ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Albuquerque signed an agreement to reform the Albuquerque Police Department, which has been criticized for its use of excessive force, including unreasonable…
Great Talkers, Extremely Intelligent and Sensitive But Not “Cuddlers” – The African Grey
“The African grey Parrot has a history with humans dating back to biblical times, a fact that is no wonder to today’s grey owners—after all, these lucky people live with one of…
Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in $74 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA — A Miami resident who owned a home health care company and was the administrator of another home health care company pleaded guilty Wednesday for her participation in a $74 million…
Trio Arrested for Allegedly Providing Help to al-Shabaab, a Terrorist Group
WASHINGTON D.C. — Three defendants were arrested Wednesday on charges of providing material support to al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization that is conducting a violent insurgency campaign in Somalia, according to…
Four Indicted for Operating a Loan Modification Scam Targeting Distressed Homeowners
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents on Monday arrested three of the four defendants who worked at Orange County businesses that allegedly offered bogus loan modification programs to financially distressed homeowners. As a…
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking
MARYLAND – A man who bragged about committing a murder to his female victims was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for sex trafficking, according to federal authorities. U.S. District…
Justice Department Reaches Agreement With the Beleaguered Newark Police Department
NEW JERSEY — The U.S. Justice Department reached an agreement with the city of Newark, New Jersey to address a pattern and practice of unconstitutional policing by the Newark Police Department, federal…
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Applying for Millions of Dollars in Loans
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – An Orange County businessman plead guilty to federal charges related to a series of fraud schemes that include one in which he worked with his criminal defense attorney to…
Former Bank Of America Employee Sentenced To Prison For Taking Bribes
LOS ANGELES – A former Bank of America employee was sentenced Monday to two years and six months in federal prison for taking more than $1.2 million in bribes to approve artificially…
Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Millions of Dollars from Doctors and Dentists
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – An Orange County man pleaded guilty to defrauding dozens of doctors and others of more than $2 million in separate schemes that promised large returns on investments in the…
Former Mayor of Rosemead Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case
LOS ANGELES – The former mayor of the City of Rosemead was sentenced Monday to a year and nine months in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted witness tampering and making…
Mastermind of Bank Heist That Used Staged Kidnapping and Fake Bomb Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
LOS ANGELES – The mastermind of a bank heist who conspired with a former assistant manager of a Bank of America branch in East Los Angeles was sentenced Monday to 14 years…