A federal judge sentenced a Cuban citizen who was residing in McAllen to eight years and four months in prison credit card fraud, according to officials.
California Casino Admits Failing to Report Large Cash Transactions to Authorities
Casino Operator pleads guilty and will pay $2.4 million for failing to report large cash transactions to federal authorities, according to officials.
Former County Recorder Admits Accepting Bribes to Prepare Fraudulent Deed
A former clerk for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds plead to accepting a cash bribe in exchange for preparing a back-dated deed on an Oak Park home and agreeing to record it with her office, according to officials.
Former NBA Player Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Role in Ponzi Scheme
A federal judge sentenced Former NBA Player and CEO of a purported real estate development firm C. Tate George to nine years in prison on Thursday for orchestrating a $2 million investment fraud scheme, according to officials.
IRS: How to Chose a Tax Preparer Wisely
There are many con men who say they are able to prepare your taxes but haven’t a clue of what they are doing. Worse, your refund might go to the thief who…
Big Brothers/Sisters to Pay $1.6 Million for Making False Claims for Federal Grants
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corp. agreed to pay the federal government $1.6 million to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to get federal funds to help children at risk, the Justice Department announced today.
Woman Stole Identities of 50 Medical Patients to File False Tax Returns
A jury convicted a Riverside woman of stealing the identities of more than 50 patients of a residential medical facility in Long Beach formerly known as the Hillcrest Care Center.
Airline Pilot Who Allegedly Piloted Aircraft Drunk and With Passengers Arrested
Federal authorities have arrested a former captain with Alaska Airlines on federal charges of piloting a plane with passengers while under the influence of alcohol.
Female Leader of Sex Trafficking Ring Gets Life in Prison, Forfeits $2.5 Million
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the female leader of a sex trafficking ring operating in Houston to life in federal prison.
Just Saying: The Irishman, My Friend, Died
The Irishman died last weekend.
He was 82 years. He had four decades of newspaper reporting under his belt, and he was a good friend.
Former Sheriff’s Deputy Admits Beating Handyman and Lying About it to FBI
Thirty-one-year-old Justin Watson, who worked at the Sheriff’s Office in Huntsville, admitted obstructing an FBI investigation by lying about beating Robert Bryant, a handyman, officials said today.
Soldiers Sold Assault Rifles to Federal Agent Posing as Drug Cartel Member
Two National Guard soldiers who admitted that they sold military-style assault rifles and ammunition believing it would be taken to Mexico will be sentenced in April.