A former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officer was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison and one year of supervised release for violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force…
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Southern California Edison and Its Tree Service Contractor Alleging Negligence Involving 2020 Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest
LOS ANGELES The federal government Friday filed a complaint alleging that the Bobcat Fire – one of the largest wildfires ever in Los Angeles County – was caused by the failure of…
Four Men Guilty of $18 Million Investment Fraud, Leader Faces Up to 70 Years in Federal Prison
A federal jury in Arkansas convicted four men Thursday for their lead roles in an investment fraud and money laundering conspiracy that cheated victims out of more than $18 million. “The defendants…
Feds: Ohio Man Guilty of Threatening Arizona Secretary of State, Facing Up to Five Years in Prison
An Ohio man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending threatening communications to an election official with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. “The Justice Department has no tolerance for illegal threats that target…
Japan-Based Co. Will Pay $40 Million to Resolve Allegations of Violations of Federal Clean Air Act
Port Arthur, Texas. The Justice Department Thursday announced that Japan-based Tadano Ltd. and its subsidiaries – collectively known as the Tadano Group – will pay a $40 million civil penalty to resolve…
Calif. Health Care Provider Agrees to Pay $5 Million for Alleged False Claims to Medicaid
LOS ANGELES Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC), a California healthcare district that operates multiple healthcare providers, including a hospital and several clinics, has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve allegations that…
Five L.A. Residents Charged with Allegedly Committing 200 Thefts and Robberies of Apple Merchandise
LOS ANGELES Four men and one woman from Los Angeles County have been charged in federal criminal complaints alleging they committed nearly 200 thefts, robberies, and fraudulent transactions targeting individual sellers of…
Feds: Colorado Man Arrested for Cyberstalking Three People and Obstructing Justice
HAWAII Officials stated that a Colorado man was arrested last week and charged with cyberstalking three individuals and obstructing justice. According to the indictment filed in Hawaii, around May 2022 to August…
U.S., Other Nations Takedown Qakbot Malware That Infected More Than 700,000 Computers, Caused Millions of Dollars in Damage
Qakbot Malware Infected More Than 700,000 Victim Computers, Facilitated Ransomware Deployments and Caused Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Damage LOS ANGELES The Justice Department Tuesday announced a multinational operation involving actions…
L.A. Longtime Politician Sentenced to Federal Prison for “Shaking Down” USC University Dean to Benefit Son
LOS ANGELES According to officials, Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced Monday to three years and six months in federal prison for a bribery and fraud scheme. The longtime politician demanded benefits for his…
Retired Police Sgt. Killed Three at Biker Bar
The residence of a former Ventura police officer believed to be the shooter who opened fire inside Cook’s Corner, a motorcycle pub in Orange County, was searched Thursday. Three people were killed and six injured.
Calif. Man Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining $345,000 in COVID-19 Relief Loans
WASHINGTON D.C. A San Fernando Valley man plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining $345,108 in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans from a financial institution and the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Justice Department announced…