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Federal agencies stress compliance with Servicemember Civil Relief Act
The Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have jointly issued a letter to financial services providers, emphasizing their obligation to uphold interest rate protections for servicemembers, recent veterans, and...
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McKinsey & Company Africa settles U.S. bribery probe with $122 million penalty
McKinsey & Company Africa has agreed to pay over $122 million to settle a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials between 2012 and 2016.
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Las Vegas CEO sentenced over multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme
A Nevada man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.
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Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Memphis Police
The U.S. Department of Justice has found significant civil rights violations by the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, according to remarks delivered by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.
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Justice Department reveals civil rights violations in Memphis
The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, uncovering civil rights violations.
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Former Ohio deputy indicted on civil rights violation charges
A former deputy from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Ohio has been charged with civil rights violations, according to a recently unsealed indictment.
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Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with senior living provider
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Watercrest Community Management LLC concerning allegations of immigration-related discrimination at its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.
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Podiatrist sentenced alongside recruiter for fraudulent billing scheme targeting TRICARE
A podiatrist and a patient recruiter have been sentenced for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that billed TRICARE, the health care program for U.S. service members and their families, $8.5 million for unnecessary compounded creams.
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New York man pleads guilty in Dominican Republic-based 'grandparent scam
A New York resident has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme known as the "grandparent scam," which was operated from call centers in the Dominican Republic.
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Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
A man from White Plains, Maryland, has admitted to preparing and filing false tax returns for a client.
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Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Memphis Police Department
Following an extensive investigation, the Justice Department has revealed that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the City of Memphis engage in practices that violate constitutional and federal laws.
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Justice Department announces new measures to reduce suicide risk in federal custody
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a series of over 50 measures aimed at reducing the risk of suicide among adults in federal custody.
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California man charged with exporting arms to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, a 41-year-old resident of Ontario, California, was arrested on charges of exporting firearms, ammunition, and military items to North Korea.
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Justice Department sues Kentucky landlord for alleged sexual harassment
The Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against Joseph E. Johnson, also known as Joe Johnson, who owns and operates rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Justice Department marks 30 years since police reform statute enactment
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at a program commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Justice Department’s Police Reform Statute.
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Justice Department ends agreement with Yonkers after successful police reform
The Justice Department has announced the successful conclusion of its agreement with the City of Yonkers, New York, and the Yonkers Police Department (YPD).
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Peruvian national faces charges for alleged role in US call center fraud scheme
A Peruvian national has been extradited to the United States and arraigned in a Miami federal court on charges related to a fraudulent call center scheme.
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Assistant Attorney General Clarke discusses police reform progress at anniversary event
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke recently delivered remarks at an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Justice Department’s Police Reform Statute.
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Gen Digital settles $55M false claims act lawsuit over GSA contract violations
Gen Digital Inc., previously known as Symantec Corp., has paid $55.1 million to resolve a False Claims Act judgment, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle over alleged overcharges to the General Services Administration (GSA).
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Russian national charged with illegal aircraft export attempt via Armenia
Sergey Nechaev, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen, was arrested in the Southern District of Georgia for allegedly attempting to illegally export two small aircraft to Russia.
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