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.
Mojo.com: Top 10 Dumbest Criminals
Here are three of the nominees: Bank robber who called the bank ahead of time to say that he planned to rob them and told them to have the money ready when he got there.
Another crook who murdered a man wrote a novel about it and gave details in the book that only the killer would have known. Police discovered in this guy’s computer that he planned to kill another person to tie in with the next novel he planned to write.
A burglar who fell asleep at the house he was burglarizing.
Former Controller Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $208,000 from Non-Profit
A federal judge sentenced a 36-year-old man to a year in prison for stealing $208,307 from his employer, Elder Outreach, a non-profit health care organization.
Man Facing Up to 20 Years in Prison for Supplying Terrorists With Military Equipment
A Syrian born naturalized U.S. citizen is facing up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in May for violating sanctions imposed on Syria, according to officials.