BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA The former chief financial officer of Popeyes’ Fried Chicken and Biscuits franchise restaurants plead guilty to wire fraud and embezzlement from a bankruptcy estate, according to officials. William…
Calif. Man Facing 190 Years in Prison for “Builder Bailout” Real Estate Scam
A federal jury on Friday convicted an Orange County man for leading a “builder bailout” real estate scheme that resulted in the fraudulent purchase of more than 100 condominium units around the country.
Attorney Sent to Prison for Stealing $2 Million from Clients and Filing False Tax Return
A federal judge this week sentenced a 35-year-old attorney to four years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from clients and filing a false tax return, officials announced.
Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Coercing 300 Minors to Engage in Sexually Explicit Acts
A federal judge sentenced a man from Bronx, New York to 18 years in prison for coercing and enticing minors as young as eight years old to engage in sexually explicit conduct on web cameras, according to officials.
Doctor Admits Distributing Addictive Painkillers and Transferring Off-Bank Account
A medical doctor who served as the face of a sham Los Angeles clinic plead guilty today to federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges connected to her illegal distribution of the powerful painkiller best known by the brand name OxyContin, according to officials.
FBI: “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” (Video)
In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the FBI and DEA have released “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict,” a documentary aimed at educating students and young adults about the dangers of addiction.
Former L.A. Port Police Chief Guilty of Lying, Bribery and Tax Evasion
The former chief of police for the Port of Los Angeles plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges of tax evasion and making false statements to FBI agents, officials announced.
Bosnian-Born Vermont Man Lied About Bosnia Military Service, Booted Out of U.S.
A Bosnian-born Burlington, Vermont, man surrendered his U.S. citizenship because he lied about his military service during the Bosnian war and the court cancelled his certificate of naturalization, according to officials.
Former NYPD Officer Charged with Pimping More Than 10 Prostitutes
Former New York Police Department officer Eduardo Cornejo arrested by federal agents and charged with taking women across state lines for prostitution, according to officials.
Man Pleads Guilty of Trying to Set Off a Bomb at Military Base
A man who tried to detonate a vehicle bomb at Fort Riley a military base near Manhattan plead guilty today in federal court.
February is Heart Month: 80 Million Americans Have High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association states that one in three American adults — about 80 million people — have high blood pressure, and that number is steadily climbing.