed by another co-conspirator in this case, according to officials.
Feds: Ferguson Cops Will Undergo “Bias Awareness” Training, Uphold Constitutional Rights and Get Closer Public Scrutiny
The U.S. Justice Department finally reached an agreement with the beleaguered city of Ferguson that will ensure that police officers protect the constitutional rights of citizens, that there is oversight of the police department and that there is an avenue to protect citizens who complain about police, according to officials.
Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop L.A. Times from Buying Register and Press Enterprise Newspaper
The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today seeking to block Tribune Publishing Company, publisher of the Los Angeles Times from acquiring the Press-Enterprise and The Register, which were owned by the now-bankrupt Freedom Communications, according to federal officials.
Mother Still Waiting for Answers Regarding Investigation About Sex Texts 11-Year-Old Allegedly Got from Cop
I’m a citizen as well and I have rights too. So where’s the justice at for my daughter?” Felicia Cotton said.
It’s been a long six months for Felicia Cotton after finding text messages from a Chattanooga police officer on her preteen daughter’s phone.
“I looked at her texts and you could see where it was ongoing. I literally stopped counting at 400 texts. I stopped counting,” she said.
Cotton says Officer Robin Davenport and her 11-year-old daughter sent messages back and forth hundreds of times in September and October before she put a stop to it. She immediately turned them over to Chattanooga Police Department’s Internal Affairs division.
Police Narcotics Operation “Schrock & Awe” Nets 11 Mexican Drug Traffickers in Ohio
Law enforcement officials announced the arrests today of eleven arrests involving Mexican drug trafficking organization members.
The arrests resulted in the seizure of 10 firearms; one pound of cocaine; 145 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $150,000; 11 pounds of methamphetamine worth $150,000 on the streets and $100,000 in cash, according to officials.
Former Township Supervisor Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography, Nearly 70,000 Images
Former Harris Township Supervisor Christopher G. Lee, age 66, was convicted last week of possession of child pornography as well as obstruction of justice.