(Note: Attorney Ron Bamieh is a prominent lawyer in Ventura County, California who has successfully tried many high-profile criminal cases. Mr. Bamieh’s law firm Bamieh & Erickson PLC handles personal injury and…
Former U.S. Congressional Office Manager Stole More than $19,000 from Government
WASHINGTON D.C. — A former office manager in the U.S. House of Representatives plead guilty Friday for illegally billing the federal government for unauthorized travel expenses, authorities said. Brian Prokes, 28, a…
Apartment Owners Will Pay Hefty Fine for Discrimination Against Families
CALIFORNIA – The owners and operators of Woodland Garden Apartments in Fremont, California, agreed to settle allegations of discrimination against families with children and pay a hefty fine. Under the consent order,…
French Citizen Sentenced to Prison for Obstructing Bribery Investigation
NEW YORK — A judge sentenced Frederic Cilins, a 51-year old French citizen, to two years in prison for obstructing a federal criminal investigation into alleged bribes to obtain mining concessions in the…
UPS Driver Arrested for Stealing Guns Being Shipped by the Company
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA– A United Parcel Service driver was arrested Friday on federal gun trafficking charges for allegedly stealing dozens of guns going through the shipping company’s Ontario hub and providing them to…
Justice Department and Albuquerque Sign Agreement to Reform City’s Police Department
ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Albuquerque signed an agreement to reform the Albuquerque Police Department, which has been criticized for its use of excessive force, including unreasonable…
Great Talkers, Extremely Intelligent and Sensitive But Not “Cuddlers” – The African Grey
“The African grey Parrot has a history with humans dating back to biblical times, a fact that is no wonder to today’s grey owners—after all, these lucky people live with one of…
Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in $74 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA — A Miami resident who owned a home health care company and was the administrator of another home health care company pleaded guilty Wednesday for her participation in a $74 million…
Trio Arrested for Allegedly Providing Help to al-Shabaab, a Terrorist Group
WASHINGTON D.C. — Three defendants were arrested Wednesday on charges of providing material support to al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization that is conducting a violent insurgency campaign in Somalia, according to…
Four Indicted for Operating a Loan Modification Scam Targeting Distressed Homeowners
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents on Monday arrested three of the four defendants who worked at Orange County businesses that allegedly offered bogus loan modification programs to financially distressed homeowners. As a…
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking
MARYLAND – A man who bragged about committing a murder to his female victims was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for sex trafficking, according to federal authorities. U.S. District…
Justice Department Reaches Agreement With the Beleaguered Newark Police Department
NEW JERSEY — The U.S. Justice Department reached an agreement with the city of Newark, New Jersey to address a pattern and practice of unconstitutional policing by the Newark Police Department, federal…