A federal judge sentenced a man who threatened to kill a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement officer who came to the man’s home to ask about trash dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest to 18 months in jail, according to officials.
Lawyer for Community Activist Plans to Sue Oxnard Police for Civil Rights Violations
BY RAUL HERNANDEZ Notebookventura@gmail.com OXNARD, CALIFORNIA The lawyer representing a community activist who was given five jaywalking tickets after a protest march against police fatal shootings in Oxnard plans to file…
Federal Court Bars Businessman from Doing Tax Preparation Services
A federal court permanently barred a Florida man from owning a tax preparation business that targeted low income customers with deceptive and misleading ads, officials said.
Bill Maher: If You’re so tough, ‘go fight in Syria.’
Bill Maher ended his show Friday by talking about those “wackadoodle militiamen” up in Oregon–– doing “Redneck Lives Matter”––and comparing them to whiny liberal college protesters.
Cuban Living in Texas Sentenced to Eight Years for Credit Card Fraud Involving 1,000 Victims
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.