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The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies across seven federal judicial districts and geographical locations in the United States, concluded a six-week national operation that resulted in locating 200 critically missing children. The operation, titled "Operation We Will Find You 2" (OWWFY2), ran from May 20 to June 24 and targeted areas with high concentrations of missing children.
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Three former executives of Outcome Health, a Chicago-based health technology start-up, have been sentenced for their involvement in a fraud scheme that deceived the company’s clients, lenders, and investors, resulting in approximately $1 billion in fraudulently obtained funds.
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A California woman pleaded guilty today to devising a multi-year scheme to defraud the U.S. government by submitting fake invoices for supplies that were never purchased and converting the stolen funds for her personal use.
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The Justice Department announced today that the Town of Franklinton, Louisiana, has agreed to pay $230,000 in damages and civil penalties to settle allegations that it violated the Fair Housing Act by blocking a proposed affordable housing development for low-income tenants in a predominantly white part of Franklinton.
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Guardian Health Care Inc., Gem City Home Care LLC, and Care Connection of Cincinnati LLC, home health agencies operating in Texas, Ohio, and Indiana, along with their owner Evolution Health LLC (collectively referred to as the Companies), have agreed to pay $4,496,330 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly providing illegal kickbacks to assisted living facilities and physicians in exchange for Medicare referrals.
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A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland has indicted a Pennsylvania man for allegedly defrauding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) of approximately $16 million in federal grant funds.
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As Pride Month continues, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) reaffirms its commitment to protecting and upholding the safety, dignity, and well-being of the LGBTQI2S+ community. This dedication extends beyond June, ensuring support throughout the year.
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The Justice Department supported campus public safety and law enforcement leaders during the annual International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Conference (IACLEA) from June 24 through June 27, in New Orleans. The conference brought together police chiefs, public safety directors, and security personnel at higher education institutions responsible for protecting millions of students worldwide to explore the latest trends and best practices, as well as the challenges facing institutions and communities.
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The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States.
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A former District of Columbia Department of Corrections Officer, Marcus Bias, 28, was sentenced today to 42 months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised release for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law for assaulting a handcuffed inmate. Bias previously pleaded guilty in March.
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Boyd Farm LLC and its owner, Frazier T. Boyd III, were sentenced yesterday for criminally filling wetlands in Goochland and Louisa Counties, Virginia. Boyd Farm was fined $300,000 and will serve a year of probation for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act. Boyd was sentenced to 30 days of home confinement and a year of probation.
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The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court's order in Moyle v. United States on June 27, 2024.
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OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.
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The Justice Department announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, resulting in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 medical professionals across 32 federal districts in the United States. The alleged schemes involved approximately $2.75 billion in intended losses and $1.6 billion in actual losses.
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Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at the meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) on June 27, 2024. In his speech, Mizer expressed gratitude to Amy for her leadership of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) over the past three years and acknowledged Liz Ryan and her team in OJJDP for their continued efforts in building safer communities and expanding opportunities for youth.
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A former Department of Defense civilian employee was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for assaulting a U.S. military member in July 2020.
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Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter delivered a keynote address at the Open Markets Institute's event titled “Fixing the Information Crisis Before It's Too Late (for Democracy)” on June 27, 2024. He expressed gratitude to Kai and The Guardian US for organizing the event and emphasized the importance of free information flow in democracy.
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A Virginia woman was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for not paying employment taxes to the IRS.
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Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon delivered remarks at the recent meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, expressing gratitude for the council's work over the past two years. "I also want to take this opportunity to thank the council for all the work you’ve been doing over the last two years," Solomon stated.
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OptumRx Inc., a prescription drug benefit provider, has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations that it improperly filled certain opioid prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.