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Thank you, Regan, for your kind introduction, and huge thanks to the Special Litigation Team for your tireless work — the result of which has been to make this an anniversary that is truly worth celebrating. Your efforts and expertise have led to safer communities, improved services for people with behavioral health disabilities, greater trust…
Continue readingOVW honors the resiliency and leadership of American Indian and Alaskan Native victims and survivors by recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of Tribal leaders, advocates, and survivors to prevent and end gender-based violence in their own communities. We also take the opportunity during Native American Heritage Month to affirm our ongoing commitment to honor Tribal…
Continue readingA South Carolina man currently residing in Brazil pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco to conspiracy to submit a false claim. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
Continue readingA dual Russian-Swedish national was sentenced today to 12 years and six months in prison for his operation of the longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
Continue readingA federal grand jury in Minneapolis returned an 18-count indictment yesterday against 11 alleged members of the Lows — a violent Minneapolis street gang — for crimes including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, gun trafficking, and drug trafficking. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
Continue readingA federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia has entered an order requiring the Commonwealth of Virginia to cease a program to remove voters from Virginia’s voting rolls between now and the Nov. 5 general election. The court further ordered the Commonwealth to issue guidance to all Virginia general registrars to immediately restore voters…
Continue readingCole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, 24, of Stow, Ohio, was sentenced to 168 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members, based on his efforts to assist the Islamic State of…
Continue readingAfter five days of trial, a federal jury convicted Richard Bhoolai, 65, of Cincinnati, for failing to pay taxes he withheld from employees’ wages at three restaurants he owned and operated. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
Continue readingA federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana, returned an indictment today charging a former Louisiana Assistant District Attorney with conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, using his cell phone in furtherance of bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
Continue readingA federal jury convicted four pharmacy owners yesterday for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More
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