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Rochester Felon Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge

N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jerry Wesson, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy And Gun Charge

N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Janard D. Warnick, 30, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.


Former Advanced Practice Nurse Admits Role in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

A former Pennsville, New Jersey, advanced practice nurse today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.


Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly One Million Dollars from Anderson Community School Corporation

Carla Burke, 63, of Anderson, Indiana was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and falsifying tax documents.


Cairnbrook Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Methamphetamine and Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

A former resident of Cairnbrook, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.


WFBMC Agrees to Pay U.S. $754,585 Following Documentation Issues Relating to Therapy Services at Wilkesboro Skilled Nursing Facility

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC) has agreed to pay the government $754,585 to resolve an overpayment resulting from improper documentation at the Wilkes Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit (“Wilkes SNU”), announced U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston.


Authorities Make Huge Methamphetamine Seizure at Border; Tijuana Man Arrested and Charged

A Tijuana man appeared in federal court late yesterday to face federal drug trafficking offenses following the seizure of more than 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine and 53 pounds of fentanyl discovered in the Chevy van he was driving as he attempted to cross into the United States through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry Cargo Facility.It is believed to be one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in San Diego County.


Coraopolis Man Indicted in Western Pennsylvania and in the District of Columbia on Drug Charges

A resident of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Jacob Blair, 25, is also charged in a parallel indictment in the District of Columbia with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and metonitazen and money laundering.


United States & Tennessee Settle False Claims Act Allegations Against Three Medical Providers

Three Tennessee medical providers have agreed to settle allegations of False Claims Acts violations relating to the submission of claims seeking reimbursement for autonomic nervous system testing, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.


Executive Director of Dubois County Nonprofit Charged with Embezzling Over $156,000

Ellen L. Corn, 47, of Petersburg, Indiana has been indicted by a federal grand jury on fifteen counts of wire fraud, after allegedly embezzling over $156,000 from a Dubois County nonprofit organization that facilitates a youth mentoring program.


Philadelphia Man Found Guilty by Jury on Murder-For-Hire Charges; Attempted Homicide in Southwest Philadelphia Thwarted

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Darnell Jackson, a/k/a “Major Change,” 51, of Philadelphia, PA was convicted at trial of federal charges of murder-for-hire and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


South Carolina Man Who Trafficked Guns Into Connecticut Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison

Marquis Jerome Pollard, 42, of Yemassee, South Carolina, was sentenced by the United States District Court in Connecticut to 96 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm offenses related to an illegal gun trafficking operation.


Local woman indicted in romance scam

A 38-year-old resident of Richmond has been charged for operating as a “money mule” as part of her involvement in a nationwide romance fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Roundup man admits coercing minor girl to produce sexually explicit images

A Roundup man today admitted allegations that he coerced a minor girl into producing sexually explicit images of herself after providing the girl with a laptop, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Federal Jury Finds Precision Lens and Owner Paul Ehlen Liable for Paying Kickbacks in Violation of the False Claims Act

A federal civil jury has returned a verdict in favor of the United States for more than $43 million for violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute. During the six-week jury trial before U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright, the United States proved that the Defendants the Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc., which does business as Precision Lens, and its owner Paul Ehlen paid kickbacks to ophthalmic surgeons to induce their use of Defendants’ products in cataract surgeries reimbursed by Medicare.


USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2023 EQIP Applications through March 24 for two Arkansas Water Quality Projects

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2023 EQIP Applications through March 24 for two Arkansas Water Quality Projects


EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky

EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky


Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 4

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 4


Chair Rodgers: “We are Leading Today for American Energy to Build a Prosperous Future”

Chair Rodgers: “We are Leading Today for American Energy to Build a Prosperous Future”