v Detroit-Area Gas Station Owner and His Bookkeeper Convicted of Tax Crime By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:40:32 EDT A Detroit federal jury today returned a guilty verdict against Elsayed Kazem “Tom” Safiedine and Mary Fawaz. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Californian Convicted for Evading More Than $150,000 in Taxes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:34:04 EDT William H. Nurick was convicted of one count of attempted evasion of payment of individual income taxes for the tax year 1995 following a jury trial before U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer in Los Angeles. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Texas Federal Court Bars Two Men from Promoting Alleged Tax Scam Involving Fictitious Methane at Landfills By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:27:01 EDT A federal court in Beaumont, Texas, has permanently barred two men from promoting an alleged tax fraud scheme involving bogus tax credits for the production of methane gas from landfills. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Bridgestone Corporation Agrees to Plead Guilty to Participating in Conspiracies to Rig Bids and Bribe Foreign Government Officials By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:39:53 EDT Bridgestone Corporation has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $28 million criminal fine for its role in conspiracies to rig bids and to make corrupt payments to foreign government officials in Latin America related to the sale of marine hose and other industrial products manufactured by the company and sold throughout the world. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Alabama Real Estate Investors Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Rig Bids for the Purchase of Real Estate at Public Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:25:22 EDT Two Mobile, Ala., real estate investors and one real estate investment company have agreed to plead guilty today for their roles in a conspiracy to rig bids for the purchase of real estate at public foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Colorado Resident Convicted in Pennsylvania of Conspiring to Defraud the Internal Revenue Service By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:23:12 EDT Donald Turner, formerly of Littleton, Colo., was found guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States by a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in Erie, Pa. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Indianapolis City-County Councilman Convicted for Soliciting a Bribe and Attempted Extortion By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:31:31 EDT Former Indianapolis and Marion County, Ind., City-County Councilman Lincoln Plowman was convicted today by a federal jury of attempted extortion and soliciting a bribe. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Department of Justice’s Hispanic Heritage Month Event By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:49:03 EDT "The theme for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month – “Many Backgrounds, Many Stories . . . One American Spirit” – serves as a reminder of the many diverse threads woven through our nation’ s history," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
v BP Amoco to Pay U.S. $20.5 Million to Resolve Allegations of Royalty Underpayments from Indian and Federal Lands By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:50:51 EDT BP Amoco Corp., Amoco Production Company, BP Exploration & Oil Inc., BP America Inc., Atlantic Richfield Company and Vastar have agreed to pay the United States $20.5 million to resolve claims that the companies violated the False Claims Act by knowingly underpaying royalties owed on natural gas produced from federal and Indian leases. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Saudi Arabia-Based Tamimi Global Company to Pay U.S. $13 Million to Resolve Criminal and Civil Allegations of Kickbacks and Illegal Gratuities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:28:40 EDT Saudi Arabia-based Tamimi Global Company Ltd has agreed to pay the United States $13 million to resolve criminal and civil allegations that the company paid kickbacks to a Kellogg Brown &s operations in Iraq and Kuwait. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Hopkins School Convocation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:24:00 EDT "As members of the Hopkins community, you are heirs to an extraordinary tradition & of excellence, action, and service & that stretches back more than a hundred years before the birth of this nation," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
v Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno Speaks at the M/V Cosco Busan Settlement Press Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:20:16 EDT "The settlement requires Regal Stone Limited and Fleet Management Limited to pay more than $44 million for natural resource damages and penalties, and to reimburse the government entities for response costs incurred as a result of the spill," said Assistant Attorney General Moreno. Full Article Speech
v United States and Belgium Sign Agreement to Prevent and Combat Serious Crime By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:27:22 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder today joined Belgian Minister of Justice Stefaan De Clerck and Minister of Interior Annemie Turtelboom to sign an agreement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime (PCSC), which will allow for the exchange of biometric and biographic data of suspected criminals between the United States and Belgium to bolster counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts while protecting individual privacy. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Executive of Auto Parts Retailer Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:38:45 EDT Don W. Watson, 55, of Gilbert, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton in the District of Arizona in Phoenix. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Bloomfield, Michigan, Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:40:41 EDT John Walter Kaber, a resident of Bloomfield, Mich., was sentenced to 37 months in prison for tax evasion. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division Speaks at the 2011 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:27:17 EDT "Conferences like this one serve the important purpose of raising global awareness about the negative consequences of IP crime, and showing those who need convincing how critically important it is that we work together to stop IP crime, and punish those who commit it," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. Full Article Speech
v Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks to the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:04:42 EDT "Over the years, by working together – in common cause, in good faith, and with mutual respect and shared commitment to reciprocity – we have built a safer world," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
v Philadelphia Woman Convicted for Role in Fraudulent Commercial Driver’s Licenses Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:06:56 EDT After a five-day trial, a federal jury in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania found Irina Rakhman, 54, guilty of conspiracy to produce fraudulent identification documents. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Justice Department Sends to Congress Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Existing Laws Protecting Servicemembers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:10:25 EDT Late yesterday, the Justice Department sent to Congress a package of legislative proposals that will significantly enhance the department’s ability to protect the rights of members of the military and their families. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Virginia Store Owner Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Goods By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:33:30 EDT Belal Amin Alsaidi, 30, of Petersburg, was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury yesterday in Richmond, Va., with one count of conspiracy and three counts of trafficking in counterfeit goods. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v NASA Contractor to Pay U.S. to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Concerning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:55:43 EDT Lydia Demski, the owner of Deerpath Corp., has agreed to pay the United States $800,000 to resolve allegations that she and her companies knowingly caused false claims to be submitted relating to a contract to provide re-furbishment of equipment at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Plumbrook facility in Sandusky, Ohio. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Last of 10 Las Vegas Defendants Sentenced for Falsifying Emissions Test Records By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:56:34 EDT William Joseph McCown, 49, of Las Vegas, was sentenced today before District Judge Lloyd D. George of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Professional Illinois Duck Hunter Jeff Foiles Sentenced to More Than One Year in Jail and Fines for Illegal Hunting and Guiding Activities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:06:42 EDT Professional duck hunter and guide Jeffrey B. Foiles was sentenced today by a federal judge in Springfield, Ill., to 13 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Alabama Defense Contractor and Its President to Pay $200,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:01:30 EDT Future Research Corp., located in Huntsville, Ala., and its president, Jesse Nunn, have agreed to pay the United States $200,000 to settle claims that they inappropriately obtained contracts from the Navy. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Texas Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Using Excessive Force By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:37:36 EDT Raymond Quintero, 33, pleaded guilty to willfully depriving a detainee of his constitutional right to be free from excessive force amounting to punishment. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Rochester, New York, Asbestos Abatement Contractor Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Environmental Crimes and False Statements to OSHA By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:25:53 EDT After a two day hearing in federal court in Rochester, N.Y., that ended late yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Charles J. Siragusa sentenced Keith Gordon-Smith, 54, of Rochester, to six years in prison for knowingly violating the Clean Air Act and making false statements to a federal inspector. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Florida Manufacturer of Skin Products Agrees to Consent Decree to Resolve Allegations of FDCA Violations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:03:12 EDT The complaint and consent decree were filed today in accordance with an agreement with the defendants resolving numerous violations of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Investment Club Manager Pleads Guilty to $40 Million Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:48:04 EDT – Alan James Watson, 46, of Clinton Township, Mich., pleaded guilty today to fraudulently soliciting and accepting $40 million from more than 750 members of his investment club and losing nearly all of it through non-disclosed, high-risk investments. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Colorado-Based CH2M Hill Agrees to Pay United States $1.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Act Liability By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:51:41 EDT CH2M Hill Hanford Group Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims and paid kickbacks relating to a contract to operate and manage mixed radioactive waste at the Department of Energy’s Hanford Nuclear Site in the state of Washington. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Army Contracting Officials and Defense Contractor Indicted for Bribery and Theft of Government Funds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:02:27 EDT A former member of the U.S. Army employed by a private security firm was arrested at Miami International Airport today on charges of bribery, fraud and theft of government funds, in connection with the award of a contract to provide services to a U.S. government provincial reconstruction team in Farah, Afghanistan. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Justice Department Resolves Claims Against ServiceMaster 24-Hour and Gregory Tullar to Enforce the Employment Rights of Army Reserve Member By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:59:57 EDT The Justice Department today resolved claims made by U.S. Army Reserve member Kyle A. Sharp against ServiceMaster 24-Hour and Gregory Tullar, ServiceMaster’s owner and operator, alleging that they violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Army Reserve Captain Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Soliciting $1.3 Million in Bribes and Conspiring to Traffic Heroin By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:50:20 EDT A former captain in the U.S. Army Reserve stationed in Afghanistan was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for soliciting $1.3 million in bribes from contractors involved in U.S.-funded reconstruction efforts and participating in a conspiracy to traffic heroin from Southeast Asia. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Alabama Woman Convicted of Stealing Identities and Conspiring with Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:35:30 EDT Janika Fernae Bates Millbrook, Ala., was convicted of identity theft, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to make false claims for tax refunds. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Founder of NinjaVideo Pleads Guilty to Criminal Copyright Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:41:35 EDT Matthew David Howard Smith pleaded guilty today for his role in founding a website that provided millions of users with the ability to illegally download copyright-protected movies and television programs. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Fourth Las Vegas Resident Pleads Guilty in Connection with Scheme to Fraudulently Control Condominium Homeowners' Associations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:44:14 EDT A Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty today for her role in a scheme to fraudulently gain control of condominium homeowners’ associations (HOA) in the Las Vegas area so that the HOAs would direct business to a certain law firm and construction company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Delivers Remarks at Rhode Island La Cosa Nostra Press Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:26:29 EDT "Today’s operations represent the kind of collaborative law enforcement that breeds success," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. Full Article Speech
v Bloods Gang Member in Nashville Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:56:43 EDT Antonio Washington, 22, aka “T.O.,” of Nashville, also was ordered by U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger to serve five years of supervised release following his prison term. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Justice Department Settles Disability Discrimination Suit Against Michigan Developer and Architect By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:22:32 EDT Under the agreement, which must still be approved by the court, developer, Enclave Development LLC, will make extensive modifications to the complex over the next three years to improve accessibility, and Enclave Development and the other defendants will pay $30,000 to compensate persons who have been harmed by the inaccessible design and construction. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v President of Virginia-Based Connection Newspapers Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:50:17 EDT Peter Labovitz of Alexandria, Va., was sentenced to six months in prison for failing to pay employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Attorney General Holder Convenes Federal Reentry Council By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:17:57 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder today convened the second meeting of the federal interagency Reentry Council to address ways to ensure those returning from prison become productive, law-abiding citizens. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Former Executives from Panasonic Corp., Whirlpool Corp. Subsidiary and Tecumseh Products Co. Subsidiary Indicted in Compressor Price-Fixing Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:38:56 EDT A Detroit federal grand jury returned an indictment today against three former executives from Panasonic Corporation, a Whirlpool Corporation subsidiary and a Tecumseh Products Company subsidiary for their role in an international conspiracy to fix the prices of refrigerant compressors. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v HSBC India Client Indicted for Conspiracy to Defraud the Internal Revenue Service By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:35:17 EDT A superseding indictment was returned today in Milwaukee against Dr. Arvind Ahuja of Greendale, Wis., adding a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Trident Seafoods Corp. to Pay $2.5 Million to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations and Spend More Than $30 Million to Upgrade Processing Plants By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:59:08 EDT Trident Seafoods Corp., one of the world’s largest seafood processors, has agreed to pay a $2.5 million civil penalty and invest millions in seafood processing waste controls to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Arkansas Men Sentenced for Federal Hate Crimes Related to the Assault of Five Hispanic Men By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:42:42 EDT Frankie Maybee, 20, and Sean Popejoy, 19, both of Green Forest, Ark., were sentenced for their roles in committing federal hate crimes. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Justice Department Signs Agreement with Warrenton, Virginia, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:07:25 EDT The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the town of Warrenton, Va., to improve access to all aspects of civic life for individuals with disabilities. The agreement was reached under Project Civic Access. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Houston-based Principals of A&O Entities Sentenced in Virginia for $100 Million Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:04:35 EDT Two principals of A&O Resource Management Ltd. have been sentenced for their roles in a $100 million life settlement fraud scheme, which included more than 800 victims across the United States and Canada. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Thomas C. Wales Investigation Announcement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:17:46 EDT "Although this case remains unsolved, and Tom’s killer remains unknown, our resolve to uncover the truth – and to help Tom’s family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors find the answers and the closure that they deserve – has never been stronger," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
v Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. and Three Executives Agree to Plead Guilty to Automobile Parts Price-Fixing and Bid-Rigging Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:46:25 EDT Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $200 million fine for its role in a criminal price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracy involving the sale of parts to automobile manufacturers. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v NinjaVideo Founder Pleads Guilty in Virginia to Criminal Copyright Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:01:41 EDT Hana A. Beshara, 29, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty today for her role in founding NinjaVideo.net, a website that provided millions of users with the ability to illegally download infringing copies of copyright-protected movies and television programs in high-quality formats. Full Article OPA Press Releases
v SAIC and Others to Pay U.S. More Than $22.6 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:45:03 EDT Science Applications International Inc. (SAIC); its subcontractor, Applied Enterprise Solutions LLC (AES); AES CEO Dale Galloway; and former government employees Stephen Adamec and Robert Knesel will pay the United States $22,676,000 to resolve allegations of false claims in a whistleblower suit. Full Article OPA Press Releases