u.s. Seven Hospitals in Six States to Pay U.S. More Than $6.3 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Kyphoplasty By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 09:43:31 EST Seven hospitals located in Florida, Mississippi, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama have agreed to pay the United States a total of more than $6.3 million to settle allegations that the health care facilities submitted false claims to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Army Contractor Charged with Assault in Relation to Stabbing at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 17:48:24 EST A U.S. Army contractor was indicted today for stabbing another individual with a knife at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Bribery in Afghanistan Fuel Theft Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 18:35:30 EST A former U.S. Army staff sergeant was sentenced today to 90 months in prison in connection with a fuel theft scheme to solicit more than $400,000 in bribes from a government contractor in Afghanistan. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Minnesota-based National Hardware Store Distributor Fastenal to Pay U.S. $6.25 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:56:57 EST Fastenal Company, a national hardware store distributor, has reached a settlement with the United States following an investigation of alleged false claims in connection with a General Services Administration contract. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Announces Clean Air Act Settlement to Protect Public Health in Indiana By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:00:20 EST Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) has signed a settlement agreement in which it has agreed to invest approximately $600 million in pollution control technology to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Belarusian National Pleads Guilty to International Online Scheme to Steal U.S. Tax Refunds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:03:48 EST A Belarusian national and resident of Nantucket, Mass., pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from his participation in an international online scheme to steal income tax refunds from U.S. taxpayers around the country. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Minnesota-Based St. Jude Medical Pays U.S. $16 Million to Settle Claims that Company Paid Kickbacks to Physicians By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:31:48 EST St. Jude Medical Inc. of St. Paul, Minn., has agreed to pay the United States $16 million to resolve allegations that the company used post-market studies and a registry to pay kickbacks to induce physicians to implant the company’s pacemakers and defibrillators, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former Senior Employee with U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Bribery Scheme Related to Contracts Used to Support Iraq War By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:19:36 EST A former senior employee of a U.S. military contractor was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge David Hittner in Houston to 37 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to pay $360,000 in bribes to U.S. Army contracting officials stationed at a U.S. military base in Kuwait. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Nation’s Second Largest Refinery to Pay $700 Million to Upgrade Pollution Controls at U.S. Virgin Islands Facility By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:19:52 EST HOVENSA LLC, owner of the second largest petroleum refinery in the United States, has agreed to pay a $5.375 million civil penalty and spend more than $700 million in new pollution controls to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, refinery. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Employee of U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Convicted of Stealing Nearly $250,000 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:18:55 EST An employee of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was found guilty today by a jury in Alexandria, Va., of stealing nearly $250,000 intended for the payment of shipping and customs services for the embassy. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former Staff Member in U.S. House of Representatives Convicted on Corruption Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:38:56 EST federal jury in the District of Columbia today convicted a former staff member in the U.S. House of Representatives on corruption charges relating to his acceptance of an all-expenses paid trip to Game One of the 2003 World Series. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Joint U.S.-Croatia Statement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime Agreement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:53:12 EST The United States and Croatia today signed an Agreement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Government Intervenes in False Claims Lawsuit Against Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:01:19 EST The government has intervened in a lawsuit against Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Memorial Service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:49:35 EST "Although an unspeakable, and devastating, tragedy has unfortunately brought each of us here today, it is an extraordinary life that binds us together," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
u.s. Alaska-Based Company Pays U.S. More Than $1.5 Million to Settle False Claims Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:18:51 EST General Communication Inc. (GCI) has paid $1,556,075 to settle allegations that Alaska DigiTel LLC, a former Alaska limited liability company now owned by GCI, submitted false claims to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Low Income Support Program, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Sues Two California Lawyers & Kentucky Financial Professional to Block Nationwide Promotion of "Intermediary Transaction" Tax Shelter By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:40 EST The United States has sued two Southern California attorneys and a Kentucky financial professional to bar them from promoting an allegedly abusive tax shelter known as an “intermediary transaction.” Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Four Swiss Bankers Charged with Helping U.S. Taxpayers Use Secret Accounts at Swiss Banks to Evade U.S. Taxes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:59:33 EST Marco Parenti Adami, Emanuel Agustino, Michele Bergantino and Roger Schaerer, bankers at an international bank, were indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia and charged with conspiring with other Swiss bankers to defraud the United States. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Virginia Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Providing Material Support and Encouraging Violent Jihadists to Kill U.s. Citizens By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:30:39 EST Zachary Adam Chesser, 21, of Fairfax County, Va., was sentenced today to 25 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for communicating threats against the writers of the South Park television show, soliciting violent jihadists to desensitize law enforcement, and attempting to provide material support to Al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Seeks to Shut Down Chicago Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:39:19 EST The United States has sued a Chicago tax return preparer seeking to bar her from preparing any more federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Testimony by Attorney General Eric Holder Before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 09:41:53 EST "Today, I come to you on behalf of my colleagues – the more than 117,000 dedicated men and women who serve our nation’s Justice Department in positions and offices all around the world. Above all, I come to you on behalf of my fellow citizens." Full Article Speech
u.s. Former U.S. Official Sentenced to 65 Months in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Woman on Embassy Property in Algeria By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 17:24:04 EST Andrew Warren, 43, a former official with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), was sentenced today to 65 months in prison on charges of abusive sexual contact and unlawful use of cocaine while possessing a firearm. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Seeks to Bar Georgia Man from Assisting Others in Preparing False Tax Returns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:02:09 EST The United States has asked a federal court to stop an Atlanta-area financial planner from assisting persons in preparing false tax returns claiming fraudulent tax refunds based on fabricated income tax withholdings. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former Campaign Treasurer for U.S. Congressman from New Jersey Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Campaign Funds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:32:34 EST The former campaign treasurer for Representative Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $450,000 from the congressman’s election and re-election campaign accounts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Statement of the Attorney General on Death of Deputy U.S. Marshal By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:02:32 EST "These brave men and women routinely put their lives on the line in their work to combat crime and gun violence, to apprehend dangerous criminals, and to help bring fugitives to justice." Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. 35 Members and Associates of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged with Racketeering and Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged in U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez, Mexico By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:21:34 EST Thirty-five members and associates of the Barrio Azteca (BA) gang have been charged in a third superseding indictment unsealed today with various counts of racketeering, murder, drug offenses, money laundering and obstruction of justice, announced Attorney General Eric Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Attorney General Eric Holder's Statement Before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:50:10 EST "As I have said often, no aspect of our work is more important – or more urgent – than protecting the safety of the American people and strengthening our national security." Full Article Speech
u.s. Former Senior U.S. District Judge Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Misuse of Government Property and Drug Offenses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:19 EST Former Senior U.S. District Court Judge Jack T. Camp Jr., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Atlanta to one month in prison for unlawful possession of controlled substances charges and unlawful conversion of government property. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former Administrative Assistant to U.S. Senator Charged with Making Prohibited Communications to Senate Office By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:48:59 EDT The former administrative assistant to a U.S. senator was charged today by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia with violating criminal conflict of interest laws. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Justice Department Files Suit Against Winchester, Va., to Protect Employment Rights of U.S. Marine Corps Reservist By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:49:56 EDT The Department of Justice today filed a lawsuit on behalf of Jon Fultz, a U.S. Marine Corps reservist, against the city of Winchester, Va., alleging that it violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by failing to properly reemploy Fultz in September 2009 when he returned from military service during which he sustained a knee injury. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Government Offers up to $5 Million Reward for Information Regarding Shootings of Two Ice Agents By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:52:10 EDT The Departments of Justice, State and Homeland Security today jointly announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of individuals allegedly responsible for the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent Jaime Zapata and the attempted murder of ICE HSI Special Agent Victor Avila. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Files Complaint Against Texas-Based Healthpoint Ltd. Under the False Claims Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:48:46 EDT The United States has filed a complaint against Healthpoint Ltd., alleging civil False Claims Act violations arising from the company’s sale of an unapproved prescription drug that was ineligible for payment under Medicaid and Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. North Carolina Hospital to Pay U.S. $1.9 Million to Resolve Allegations Related to Kyphoplasty and Other Procedures By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:48:29 EDT Rex Healthcare, a 655-bed hospital in Raleigh, N.C., has agreed to pay the United States $1.9 million, plus interest, to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. German Security Company Pays U.S. 6,529,042 Euros to Settle False Claims Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:50:29 EDT Securitas GmbH Werkschutz has paid the United States 6,529,042 Euros (approximately $9.1 million) to settle allegations that the German company billed the Army, under contracts to provide security at U.S. Army installations in Germany, for guard hours not actually worked. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former Employee of U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Stealing Nearly $250,000 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:10:35 EDT A former employee of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., to 42 months in prison for stealing nearly $250,000 intended for the payment of shipping and customs services for the embassy. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Army Contractor Pleads Guilty to Assault in Relation to Stabbing at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:26:06 EDT Sean T. Brehm, 44, of Capetown, South Africa, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Court Bars California Man from Selling or Administering Pension and Employee Welfare-Benefit Plans By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:16:32 EDT A federal court in Los Angeles has permanently barred William Alexander of Pasadena, Calif., and his two companies, Retirement Plan Services Inc. and Lyons Pensions Inc., from selling or administering pension plans or employee welfare-benefit plans. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Ohio-Based Cardinal Health Inc. to Pay U.S. $8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:53:52 EDT Cardinal Health Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $8 million to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act by making payments to induce referral orders for its prescription drugs in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Dyncorp International LLC and the Sandi Group Pay U.S. More Than $8.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:43:53 EDT The United States has settled a whistleblower lawsuit against DynCorp International LLC and The Sandi Group. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former U.S. Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights and Sex Abuse Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:08:47 EDT Mark John Walker of Eugene, Ore., pleaded guilty today to charges related to his engaging in sexual contact or aggravated sexual abuse with female offenders who were under his direct supervision as a federal probation officer from 2006 to 2009. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former U.S. Marshals Service Employee Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Theft of $104,000 in U.S. Government Funds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 9 May 2011 15:12:02 EDT A former U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) employee was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for theft of $104,000 in U.S. government funds. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former U.S. Army Major Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charge Related to Contracts Supporting Iraq War By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2011 14:43:59 EDT A retired major in the U.S. Army pleaded guilty today in San Antonio to accepting $400,000 from a contractor following his deployment to Kuwait. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Senior Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Jocelyn Samuels Speaks Before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 11:05:21 EDT "The Civil Rights Division and the entire Obama Administration have been deeply committed to promoting safe and inclusive educational environments for all children," said Senior Counselor Samuels. Full Article Testimony
u.s. Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Rollout of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 17:32:32 EDT "The 21st-century threats we now face – to both our national and economic security – have no precedent. They know no borders. And they demand – not only our constant attention, but also a comprehensive, collaborative, and well-coordinated response." Full Article Speech
u.s. Former CEO of U.S. Telecommunications Company Pleads Guilty to Foreign Bribery Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 14:50:21 EDT Jorge Granados, the former chief executive officer of Miami-based telecommunications company Latin Node Inc. (LatiNode), pleaded guilty today to conspiring to pay bribes to government officials in Honduras. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Texas Resident Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for $17 Million Scheme to Defraud the U.S. Export-Import Bank By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2011 12:44:26 EDT An El Paso, Texas, resident was sentenced yesterday to 70 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) of more than $17 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks Before the U.S. Sentencing Commission By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:55:21 EDT As we can all agree, our sentencing policies must be tough, predictable and aimed at: enhancing public safety; reducing crime; reducing recidivism; eliminating unwarranted disparities; minimizing the negative, often devastating effects of illegal drugs; and inspiring trust and confidence in the fairness of our criminal justice system. Full Article Testimony
u.s. New York Battery Manufacturer to Pay $2.7 Million for False Pricing Information Provided to U.S. Army By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:04:40 EDT Newark, N.Y.-based Ultralife Corporation, formerly known as Ultralife Batteries Inc., has agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations that the battery manufacturer violated the False Claims Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. U.S. Subsidiary of Belgian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Off-Label Promotion; Company to Pay More Than $34 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:09:39 EDT The U.S. subsidiary of Belgian pharmaceutical manufacturer UCB SA. pleaded guilty today to the off-label promotion of its epilepsy drug Keppra and will pay more than $34 million to resolve criminal and civil liability arising out of its illegal conduct. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Former U.S. Army Major Pleads Guilty to Bribery Related to Contracting in Support of Iraq War By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:18:08 EDT A former U.S. Army major pleaded guilty today to bribery related to his work as a contracting officer’s representative in Kuwait from 2004 to 2006. Full Article OPA Press Releases
u.s. Texas-Based Fluor Corporation to Pay U.S. $4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Act Liability By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:19:34 EDT Fluor Hanford Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fluor Federal Services Inc. and Fluor Corporation, has agreed to pay the United States $4 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims, and paid and received kickbacks. Full Article OPA Press Releases