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Former Louisiana Assistant District Attorney Indicted on Multiple Charges Including Bribery and Money Laundering

Sep 204 min read

Former Louisiana Assistant District Attorney Indicted on Multiple Charges Including Bribery and Money Laundering

Court documents reveal that Haynes, 66, solicited bribes while managing the Pretrial Intervention program, directing offenders to pay for cl

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Stephen Wick

Sep 194 min read

Investigations

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Through these fraudulent activities, Suel’s businesses received a total of $1,773,245 from COVID-related relief programs, including Paycheck

Canadian Citizen Convicted to Destroying a U.S Energy Facility

Stephen Wick

Sep 163 min read

Investigations

Canadian Citizen Convicted to Destroying a U.S Energy Facility

Smith acknowledged causing damage to a transformer and pump station associated with the Keystone Pipeline near Carpenter, South Dakota, with

ProPublica Report: NYPD Under Fire for Dismissing Hundreds of Misconduct Complaints Without Review

Stephen Wick

Sep 162 min read

Investigations

ProPublica Report: NYPD Under Fire for Dismissing Hundreds of Misconduct Complaints Without Review

The practice of discarding cases without review began three years ago in response to growing caseloads but has reportedly intensified under

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

Stephen Wick

Sep 163 min read

Criminal Justice

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

On September 12, 2024, Judge Mays sentenced Payne to five years in prison, with all but ninety days suspended. In addition to jail time, Pay

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

Stephen Wick

Sep 154 min read

Public Health

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

To prevent future occurrences, Walgreens has made improvements to its electronic pharmacy management system and has self-reported certain ac

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Stephen Wick

Sep 142 min read

Social Media

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Federal prosecutors contend that Google has misused its power in the online advertising industry, serving as a crucial link between advertis

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

Stephen Wick

Sep 104 min read

Criminal Justice

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

By researching their victims’ personal details, including their residences, schools, workplaces, and social circles, the Ogoshi brothers wer

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

Stephen Wick

Sep 94 min read

Investigations

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

His expenditures included purchasing approximately 25 residential properties, two luxury vehicles, funding a personal investment account, an

Judge Delays Trump’s Criminal Sentencing in New York Until After November Election

Stephen Wick

Sep 92 min read

Criminal Justice

Judge Delays Trump’s Criminal Sentencing in New York Until After November Election

During the lengthy trial, prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office presented evidence alleging that Donald Trump conspired

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

Stephen Wick

Sep 62 min read

Public Health

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

In a bid to control prescription drug costs, several states are compelling pharmaceutical companies to continue offering discounted medicati

Gift Gone Wrong: Family Car Seat Turns Out to Be Counterfeit After Baby's NICU Stay

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Investigations

Gift Gone Wrong: Family Car Seat Turns Out to Be Counterfeit After Baby's NICU Stay

Davis received a car seat as a gift from a family member, bought online, just before her daughter's birth in June. After spending two weeks

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Gun Dealers for Illegal Sales: The Grievance Blames Firearms Dealers of Illegally Selling Dozens of Weapons to Straw Purchaser

Stephen Wick

Sep 45 min read

Investigations

Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Gun Dealers for Illegal Sales: The Grievance Blames Firearms Dealers of Illegally Selling Dozens of Weapons to Straw Purchaser

According to the lawsuit, Engage, United, and Atlantic failed to prevent illegal purchasing despite being aware of common indicators such as

USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production

Stephen Wick

Sep 33 min read

Public Health

USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production

The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has long affected wild birds and domestic poultry in the U.S. However, the current outbreak amon

Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Stephen Wick

Sep 24 min read

Investigations

Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Court documents reveal that between 2015 and 2022, including the period following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, Sola colluded

Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor

Stephen Wick

Sep 25 min read

Investigations

Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor

Mitchell made his way to Douglas, Arizona, where he kidnapped a 15-year-old girl from her middle school, bound her, and took her to his apar

Former Prince George’s Council Member Jamel Franklin Admits to Theft and Perjury Charges for Misusing $124,000 in Campaign Funds

Stephen Wick

Aug 292 min read

Investigations

Former Prince George’s Council Member Jamel Franklin Admits to Theft and Perjury Charges for Misusing $124,000 in Campaign Funds

Further investigation revealed that Thillainathan had misrepresented the nature of the services provided, billing Medicaid for extensive psy

Mississippi Seafood Distributor and Managers Admit Guilt in Conspiracy and Misbranding Case

Stephen Wick

Aug 284 min read

Criminal Justice

Mississippi Seafood Distributor and Managers Admit Guilt in Conspiracy and Misbranding Case

QPS acknowledged its involvement in this fish substitution scheme dating back to 2002 and persisting until November 2019. The indictment cla

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

Stephen Wick

Aug 285 min read

Criminal Justice

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

In his guilty plea, Kosolcharoen acknowledged that he and his associates falsely claimed ReGen was effective for treating numerous ailments,

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