NC Woman Arrested for Selling Unapproved Remedies for Covid-19
Diana Daffin, 68, of Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested today and charged with violating the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act by selling unapproved
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Former DEA Agent Convicted of Conspiracy, Conversion of Property
A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent and a former DEA task force officer were convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in New
Youth Soccer Association Treasurer Admits Stealing $100,000
A Beaver County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today
Las Vegas Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana
Rita Aramyan of Las Vegas, Nevada, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Aramyan appeared today before United States
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Stalking & Kidnapping Wife
A Texas man pleaded guilty today in connection with kidnapping and stalking his then wife, and his subsequent efforts to prevent her testimony in
NFL Player Charged in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
A National Football League (NFL) player has been charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more
Herbalife Nutrition to Pay Over $122 Million
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (Herbalife), a U.S.-based publicly traded global nutrition company, has agreed to pay total penalties of more than $122
California Man Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A California man was arrested today and charged with fraudulently seeking over $8.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Attack the White House
Hasher Jallal Taheb, 23, of Cumming, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to destroy, by fire or an explosive, a building owned by or
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $3 Billion to Resolve Criminal Investigations
Wells Fargo & Company and its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., have agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve their potential criminal and civil
Four Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Steroids
Four individuals have been arrested, four locations searched, and several motor vehicles and bank accounts seized today during a series of early
Two New Yorkers indicted For Passing Counterfeit Currency
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Daumoniqe Jackson, age 22, and Christopher De Codio, age
Harvard Professor Charles Lieber Charged With Two Chinese Nationals
The Department of Justice announced today that the Chair of Harvard University’s Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department and two Chinese nationals
Former Police Detective & FBI Task Force Officer Indicted for Bribery
A veteran detective for the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Police Department, who was also a task force officer with the FBI and a member of the Cumberland
Where Do I Start When Charged With A Crime?
Have you been arrested or charged with a crime? In this article, we are going to discuss one of the basic things that everyone should immediately
Former UVA Football Player Sentenced for $10 Million Fraud
A former University of Virginia football player was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for a $10 million investment fraud scheme and a separate
Eight Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Conduit Campaign Contribution Case
Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed against the CEO of an online payment processing company, and seven others, charging them with conspiring to
119 Illegal Aliens Prosecuted For Stealing Identities of Americans
Jackson, Miss. – U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announced today that 119 illegal aliens have been prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office since the
San Diego Man Sentenced for Politically Motivated Arsons
Daniel Hector Mackinnon was sentenced in federal court today to seven years in prison for committing two politically-motivated arsons, including one
Oil Executives Plead Guilty for Roles in Bribery Scheme
The former CEO and chief operations officer (COO) of a Monaco-based intermediary company have pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to corruptly
Armenian Citizen Pleads Guilty in For-Profit U.S. Visa Fraud Scheme
A man residing in Glendale, California, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to unlawfully bring in aliens and visa fraud for his role in a multi-year
Ponzi Scheme on University of Georgia’s Campus
A former University of Georgia undergraduate student pleaded guilty today for his role in a $1 million Ponzi scheme that targeted investors, including
Second Parent Sentenced to Prison in College Admissions Scandal
A California businessman became the second parent to be sentenced to prison today in connection with his involvement in the college admissions case
Wells Fargo Bank Banker Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Leopoldo Lara Aguilera, a former Wells Fargo personal banker, pleaded guilty in federal court today to money laundering conspiracy and bank fraud
Former Virginia Tech Professor Sentenced for Grant Fraud
Yiheng Percival Zhang, a former Virginia Tech professor studying artificial sweeteners, was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court to time served,
Houston Attorney Convicted of Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme
A Houston, Texas, attorney was convicted today of one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and three counts of tax evasion, announced
Professional Skateboarder Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges
Robert Lorifice, a North County professional skateboarder, and his then-girlfriend Elizabeth Alexandra Landis, pleaded guilty in federal court today
Former NFL Player Charged with Illegal Firearms
A former Kansas City Chiefs NFL football player, who was tasered twice while struggling with officers and resisting arrest, was charged in federal
Two From Akron Sentenced For Using Counterfeit $100 Bills For Ipads, Apple Watches
Two men from Akron were sentenced to prison for using more than $38,000 in counterfeit $100 bills to buy iPads, Apple Watches and other items at
Jewelry Robber Extradited From Colombia & Sentenced
A Colombian national arrested in Colombia and extradited to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 33 months in prison in federal court for
Mastermind of $1.3 Billion Investment Fraud Scheme Charged
The U.S. Attorneys Office announced, Sherman Oaks, California native, Robert Shapiro, 61, pled guilty to orchestrating and leading a massive
Former Sheriff of Philadelphia Sentenced to Prison
The former Sheriff of Philadelphia John Green, 72, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to serve five years in prison followed by one
Federal Government Resumes Capital Punishment After Nearly Two Decades
Attorney General William P. Barr has directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to adopt a proposed Addendum to the Federal Execution
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, Sentenced to Life in Prison
Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, known by various aliases, including “El Chapo” and “El Rapido,” was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Brian M.
Florida Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Pornography Copyright Scheme
A Florida attorney was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for his role in a multi-million dollar fraud
Merrill Lynch Enters into Corporate Resolution
Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc. (MLCI), a global commodities trading business, has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve the government’s investigation
California Husband & Wife Indicted on Charges of Forced Labor
An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of California following the arrests of Nery A. Martinez Vasquez, 50, and
Los Angeles Doctor Found Guilty in $33 Million Medicare Fraud
A federal jury found a Los Angeles doctor and patient recruiter guilty today for their roles in a $33 million Medicare fraud scheme in which Medicare
CEO of Las Vegas Investment Company Sentenced
The former president and CEO of MRI International Inc. (MRI), a purported investment company and medical collections business located in Las Vegas,
Leader of Nine Trey Gangsters Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Norfolk, Virginia, man was sentenced today to three consecutive life terms plus an additional 40 years in prison for his leadership role in a
Six Men Charged in Five-Year High-Yield Investment Fraud Scheme
Six men were charged in an indictment unsealed today for their alleged participation in a five-year high-yield investment fraud scheme according a
California Man Arrested in Terror Plot to Detonate Explosive Device
Mark Steven Domingo, 26, of Reseda, California, was arrested Friday night after he received what he thought was a live bomb, but in fact was an inert
Texas Couple Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Forced Labor
U.S. District Court Judge Reid O’Connor sentenced defendants Mohamed Toure, 58, and Denise Cros-Toure, 58, of Southlake, Texas, to seven years in
WikiLeaks Founder Charged in Computer Hacking Conspiracy
Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested today in the United Kingdom pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection
Former CFO at Publicly Traded Company Charged with $245 Million Securities Fraud
The former chief financial officer (CFO) of Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. (Roadrunner), a publicly traded transportation and trucking company
Government Contractor Pleads Guilty for Retention Of Defense Materials
Harold Thomas Martin, III, age 54, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to the federal charge of willful retention of national defense
Types Of Bonds & What You Should Know About Bail Bonds
If you have been arrested for a criminal charge, you will be transported to some type of detention facility. In order to be released from custody,
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Global Tech Support Scam
A Charlotte, North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to access a protected computer, for his role in an international “Tech Support
Ticket For Possession Of Marijuana & Do I Need a Lawyer?
I was given a ticket for a Possession of Marijuana offense and never went to jail. Do I still need a lawyer? The short and simple answer to that
Former Defense Intelligence Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage
The Department of Justice has announced today in a press release that Ron Rockwell Hansen, 58, a resident of Syracuse, Utah, and a former Defense
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Texas, your biggest concern may be the punishment associated with your criminal charge. In Texas,
Pros & Cons of a Plea Bargain vs. Trial
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Texas, there are several ways in which you can dispose of your case. Two of the most common ways
New York Man Charged with Cryptocurrency Scheme
The founder and principal operator of My Big Coin Pay Inc. (My Big Coin), a purported cryptocurrency and virtual payment services company
Biodiesel Fuel Company Sentenced for 45,000 Gallons of Wastewater
The Department of Justice has announced that yesterday, an Elizabeth, New Jersey, biodiesel fuel company was sentenced for discharging more than
Two Men Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
The Department of Justice has announced that a federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina found two men guilty yesterday for their roles in a five-year
Three Kansas Men Sentenced to Prison for Bomb Plot
The Department of Justice has announced in a press release that three men from southwest Kansas were sentenced to 25, 26 and 30 years imprisonment on
Southlake, Texas Couple Convicted Of Forced Labor
Southlake, Texas Couple Convicted Of Forced Labor In Their Home The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Defendants Mohamed Toure
5 Members of Mexican Human Trafficking Organization Sentenced in Court
5 Members of Mexican Human Trafficking Organization Sentenced in Court Prosecution Dismantled International Sex Trafficking Organization that Forced
Criminal Charges Filed Against 15 Websites Offering DDoS-For-Hire Services
Criminal Charges Filed Against 15 Websites Offering DDoS-For-Hire Services The Justice Department announced today the seizure of 15 internet domains
Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced for Attack Outside D.C. Courthouse
Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced for Attack Outside D.C. Courthouse The Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Washington,
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Indicted on Charges of Theft
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Indicted on Charges of Theft & False Statements A federal grand jury sitting in the Southern
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme The Department of Justice issued a press release today stating that a former
U.S. Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
U.S. Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Ikaika Erik Kang, 35, a Sergeant First Class
$16.7 Million Awarded to Support Victims of Las Vegas Shooting
$16.7 Million Awarded to Support Victims of Las Vegas Shooting The Department of Justice announced in a press release today that the Office of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison
Former U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison For Obstruction of Justice The Department of Justice announced in a
Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison
Former Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Bribery Scheme The Department of Justice announced in a press release
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Tax Scheme
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Federal Tax Return Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Dallas, Texas
Kroger Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
Kroger Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a suspected shooter at a Kroger
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes & Money Laundering The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Houston,
Chris Cornell’s Family Files Lawsuit After Singers Death
Late Singer Of Soundgarden Chris Cornell's Family Files Lawsuit Over Singers Death The family of the late singer for Soundgarden and Audioslave known
LAPD Assistant Chief Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
LAPD Assistant Chief Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct Before Retirement Prior to his sudden retirement just last week, one of the top-ranking
Notorious Mobster “Whitey” Bulger Killed In Prison
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Ex-CEO of Barnes & Noble Countersued
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Pittsburgh Synagogue Gunman Appears in Court
Pittsburgh Synagogue Suspect Appears in Court Pittsburgh shooting suspect, Robert Bowers, was pushed into the courthouse on a wheelchair on Monday
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What is a Citizen's Arrest? Generally, it is expected that only sworn police officers or law enforcement officers are allowed to make arrests.
What You Should Know About The Texas Castle Law
What You Should Know About The Texas Castle Law or Castle Doctrine Ever heard of a castle law or perhaps a castle doctrine? If not, you are
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme The Department Of Justice announced that a federal jury found a physician guilty
Texas Attorney General Office Launches New Crime Victims’ Compensation Portal
Texas Attorney General Office Launches New Crime Victims’ Compensation Portal The Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced a new
Kansas City Lab Owner Convicted Of Storing Hazardous Waste
Kansas City Lab Owner Convicted Of Storing Hazardous Waste The Department of Justice has announced that a federal judge found Ahmed el-Sherif, the
Operation Breaking Bad NYPD & FBI Take-down of Drug Dealers
Operation Breaking Bad NYPD & FBI Take-down of Drug Dealers The NYPD announced in a press release that officers from NYPD's narcotics borough,
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Using Weapon of Mass Destruction
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Using Weapon of Mass Destruction Defendant Killed a Man in Queens with a Destructive Device in Plot to Target NYPD
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Over 2000 Carjackings
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Over 2000 Carjackings, Kidnapping and Murder in Vermont The United States Department of Justice has announced in a
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme—One of the Largest Ever Charged in Maryland Scheme Believed to Have Over 400
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief U.S.
Four-Time Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison
Four-Time Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that U.S. District
New York Heroin Supplier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison
New York Heroin Supplier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that U.S. District
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief
22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China
22 People Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Luxury Goods From China The Department of Justice announced that 22 people have been charged with
California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria
California Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria The Department of Justice announced that Rasheed Al Jijakli, 57, a
Colorado Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Biodiesel Tax Credit
Colorado Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Biodiesel Tax Credit The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Colorado business owner
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging The Department of Justice announced that a Real estate investor Christopher Graeve pleaded guilty
FBI Report Shows Reduction In 2017 Violent Crimes
FBI Report Shows Reduction In 2017 Violent Crimes The Federal Bureau of Investigation today released the 2017 edition of its Crime in the United
Former Nazi Labor Camp Guard Jakiw Palij Removed to Germany
Former Nazi Labor Camp Guard Jakiw Palij Removed to Germany The Department of Justice announced in a press release that they have removed the 68th
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Los Angeles man
Nine Trey Gang Memeber Sentenced to Life in Prison
Nine Trey Gang Memeber Sentenced to Life in Prison The Departmenf of Justice announced in a press release that a member of the Nine Trey Gangsters
L.A. Fire Department Settles Harassment & Retaliation Case
L.A. Fire Department Settles Harassment & Retaliation Case The EEOC announced in a press release that the Los Angeles City Fire Department will