rn Member of Internet Piracy Group “IMAGiNE” Sentenced in Virginia to 23 Months in Prison for Criminal Copyright Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:35:20 EDT A member of the Internet piracy group “IMAGiNE” was sentenced today to serve 23 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Assistant Attorney General for Administration Lee J. Lofthus Testifies Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:52:46 EDT "The Department of Justice continuously and rigorously seeks ways to operate more efficiently and cost effectively, so that our funds are available for the critical national security and law enforcement activities that impact the Nation," said Assistant Attorney General Lofthus. Full Article Speech
rn Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division Kathryn Keneally Testifies Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:50:59 EDT "The prosecution of SIRF crimes is a national priority, and, together with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to look for the most effective ways to bring this conduct to an end and to punish these wrongdoers," said Assistant Attorney General Keneally. Full Article Speech
rn Former Regional Director of Federal Protective Service Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes from Government Contractor By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:07:11 EDT Derek Matthews, 46, of Harwood, Md., pleaded guilty today to accepting bribes from a government contracting company in exchange for using his position to help the company find and win contracts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Former New Jersey Resident Convicted of Preparing False Tax Return By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:13:05 EDT Ashraf Hassan-Gouda, a former resident of Mays Landing, N.J., pleaded guilty to one count of assisting in the preparation of a false federal individual income tax return. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Statement of Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer on Changes to Antitrust Division’s Carve-Out Practice Regarding Corporate Plea Agreements By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:11:27 EDT Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer in charge of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued the following statement today on changes to the division’s carve-out practice regarding corporate plea agreements. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Justice Department and Council of State Governments Identify States Cutting Correction Costs While Reducing Recidivism and Improving Safety By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:01:13 EDT The Department of Justice and the Council of State Governments (CSG) highlight 17 states that have cut corrections costs while reducing recidivism and improving public safety. With funding from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), staff from the CSG Justice Center – in partnership with the Pew Center on the States – worked with lawmakers, policymakers, and a wide range of justice system professionals and stakeholders from each state to identify crime and corrections trends and formulate strategies that would save money and improve safety. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Arizona Businessmen and California Attorney Convicted for Hiding Millions in Secret Foreign Bank Accounts at UBS AG and Pictet & Cie By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:08:35 EDT A jury convicted Stephen M. Kerr and Michael Quiel yesterday on federal tax charges stemming from their failure to disclose secret offshore bank accounts in Switzerland. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn California Businesswoman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Conceal Israeli Bank Accounts By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:11:08 EDT Guity Kashfi of Los Angeles, was charged today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California with conspiracy to defraud the United States. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Quarterly Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:23:01 EDT "Today, I am firmly committed – as I know everyone here is committed – to keep the promises we’ve made to the American people, and especially to survivors and victims’ families in communities like Newtown," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Justice Department Sues to Permanently Enjoin Florida Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:18:27 EDT The Justice Department filed suit today asking the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to permanently bar Osvaldo J. Diaz from preparing federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Justice Department Sues to Stop South Carolina Tax Return Preparers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:37:30 EDT The United States has asked a federal court in Charleston, S.C., to permanently bar Stacy Middleton of Charleston, and George Jenkins of Blythewood, S.C., from preparing federal income tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Northern California Real Estate Investor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging at Public Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:36:12 EDT A Northern California real estate investor has agreed to plead guilty for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on the Ongoing Investigation into Explosions in Boston By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:31:25 EDT The Attorney General released the following statement today on the ongoing investigation into the explosions in Boston. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:06:28 EDT "We use our tools—criminal and civil enforcement, together with focused and effective competition advocacy—to ensure that consumers get the full advantage of our free-market economy," said Assistant Attorney General Baer. Full Article Speech
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the White House Forum on Increasing Access to Justice By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:30:50 EDT "Five decades have passed since Dr. King laid down those immortal words. Yet, as we come together today, his work remains our common pursuit," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary Speaks at the National African American Drug Policy Coalition National Spring 2013 Summit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:58:54 EDT "The issues you’re discussing here at this summit – the intersection of drugs and crime, gang and youth violence, the future of juvenile justice – are all issues the Department of Justice and my office, the Office of Justice Programs, are working diligently to address," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Leary. Full Article Speech
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Testifies Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:04:34 EDT "In the days ahead – as my Justice Department and FBI colleagues continue to work closely with our federal, state, and local partners to investigate the tragedy that took place in Boston on Monday – your continued support will be more critical than ever," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Florida Woman Sentenced to Serve 72 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Prescription Drugs Over the Internet By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:16 EDT Lina Rodriguez, 34, was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to serve 72 months in prison, followed by 24 months of supervised release, for operating and facilitating the operation of an Internet-pharmacy business that illegally shipped over $1.5 million of pharmaceuticals since July 2007 to U.S. and overseas purchasers. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn California Woman Pleads Guilty to Feeding Whales in Marine Sanctuary By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:14 EDT A California woman pleaded guilty to illegally feeding killer whales in the wild this Tuesday in federal court in San Jose, Calif. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary Speaks at the Release of the Framework of Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:42:15 EDT "The goal of Vision 21 is to create a framework to address these enduring and emerging challenges – in short, to re-define the role of victim services in the 21st century," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Leary Full Article Speech
rn Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary Speaks at the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:08:07 EDT "We’re doubling down on our support for victims because the challenges they and their advocates face continue to be significant, and they’re growing," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Leary. Full Article Speech
rn Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speaks at the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:10:17 EDT "I’m very pleased that two of the awards this year are going to tribal victim service providers. Many of you know – and some of you know intimately – that tribal members are disproportionately victimized. Native women, in particular, encounter violence at alarming levels," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Full Article Speech
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:12:49 EDT "Although none of our awardees sought special recognition for their actions, all of them richly deserve it. And all should be commended for their dedication to helping others, and their determination – even under the most difficult circumstances – to make a positive difference," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Southern California Physician and Two Co-Conspirators Found Guilty for Roles in $1.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:10:39 EDT A Southern California physician, a durable medical equipment (DME) supply company employee and a health care professional were found guilty late yesterday by a federal jury in Los Angeles for their roles in a $1.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Indiana School District to Provide a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment for All Students By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:27 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement agreement with the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township, Ind., to prevent and respond to peer on peer harassment in schools. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn International Competition Network Advances Convergence Through Initiatives on Enforcement Cooperation and Investigative Process By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:40:07 EDT The International Competition Network advanced convergence through important initiatives on international enforcement cooperation and investigative processes in competition cases. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Justice Department Returned $1.5 Billion to Victims of Crime since January 2012 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:13:57 EDT As the United States concludes its recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman announced that the Department of Justice’s Asset Forfeiture Program has returned more than $1.5 billion in forfeited assets to more than 400,000 crime victims since January 2012. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Anti-Defamation League Centennial Summit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:22:59 EDT "Together, we can move this country toward the day when being or appearing Jewish, Muslim, Arab, black, gay, – or part of any other group, real or perceived – will not mean accepting a higher risk of becoming a victim of discrimination," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Court Authorizes Service of John Doe Summons Seeking the Identities of U.S. Taxpayers with Offshore Accounts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s FirstCaribbean International Bank By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:09:39 EDT The Justice Department announced that late yesterday a federal court in San Francisco entered an order authorizing the Internal Revenue Service to serve a John Doe summons seeking information about U.S. taxpayers who may hold offshore accounts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FirstCaribbean International Bank. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn New York Man Pleads Guilty in Massachusetts to Theft of Government Property and Money Laundering in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:58:08 EDT Odalis Castillo-Lopez, a citizen of the Dominican Republic and a resident of New York, pleaded guilty today to theft of government property and money laundering in connection with a scheme to cash U.S. Treasury tax refund checks fraudulently obtained using the stolen identities of Puerto Rican residents. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Federal Court in California Shuts Down Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:14:36 EDT A federal court in Los Angeles has entered an order permanently barring John Trunzo from preparing federal income tax returns and other tax-related documents for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:51:43 EDT "As my colleagues and I work to advance these and other critical efforts, we will continue to benefit from the example set by leaders like Attorney General Levi – and to remain true to the values he instilled," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Department of Justice’s Law Day Commemoration By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 May 2013 11:04:07 EDT "This is our time – to fulfill the mission, and hold true to the values, that have always defined this Department – not by winning cases or securing convictions, but by seeing that justice is done," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speaks at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2013 Annual Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 May 2013 14:06:33 EDT "We know this work is not easy. But we also know that so many elder Americans are depending on us – especially those who are among the most vulnerable; who so often cannot speak for themselves – they are depending on us to do this work and to do it well. And I know we will not let them down," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Full Article Speech
rn Federal Court in California Shuts Down Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 May 2013 09:29:18 EDT A federal court in Los Angeles has entered an order permanently barring Simon Jenkins from preparing federal income tax returns and other tax-related documents for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn International Cybercriminal Extradited from Thailand to the United States By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 May 2013 13:35:41 EDT Algerian national Hamza Bendelladj, aka “Bx1,” has been extradited from Thailand to the United States to face charges in Atlanta for allegedly playing a critical role in developing, marketing, distributing and controlling “SpyEye,” a pernicious computer virus designed to steal unsuspecting victims’ financial and personally identifying information. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Former Consultant for Willbros International Sentenced in Connection with Foreign Bribery Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 May 2013 17:56:22 EDT A former consultant for Willbros International Inc. (Willbros International), a subsidiary of Houston-based Willbros Group Inc. (Willbros), was sentenced today for his role in a conspiracy to pay more than $6 million in bribes to government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and officials from a Nigerian political party. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Attorney General Eric Holder to Participate in Quintet Meeting of Attorneys General By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 May 2013 17:56:55 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder is traveling to Auckland, New Zealand, for the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Quintet of Attorneys General of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Adventist Health Pays United States and State of California $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 May 2013 18:07:21 EDT Adventist Health System/West, dba Adventist Health, and its affiliated hospital White Memorial Medical Center have agreed to pay the United States and the state of California $14.1 million to settle claims that they violated the False Claims Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the University of Auckland By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 May 2013 09:57:05 EDT "As we look toward the future of this work, I’m confident that we’ll be able to continue building on the record of achievement that’s been established – so long as we remain committed to working together," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
rn Two U.S. Broker-dealer Employees and Venezuelan Government Official Charged for Massive International Bribery Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 May 2013 16:29:56 EDT Two employees of a U.S. broker-dealer and a senior official in Venezuela’s state economic development bank have been charged in New York’s federal court for their alleged roles in a massive international bribery scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Internet Installer Sentenced for Hijacking Customer’s Internet to Perpetrate Identity Theft Tax Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 May 2013 17:22:20 EDT Corey Thompson was sentenced today to serve 30 months in prison for his involvement in a sophisticated stolen identity refund fraud conspiracy. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno Announces Departure from Department of Justice By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 May 2013 09:20:43 EDT Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, announced today that she will be leaving the Department of Justice on June 7, 2013. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Northern California Real Estate Investor Indicted on Additional Charge By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 May 2013 17:12:13 EDT A federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in Sacramento today returned a superseding indictment charging Andrew B. Katakis, of Danville, Calif., with obstruction of justice related to a federal investigation into conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions held in San Joaquin County, Calif. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jenny A. Durkan Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 May 2013 09:44:39 EDT "The Department’s approach to 21st Century cyber threats is rooted in three interests: 1) deterring, disrupting, and dismantling the threat; 2) holding bad actors accountable; and 3) protecting our national security, economic interests, and individual privacy," said U.S. Attorney Durkan. Full Article Speech
rn Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Missouri Tax Return Preparers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 10:18:57 EDT The United States has asked a federal court in St. Louis, Mo., to permanently bar Joseph Burns, d/b/a Electronic Tax Service, Joseph Thomas and International Tax Service Inc. (Thomas’s business), from preparing federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Former Middle School Employee Sentenced in Texas to 30 Years in Prison for Producing and Distributing Child Pornography By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 15:17:43 EDT A Texas man was sentenced today to serve 30 years in prison for producing and distributing material relating to the sexual exploitation of children. Full Article OPA Press Releases
rn Deputy Chief of Staff for the Criminal Division Daniel Suleiman Delivers Remarks to the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 37th Annual International Business Law Institute By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 12:31:53 EDT It is Justice Department policy that no FCPA prosecution can be brought without authorization from the Criminal Division, which distinguishes FCPA prosecutions from most other kinds of federal criminal cases. Full Article Speech
rn Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Roy L. Austin Jr. Speaks at the Press Conference on the Agreements with the University of Montana By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 13:25:58 EDT "We have covered extraordinary ground in the last year—not only concluding a comprehensive investigation of the University’s response to sexual assault, but also reaching two agreements to remedy the problems we found— this would not have been possible without the cooperation and dedication that the University demonstrated throughout," said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Austin. Full Article Speech