world news New Orleans Man Charged for Alleged Role in Five Murders By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:10:16 EDT The superseding indictment charges Steven Earl Hardrick, 27, with violations of the federal controlled substances act and federal firearms laws, carjacking, witness tampering and murder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Pinson, Alabama, on Bailout from Preclearance Requirements of the Voting Rights Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:45:19 EDT The Justice Department announced that it has reached an agreement with Pinson, Ala., that, if approved by the court, will allow for the city to bail out from its status as a “covered jurisdiction” under the special provisions of the Voting Rights Act, and thereby exempt the city from the preclearance requirements of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:41:10 EDT "For the Department of Justice, our commitment to preventing human trafficking, bringing traffickers to justice, and assisting victims has never been stronger – and our approach has never been more effective. Our work has sent a clear and critical message: that, in this country – and under this Administration – human trafficking crimes will not be tolerated," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
world news Justice Department Settles Charge of Employment Discrimination by Puerto Rico Security Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:56:56 EDT The Justice Department and Puerto Rico-based Indrescom Security Technology Inc. have agreed to settle allegations that the company discriminated against a work-authorized individual during the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 process by requiring him to present a lawful permanent resident card, despite the fact that the employee had already produced documents establishing his identity and authority to work in the United States, and not allowing him to work when he did not produce the card. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Miami-Area Resident Pleads Guilty to Participating in $200 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:22:22 EDT A Miami-area resident pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a fraud scheme that resulted in the submission of more than $200 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Former Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Detainee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:34:22 EDT The Justice Department announced today that former Thomas County Sheriff’s Deputy Julian Scott Law pleaded guilty today to assaulting a detainee inside of the Thomas County Jail in Thomasville, Georgia, thereby depriving the detainee of his civil rights. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Georgia Couple Convicted of Conspiring to Defraud Irs and Filing False Returns in South Florida Refund Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:12:25 EDT Elmo Antonio George and Nasheba Necia Hunte, formerly from the U.S. Virgin Islands and currently residents of Villa Rica, Ga., were found guilty today by a federal jury in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and filing false individual income tax returns for 2005 and 2006, the Justice Department and the IRS announced. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speaks at the Consumer Federation of America 2012 Consumer Assembly By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:47:21 EDT "Over a decade ago, as a lawyer in the California Attorney General’s office, I worked on a variety of consumer protection issues, from identity theft to the victimization of elder consumers. And over the last three years, President Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and I have made protecting consumers a centerpiece of the Justice Department’s overall anti-fraud efforts," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Full Article Speech
world news Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks for the Vanderbilt University Law School Cecil Sims Lecture Series By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:15:28 EDT "Although nearly a full century has passed since Cecil Sims graduated from this law school with top honors, across the academic campus he loved – and in the communities, courtrooms, and State House where he made his mark – his example still serves as a reminder that the actions of a single person can make a difference in countless lives," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
world news Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Illinois By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:30:07 EDT The Justice Department announced today that the Civil Rights Division will monitor elections on March 20, 2012, in Cook and Lake Counties, Ill. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Police Chief in Omega, Georgia, Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:56:44 EDT The Justice Department announced today that a federal grand jury in Macon, Ga., returned a one-count indictment against Walter Young, 54, police chief of the Omega Police Department, for physically abusing a man in his custody. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Fort Worth, Texas, Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking and Related Federal Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:09:12 EDT Marcus Choice Williams, 36, of Fort Worth, Texas, was sentenced this morning by U.S. District Judge David C. Godbey to 30 years in prison followed by 30 years of supervised release for various felony offenses related to a conspiracy to traffic women for prostitution. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Harbert Companies Agree to Pay $47 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:33:37 EDT Harbert Corporation, Harbert International, Inc., Bill Harbert International Constructions Inc., Harbert Construction Services (U.K.) Ltd. and Bilhar International Establishment have agreed to pay the United States $47 million to settle claims that they submitted false claims, and caused others to submit false claims, to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Former Chief Financial Officer of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:04:21 EDT Delton de Armas, a former chief financial officer of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. (TBW), pleaded guilty today to making false statements and conspiring to commit bank and wire fraud for his role in a more than $2.9 billion fraud scheme that contributed to the failures of TBW and Colonial Bank. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Former Army Contractor Sentenced to 39 Months in Prison for Role in Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme Related to DoD Contracts By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:34:00 EDT Terry Hall, 45, was sentenced today in Birmingham, Ala., to 39 months in prison for his participation in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to bribes paid for contracts awarded in support of the Iraq war. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Mississippi Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:51:33 EDT The United States has asked a federal court to bar Cynthia H. Carter from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Settles with Mountain Valley, Pa., Midget Football League Under the Americans with Disabilities Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:58:17 EDT The Justice Department announced it has reached a settlement with the Mountain Valley, Pa., Midget Football League to ensure that children with disabilities are offered an equal opportunity to play youth football. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Seeks to Bar Las Vegas Couple from Preparing Federal Tax Returns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:10:36 EDT The United States has sued Marge L. Cellini and Harry Portnoy of Las Vegas seeking to bar them from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Two Southern California Men Plead Guilty for Their Roles in a Nationwide Breach of Credit and Debit Card Terminals at Michaels Stores Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:42:53 EDT Edward Arakelyan, 21, and Arman Vardanyan, 22, were each charged in a criminal information filed on March 5, 2012, in U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, one count of bank fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:53:37 EDT "This morning, I’m proud to join you in affirming a simple truth, and renewing this Administration’s commitment – as well as my own – to an essential idea: that no one deserves to be bullied, harassed, or victimized because of who they are, how they worship, or who they love," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
world news Noted Scientist Sentenced to 13-Year Prison Term for Attempted Espionage, Fraud and Tax Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:10:05 EDT Stewart David Nozette, 54, a scientist who once worked for the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the White House’s National Space Council, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for attempted espionage, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax evasion. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Federal Court Bars Former Owner of Brooklyn Tax Firm from Operating Tax Preparation Businesses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:29:49 EDT A federal court has permanently barred Annie P. Williams, the former proprietor of PPH Tax & Realty Inc. in Brooklyn, N.Y., from preparing federal tax returns for others and from having any ownership or financial interest in any tax preparation business, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice and Interior Departments Launch National Criminal Justice Training Initiative in Cherokee Nation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:26:36 EDT The Justice and Interior Departments today completed the first in a series of national level training courses, “Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country” (CJIC), designed to strengthen the ability of tribal and local law enforcement to participate in the investigation and enforcement of federal crimes in Indian country and fulfill a key training requirement under the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Attorney General’s Task Force on Children’s Exposure to Violence Holds Public Hearing in Miami By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:07:19 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence concluded a three-day public hearing in Miami today on the challenges of preventing children’s exposure to violence in the community. At the hearing, expert panelists on the child welfare system testified about how immigrant and at-risk youth are exposed to violence and how mayors across the country are interrupting the cycle of violence in their cities, among other issues. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Department of Justice Releases Investigative Findings on the Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility in Mississippi By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:21:11 EDT Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today its findings that the state of Mississippi violated the constitutional rights of youth detained at the Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Alleged Members of Jewelry Theft Ring Arrested By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:28:58 EDT Seven alleged members of a jewelry theft ring were arrested yesterday on charges related to their alleged roles in a highly sophisticated and violent organization that has stolen more than $4.6 million worth of jewelry from traveling jewelry sales representatives throughout Virginia and at least six other states. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Gang Member Convicted in Houston of Racketeering Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:41:43 EDT Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang member David Harlow was found guilty today by Senior U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr. in Houston of racketeering aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit racketeering aggravated assault for his role in the 2008 beating of a gang prospect. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news United States Files Lawsuit Against AT&T in Telecommunications Relay Services Fraud Case By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:42:47 EDT The United States has filed a complaint against AT&T Corporation under the False Claims Act for conduct related to its provision of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay services, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Former San Juan, Puerto Rico, Police Department Officer Convicted for Role in Providing Security for Drug Transactions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:35:08 EDT Arcadio Hernandez-Soto, 35, was convicted in San Juan of three counts of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, four counts of attempting to possess with the intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and four counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug transaction. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Louisiana Jury Convicts General Manager/former Owner of Arkla Disposal Services of Violations of Clean Water Act and Obstructing an EPA Investigation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:25:27 EDT Father and son, John Tuma and Cody Tuma, 28, of Shreveport, were both charged in a five-count indictment with violations of the Clean Water Act, conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to illegal discharges coming from the Arkla Disposal Services Inc., a facility in Shreveport, La. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Three Brandon, Miss., Men Plead Guilty for Their Roles in the Racially Motivated Assault and Murder of an African-American Man By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:39:23 EDT Deryl Paul Dedmon, John Aaron Rice and Dylan Wade Butler, all from Brandon, Miss., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Jackson to federal hate crime charges in connection with an assault culminating in the death of James Craig Anderson. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Baton Rouge, La.-area Residents Sentenced in Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:43:15 EDT Two patient recruiters for several Louisiana durable medical equipment (DME) companies were sentenced today for their roles in Medicare fraud schemes involving fraudulent claims and illegal kickback payments for unnecessary DME, announced the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the FBI and the Louisiana State Attorney General’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Settles Document Abuse Claim Against Ross Stores Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:28:08 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with Ross Stores Inc., resolving allegations that the company had engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on citizenship status while verifying employment eligibility at its store in San Ysidro, Calif. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Federal Prisoner Charged in California for Murder of Cellmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:59:25 EDT A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today charging Samuel Stone, 32, with first degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Armenian Power Member and Three Armenian Power Associates Convicted in Los Angeles for Roles in Identity Theft Ring By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:56:35 EDT Arman Sharopetrosian, Karen Markosian, Artush Margaryan and Kristine Ogandzhanyan were found guilty of conspiring to commit bank fraud, attempted bank fraud and various counts of aggravated identity theft. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Raising the Bar in D.C. Event By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:08:37 EDT "Over the last 15 years, more than half of all states – plus the District of Columbia – have created Access to Justice Commissions. Here in Washington, Commission leaders, supporters, and partners have taken a central role in reinvigorating this city’s pro bono culture – and providing representation to those who cannot afford to retain counsel. And, despite the absence of adequate funding, your efforts to reduce barriers to access have made a difference in thousands of lives," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
world news Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Speaks at a Press Conference Regarding Guilty Pleas in Mississippi By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:20:05 EDT "Today is an important day in the journey for justice for the family of James Craig Anderson, and other African American victims of senseless, racially motivated violence in Jackson. Earlier today, the Department of Justice secured guilty pleas from three of the individuals responsible for the brutal, racially motivated murder of James Anderson," said Assistant Attorney General Perez. Full Article Speech
world news Former East Alton, Ill., Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Abusing an Arrestee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:30:51 EDT Brent E. Wells, a former police sergeant with the East Alton, Ill., Police Department, pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, Ill., to violating the civil rights of a civilian by assaulting the man during an arrest in front of Wells’s home on Sept. 11, 2010. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Lockheed Martin Corporation Reaches $15.85 Million Settlement with U.S. to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:13:27 EDT Lockheed Martin Corporation has agreed to pay $15,850,000 to settle allegations that it mischarged perishable tools used on numerous government contracts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Pennsylvania- Based Eusa Pharma (USA) Inc. to Pay U.S. $180,000 for Allegedly Submitting Inflated Claims to Medicare By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:36:15 EDT EUSA Pharma (USA) Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $180,000 to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act by allegedly encouraging doctors to submit inflated claims to Medicare for imaging scans. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Illinois-Based Lifewatch Services By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:29:01 EDT LifeWatch Services Inc., a Rosemont, Ill.-based company, has agreed to pay the United States $18.5 million to resolve allegations that the company submitted false claims to federal health care programs. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Two Bloods Gang Members in Tennessee Convicted for Roles in Three Murders, Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:17:14 EDT Keairus Wilson, 22, aka “Key-Thang,” of Nashville, and Rondarius Williamson, 21, also of Nashville, were convicted yesterday in U.S. District Court in Nashville. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Announces Agreement to Protect Rights of Military and Overseas Voters in Wisconsin By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:25:12 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Wisconsin officials to help ensure that military servicemembers, their family members and U.S. citizens living overseas have the opportunity to participate fully in Wisconsin’s April 3, 2012, federal presidential primary election. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news California Man Sentenced to 300 Months in Prison for Production and Possession of Child Pornography By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:24:07 EDT Edward Lee Sullivan, of Oakland, Calif., was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for production and possession of child pornography. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Third Medical Device Company Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:36:44 EDT Biomet Inc. has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve improper payments by the company and its subsidiaries in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news DENSO Corporation Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing and Bid Rigging on Auto Parts Installed in U.S. Cars By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:33:29 EDT An executive of DENSO Corporation has agreed to plead guilty and to serve time in prison for his role in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for heater control panels installed in U.S. cars. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news U.S. and Mexican Officials Sign Letter of Intent to Share $6 Million in Forfeited Assets to Combat Financial Infrastructure of Organized Crime By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:26:11 EDT U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican Attorney General Marisela Morales Ibáñez today signed a letter of intent for the United States to share approximately $6 million in forfeited funds with the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Mexico to support Mexican efforts to combat the financial infrastructure of organized criminal groups and to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in forfeiture matters. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Washington State Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Filing False Liens Against Government Officials By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:25:52 EDT Ronald James Davenport of Chewelah, Wash., was sentenced to 41 months in prison today for filing more than $20 billion in false liens against four federal government officials, the Justice Department and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Humana Inc.'s Acquisition of Arcadian Management Services Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:23:46 EDT The Justice Department will require Humana Inc. and Arcadian Management Services Inc. to divest assets relating to Arcadian’s Medicare Advantage business in parts of five states in order for Humana to proceed with its acquisition of Arcadian. Full Article OPA Press Releases
world news Greek Shipping Company Sentenced in New Orleans to Pay $2 Million for Intentional Cover-Up of Oil Pollution and Obstruction of Justice By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:32:16 EDT Ilios Shipping Company S.A. was sentenced today in federal court in New Orleans for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and obstruction of justice. Full Article OPA Press Releases