Miami, Florida A man who is charged with gun and cocaine trafficking will remain in jail pending his trial for allegedly possessing cocaine, a judge ruled. Last week, a South Florida federal…
JUST SAYING: The First Amendment in the United States, The “We Ain’t Going Back” Message
********************** Woman doeesn’t mince words about the voting rights of people ignites a “We Ain’t Going” message.
Four Chinese Working With China’s State Security Allegedly Targeted U.S. Intelligent Property
WASHINGTON D.C. A federal grand jury in San Diego, California, returned an indictment in May charging four nationals and residents of the People’s Republic of China with a campaign to hack into…
Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking Women from Canada with False Promises of Helping Their Modeling Careers
LOS ANGELES An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to a federal sex trafficking charge, admitting that he lured two victims – both of whom were 19 at the time – from Canada…
Woman Who Threatened Sex Trafficking Victim Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison
TEXAS An Amarillo woman was sentenced last week to 34 months in federal prison for harassing a sex trafficking victim, officials stated. Deziree Lujan attempted to dissuade her from testifying against her…
Prime Healthcare, Two Doctors Agree to Pay $37.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks
LOS ANGELES One of the largest hospital systems in the nation and two of its doctors will pay $37.5 million to resolve violations of the False Claims Act and the California False…
NY Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Running Business Scams
LOS ANGELES A New York man was sentenced Monday to three years and two months in federal prison for participating in business email scams, officials stated. This includes one scam in which…
Man Who Attempted to Enter Federal Facility in Downtown L.A. With Several Firearms Arrested
LOS ANGELES A Riverside County man who drove to a federal facility in downtown Los Angeles and attempted to enter with three firearms was charged Thursday with a federal firearms offense, officials…
Two Defendants of $1.3 Billion Fraud Scheme — One of the Biggest in South Florida — Guilty
Miami, Florida Los Angeles residents Dane Roseman, 38, and Ivan Acevedo, 44, pled guilty this week to participating in a massive investment fraud scheme, officials stated. More than 7,000 victims suffered financial…
Nineteen Indicted for Alleged Conspiracy to Traffic Heroin via Telephone Call Centers, Launder $2 Million in Profits
SANTA ANA, California Law enforcement officials Tuesday arrested 12 defendants charged in a federal grand jury indictment with conspiring to distribute at least $2 million worth of heroin. The alleged drug smuggling ring…
Seller of Forged Basquiats and Harings Arrested on Fraud Charges
NEW YORK Federal officials Monday announced the arrest of Angel Pereda for his role in a scheme to sell forged artworks purportedly created by renowned artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. …
Two Men Who Sold Counterfeited Passports and “Green Cards” Are Prison Bound
LOS ANGELES Two San Fernando Valley men who were part of an extensive scheme that make and sell counterfeit identity documents – including United States passport cards, Social Security cards and driver’s…