KANSAS CITY, MO— A 49-year-old drug dealer with ties to a Mexican cartel was sentence on Tuesday to life in prison for drug-trafficking and an unsuccessful murder-for-hire convictions, officials said. U.S. District…
Laughter is the Best Medicine – It Boosts Immunity, Lowers Stress and More
“Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your…
Six Linked to “Pill Mill” That Sold Illegal Prescriptions for Cash and Drugs Sold on the Black Market
LOS ANGELES – Federal authorities in Texas and Southern California on Tuesday arrested five defendants linked to a narcotics trafficking ring that sold illegal prescriptions for cash and obtained drugs that were…
A Man Who a Judge Described as “Cruel and Callous” Sentenced to 10 Years for Running a Scam
LOS ANGELES – A Northern California man who defrauded 18 victims by selling website domains that he falsely claimed would generate substantial advertising revenue was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal…
Conman Who Duped Doctors and Dentists into Investing $2.3 Million Sentenced to Prison
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – An Orange County man who admitted targeting dozens of doctors and others in schemes that promised large returns on investments was sentenced to four years and nine months…
Former New Jersey Cop Sentenced for Stealing 500,000 Cigarettes and Extorting Drug Courier
TRENTON, NJ—A former Jersey City police officer was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for his role in stealing more than half a million cigarettes from a trailer and extorting $20,000…
Loan Shark Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Prying on Illegal Immigrant
FLORIDA – A former Palm Beach County resident was sentenced Friday to two years for prying on illegal immigrants by charging 180 percent on a $10,000 loan, officials said. The evidence at…
Doctor Admits Filing Nearly $13 Million in False Medical Expenses to IRS
KENTUCKY – A former doctor plead guilty Friday to filing false tax returns on which he falsely reported nearly $13 million in fictitious business expenses to reduce his taxable income, officials said….
Health Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $32 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA – A Miami owner of a home health care company pleaded guilty Friday for his role in connection with a $32 million Medicare fraud scheme. Felix Gonzalez, 45, pleaded guilty to…
Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Involving Washington Redskins Trademark
Friday, January 9, 2015 VIRGINIA – Earlier today, the government filed a notice of intervention in Pro-Football, Inc. v. Amanda Blackhorse, et al. telling the court that federal prosecutors will defend trademark…
Former Judge Admits to Accepting a Bribe For Reducing Lawsuit Damages
ARKANSAS – A former state circuit admitted Friday to accepting a bribe in exchange for reducing the amount of damages a jury assessed against a Conway, Arkansas business, officials said. Michael A….
Conservative Party Chairman Arrested for Illegally Claiming Overtime from His Employer, The Sheriffs Office
NEW YORK – Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman was arrested Wednesday on charges that he illegally claimed overtime from his employer the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, according to the U.S. Justice Department….